Latest National News Updates
KWC 2018 WORLD CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED!
Helsinki Finland December 21st 2018
For the third year in a row the United States has made history earning medals in every division for the Karaoke World Championships 2018 World Finals. Going up against over 20 countries in front of 8 international judges Team USA brought it all to the world stage this year. With the change to just one world winner the competition was harder than ever before and our US National Male Champion Mikko Blaze Bordeaux showed he was up to the task bringing home the Gold Medal in the solo division for the 2nd year in a row.
Our outgoing 2017 World Female Champion Chyee Howell, came back to compete in the first ever Battle of Champions division earning the bronze against some of the best KWC alumni champions spanning the previous years.
Our US National Duet team Mel Arizpe & Laura Carrizales showed the world that the US has serious talent and impressed the judges enough to earn a Bronze medal in duets making this the 3rd year in a row that the US has earned a medal in this division of the competition.
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Team USA 2018
Laura Carrizales, Mikko Blaze Bordeaux, Mel Arizpe
Joshua Baron, Shelby Easley, Chyee Howell
US NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED!
Las Vegas NV August 22nd 2018
In three days filled with 93 of the nations best solo signers and 11 talented duos, our national US champions have been selected. With phenomenal talent coming from 15 states around the country our judges had their work cut out for them in order to find the best male, female, and duet team to represent the United States at the KWC World Finals in Helsinki Finland this year.
Congratulations to our top singers in the nation:
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Male: Female:
1st) Mikko Bonilla-Sunsin 1st) Shelby Easley
2nd) Michael White 2nd) Beth Brennan 3rd) Robert Owens 3rd) Chassidy Robinson 4th) Christopher Craig 4th) Coreen Beckman 5th) Parnell Lester 5th) Zandra La Traille
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Top 5 Duet Teams in the nation:
1st) Mel Arizpe & Laura Carrizale
2nd) Coreen Beckman & Scott Polovitch-Davis
3rd) Jessica Ford & grant Cullum
4th) Christian & Jennifer Neave
5th) Patricia Cato-Young & Robert Olivas
US NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED!
Las Vegas NV August 22nd 2018
In three days filled with 93 of the nations best solo signers and 11 talented duos, our national US champions have been selected. With phenomenal talent coming from 15 states around the country our judges had their work cut out for them in order to find the best male, female, and duet team to represent the United States at the KWC World Finals in Helsinki Finland this year.
Congratulations to our top singers in the nation:
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Male: Female:
1st) Mikko Bonilla-Sunsin 1st) Shelby Easley
2nd) Michael White 2nd) Beth Brennan 3rd) Robert Owens 3rd) Chassidy Robinson 4th) Christopher Craig 4th) Coreen Beckman 5th) Parnell Lester 5th) Zandra La Traille
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Top 5 Duet Teams in the nation:
1st) Mel Arizpe & Laura Carrizale
2nd) Coreen Beckman & Scott Polovitch-Davis
3rd) Jessica Ford & grant Cullum
4th) Christian & Jennifer Neave
5th) Patricia Cato-Young & Robert Olivas
KWCUSA FINALS FRENZY ROUND THREE VIDEO SUBMISSION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
USA 2018
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With more states and talent in the KWCUSA for the 2018 contest season the competition holding their state finals the last chance for many singers was the Round 3 Video Self Submissions final rounds. placing 8 more contestants into the US Finals at the Grandview Lounge in the South Point Hotel and Casino Las Vegas! Video submission contensants must enter 2 video links of themselves singing for judges review and place above the minimum points required to move on.
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Congratulations to our final selected members via video for the KWCUSA National Finalists list:
*listed in alphabetical order by first name not by placement
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MALES
Chris Hoffman- WA
Robert Olivas- TX
Scott Polovitch-Davis- WA
Thomas Beck- TX
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FEMALES
Giana Bova- OH
Hillary King- WA
Kaleena Narwani- IL
Amber Feind- MN
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We look forward to seeing what these talented singers bring to the Grandveiw Lounge stage in Las Vegas!
KWCUSA TEXAS STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Plano TX July 29th 2018
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With talent so big it took two days to work their way through, the newest members of Team TX have been decided!
