"I have nothing" sang Aiden Quinn Sunday. It was his choice of an encore song moments after winning the 2024 Taste of Talent competition in Franklin. It was the song he led off the competition where he wowed the crowd immediately with his ability to belt and put emotion into a song.
He had "something."
And now the Sligo native has a little pocket change and goes down in the history of Franklin along side the other past champions of its premier summer vocal competition.
Last year's champion, Lexie Gilson, who was on hand to perform as well Sunday showed that it is the strength of voice that makes a difference, no matter where you're from (she lives out near State College) that rises you to the top.
Quinn was infectictious on Sunday trying to get the crowd up and dancing as he sang Frankie Valli's "Can't take my eyes off of you," and though the shy crowd of 600 didn't indulge him, he did garner a partial standing ovation from a dedicated front row crowd.
He had "something."
And now the Sligo native has a little pocket change and goes down in the history of Franklin along side the other past champions of its premier summer vocal competition.
Last year's champion, Lexie Gilson, who was on hand to perform as well Sunday showed that it is the strength of voice that makes a difference, no matter where you're from (she lives out near State College) that rises you to the top.
Quinn was infectictious on Sunday trying to get the crowd up and dancing as he sang Frankie Valli's "Can't take my eyes off of you," and though the shy crowd of 600 didn't indulge him, he did garner a partial standing ovation from a dedicated front row crowd.
Sunday's finale had Madison Wakefield, Tim Craver and Aoife Salusky joining Quinn to give a pretty impressive line up of strong performances across many genres. The crowd truly got their money's worth in entertainment value.
Especially with the four song performance from last year's winner who again delivered a vocal performance not many small towns ever get a chance to witness.
Especially with the four song performance from last year's winner who again delivered a vocal performance not many small towns ever get a chance to witness.
This put a cap on the most recent season, but the competition remained a strong example that talent can be found even in the most remote reaches and that we should always be on the lookout of it. Then help to nurture it.
Below are more photographs from Sunday's performances.
Below are more photographs from Sunday's performances.
To see more photos from Eight & 322 covering this year's Taste of Talent please visit sayerrich.zenfolio.com/p703039581
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