Congratulations to the newest round of US National Finalists making their way to sing in Las Vegas August 20-22 2018 at the Granview Lounge in the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa! After months of searching the state the best voices were all brought together in a 2 day event with a Semi-Finals at Fat Daddy's Fort Worth on July 28th, and the state finals event held at Vinyl on July 29th deciding the top 8 singers to move on to represent the Lone Star State this year. Presenting Your Team TX for 2018!
Male:
1) David Harrison
2) Duncan Wallace
3) Mitch Trew
Wild Card) Marcos Hernandez
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Female:
1) Mel Arizpe
2) Madison Mulnix
3) Mykah Johnson
Wild Card) Chelsea Coleson
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KWCUSA NEVADA STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Las Vegas NV July 29th 2018
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Coming back into 2018 with more venues and more talent than ever before the KWCUSA Host state of Nevada has officially picked their winners. After many rounds of qualifiers over many weeks the top singers from around the area were brought together in a 2 day finals event to decide who are the best singers to represent the state at the KWCUSA National Finals at the Grandview Lounge in the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Aug 20th-22nd 2018!
Of the top 20 pictured the judges had the difficult task of narrowing it down to just the top 10 singer to move on to nationals.
Congratulations to the top 10 singers representing Nevada this year!
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Top 10 Finalists:
1) Chris Hillin
2) Mary Tanner
3) Amelia Rose
4) James Buehler
5) Darryl Harris
6) Yvonne Magee
7) Dave Alonzo
8) Paul Guyette
9) Gloria Guyette
10) Dana Anderson
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KWCUSA FLORIDA STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Sanford FL July 29th 2018
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As the exclusive venue for the KWCUSA in this year Florida Rhonda's A Neighborhood Bar & Grill took on the difficult task of finding the members of the 2018 talented Team FL. After many qualifying rounds searching for the very best singers they could gather, the newest members have been selected! Congratulation to Roy Smith and Natalia Padro who will be joining Michael White and Lois Schofield coming to nationals from the video submission rounds at Team FL! These singers will meet up to compete with singers from all over the US and try and bring back the championship title to there home state. Congratulations to the newest members of Team FL 2018.
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Male:
1) Roy Smith
2) Fred Nate
3) Roger Dukes
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Female:
1) Natalia Padro
2) Melody Smith
3) Natasha Edwards
KWCUSA CALIFORNIA STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Temecula CA July 23rd 2018
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In a one day pop up event at Lienzo Charro in Temecula CA,Team CA has been chosen!
Joining Chris Skinner and Alina Zayas coming to nationals from the video submission rounds, these talented singers will be headed to compete with singers from all over the US. Congratulations to the newest members of Team CA 2018 and welcome back to those of you returning to the competition this year.
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Male:
1) Christopher Craig
2) Emanual Robinson
3) David Clements
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Female:
1) Renee Turcotte
2) Cheri Gilbert
3) Leayly Chinchilla
Judges Choice:
1) Kurt Beckman
2) Ismael Galarza
KWCUSA MINNESOTA STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Minneapolis MN July 15th 2018
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Team Minnesota has been selected for 2018!
Joining our KWC world silver medal duet singers Mikko Blaze Bordeax and Beth Brennan as they each try for a solo win, and video submission round 1 winner AJ Schara, these talented singers will be headed to try on the national stage a month from now.
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Male:
1) Roland Hawkins
2) Seth Gabriel-Mayotte
3) Jake de Silveria
Female:
1) La Traille Z
2) Allison Chapeau
3) Keyani Kae
KWCUSA ARKANSA STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Hot Springs AR July 14th & 15th 2018
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Hot Springs was the place to be over July 14th and 15th for the 2 day Arkansas State Finals Event at The Blitzed Pig. Arkansas has always had a strong team to compete in the US National Finals and this year is no different as they join Parnell Lester who is returning to compete again in 2018 after placing as a 2017 top 5 National Finalist. Congratulations! We are excited to see what all of the members on Team Arkansas bring to the national stage this year!
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1st Place Female: Chassidy C. Robinson
2nd Place Female: Jennifer Neave
3rd Place Female: Fawn Fairchild
4th Place Female: Raquell Bourgeois (Kella)
1st Place Male: Grant Cullum
2nd Place Male: Moises Blond
3rd Place Male: Christian Neave
4th Place Male: Cord Vaughn
KWCUSA OHIO STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Columbus OH July 12th 2018
Announcing the new 2018 Team Ohio! These singers had to battle it out against the best talent in the stateJuly 12th at Tequila Cowboys to earn their place in the US National Finals August 20-22nd at the Grandview Lounge in the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa!
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Male: 1) Adam Laus 2) Bob Owen 3) Aaron Young 4) Edwin Brunson WC) Rick Kreiger
Female 1) Lindsey Warner 2) Stephanie Furguson 3) Bridget Gunter 4) Alina Smith WC) Sydni Elise
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KWCUSA VIRGINIA STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Virginia Beach VA July 11th 2018
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This year Virginia State Karaoke World Championships came back to Wanna B's Karaoke Club in Virginia Beach. Holding qualifying rounds and the a venue final contestants battled it out to earn one of the top 3 spots in both male and female divisions. After making the semi-finals in 2017 these talented singers will be making up Team VA and competing in the National Finals trying to bring back the gold to VA!
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1st Place Female: Samantha Pyne
2nd Place Female: Tori Matthews
3rd Place Female: Michelle Thompson
1st Place Male: CK Keice
2nd Place Male: Brandon BLT Terry
3rd Place Male: Steven Oravec
KWCUSA WASHINGTON STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Seattle WA June 30th & July 1st 2018
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Washington State has a big act to follow after the Team WA champions for 2017 swept the US Nationals; and took the bronze in the world in Male- (Andy Navarrete), and Gold in Female- (Chyee Howell) divisions. This year the Washington State Karaoke World Championships Finals were held at Eden Seattle in a two day event with talent beyond compare. Just as in other states these contestants had placed over many weeks of competition to first win their venue qualifier and finals to be able to move on to the the US Nationals event. The top male and female singers earned a trip to Las Vegas to move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation to try and earn their spot on TEAM USA!
Congratulations top male and female: Ramsey Hopkins & Coreen Beckman
2nd place male and female: Brandi Huang & Terrance Williams
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KWCUSA MAIN SEASON ROUND VIDEO SUBMISSION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
USA 2018
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With more states and talent in the KWCUSA for the 2018 contest season the competition is going strong with the Main Season Round 2 Video Self Submissions placing 5 more contesants into the US Finals at the Grandview Lounge in the South Point Hotel and Casino Las Vegas! Video submission contensants must enter 2 video links of themselves singing for judges review and place above the minimum points required to move on.
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Congratulations to our newest members of the KWCUSA National Finalists list:
*listed in alphabetical order by first name not by placement
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MALES
Luis Eduardo Sanchez-Orozco- WA
Chris Skinner- CA
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FEMALES
Alina Zayas- CA
Julie Dee- TN
Lois Schofield- FL
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The next round of the video submission rounds is open from May 1st to June 30th 2018 for your chance to join these talented singers on thh Grandveiw Lounge stage in Las Vegas!
SALEM IDOL WINNER PLACES INTO THE KWCUSA NATIONAL FINALS
Salem OR- June 24th 2018
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The next batch of KWCUSA National Finalist comes to us from the State of Oregon via the long standing Salem Idol contest. Congratulations Kris Morel for taking 1st place and moving on to represent Oregon, as well as Lisa Johnson (2nd), Tasha Clark (3rd), Johnny Rincon (4th), Ashlynn Hamby (5th), and Amy Schultz (6th) joining her on TEAM OR competing at the US National Finals in the Grandview Lounge in the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa August 20-22nd 2018!
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PRELIMINARY KWC 2018 WORLD ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN THE COMPETITION!
Helsinki Finland May 12th 2018
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The Karaoke World Championships Organization announces new updated rules and guidelines for the 2018 competition season. The newly implemented guidelines are as follows:
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1.) Changes in scoring: Scores will be released after each round. That way every singer will know their ranking after rounds 1, 2 and 3 and will be able to react to improve on their next performance. There will also be a change to the multiplying effect on round 2 & 3 scores putting more weight on Round 2 and Round 3.
The final round (Top 10) will be without points from previous rounds. Points from the public vote will also be added on to Round 2 scores.
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2.) Amateur status: Every singer is eligible to participate if they are not making a living with singing or have a record deal at this very moment. Singers with record releases from years ago (also including recent indie releases on Spotify etc.) are welcome.
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3.) Champions Round: There is a brand new category in the KWC competition- KWC Champions is a special competition for all of our past country champions. Anyone who has ever represented their country in KWC finals is eligible, past winners are included. In 2018 every partner country is allowed to send one singer to KWC Champions, and there will be 3 Champions rounds in KWC 2018.
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4.) A single World Champion!: Starting this year, only one World Champion will be crowned meaning there will no longer be a separate champion for males and females!
Our goal is to discover and promote the best amateur singer in the world regardless of gender.
Every partner country is still allowed to send two singers, but they can be of any gender and they will all compete against each other for the championship.
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There will be three categories in the KWC 2018 World Finals: KWC Solo, KWC Duets and KWC Champions.
HAWAIIAN IDOL WINNER PLACES INTO THE KWCUSA NATIONAL FINALS
Kailua Kona- Hawaii May 13th 2018
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The newest KWCUSA National Finalist comes to us from the beautiful Island State of Hawaii via the Hawaiian Idol contest. Congratulations Royce DeSilva for taking 1st place and moving on to represent Hawaii in competing at the US National Finals in the Grandview Lounge in the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa August 20-22nd 2018!
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KWCUSA EARLY BIRD ROUND VIDEO SUBMISSION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
USA 2018
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With more states and talent in the KWCUSA for the 2018 contest season the competition is stgarting off strong with the first round of Early Bird Video Self Submissions placing 6 more contesants into the US FInals at the Grandview Lounge in the South Point Hotel and Casino Las Vegas! Video submission contensants must enter 2 video links of themselves singing for judges review and place above the minimum points required to move on.
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Congratulations to our newest members of the KWCUSA National Finalists list:
*listed in alphabetical order by first name not by placement
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MALES
AJ Schara- MN
Mike White- FL
Ryan Blackwell- WA
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FEMALES
Coreen Beckman- WA
Holly Wood- PA
Kim Lange- NV
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The next round of the video submission rounds is open from May 1st to June 30th 2018 for your chance to join these talented singers on thh Grandveiw Lounge stage in Las Vegas!
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KWCUSA LAUNCHES NEW SOCIAL FORUM
USA 2018
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In an effort to always keep our KWCUSA Family connected we have launched a new social media forum where you can now connect with singers all over the US!
OREGON JOINS KWCUSA VIA SALEM IDOL
Salem OR April 16th 2018
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Oregon State comes back for the 2018 contest season through the Salem Idol competition held through Karaoke Fun Clubs. The winning contestants from the Salem Idol will be placed into the KWCUSA National Finals to compete in the 2018 contest at the Grandview Lounge in the South Point Hotel & Casino Las Vegas NV.
KEEP ON SINGING! KWCUSA-SEASON 2 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Seattle WA March 29th 2018
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What an insane amount of talent graced the stage for the grand finale at the Columbia City Theater last night for season 2 of Keep on Singing! Starting out with 50+ contestants with only 25 of them making it onto a team and into the main portion of the competition. These daring individuals took on a challenge like no other learning a new song including lyrics in just a few short days. Every single one of this seasons participants delivered some memorable moments along the way. The singers and coaches put in their all and this was quite evident in the difference as they took the stage on week 8 vs. week 1.
Congratulations to our winners! The competitors were fierce but these 10 stuck it out through 8 grueling weeks and earned your place in the next level of the KWCUSA competitions
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1st Place Male: Edward E-rich Ri'chard 1st Place Female: Nikki Suyama
2nd Place Male: Ramsey Hopkins 2nd Place Female: Coreen Kindred Beckman
3rd Place Male: Charles Anthony Brown 3rd Place Female: Leah Evans
4th Place Male: Chuck Garris 4th Place Female: Veronica Y. Mun
5th Place Male: Ryan Hazy 5th Place Female: Corinne Stone
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We also have to thank our incredible and dynamic coaching panel this year:
Joshua Baron, Konomi Rivers, Bill Clark, Andy G. Navarrete,
Josephine Howell & Chyeé Howell
A huge thank you must also go out to our amazingly compassionate hostess this season 2018 National Finalist Shelby Easley.
That is a wrap for this season! Look for news and information on the upcoming KWCUSA open qualifiers around Washington State and the rest of the USA! on the national page or on our website kwcusa.com.
KWCUSA NATIONAL DIRECTOR PARTNERS WITH THE VOCAL STUDIO
Seattle WA March 22nd 2018
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Here is a great opportunity to grow as a performer while preparing for KWCUSA Qualifiers, Nationals and Worlds. Robert Lunte and Draven Grey have built years worth of Singing and Performance Training programs for the Vocal Athlete and they are teaching a Five Day Vocal Masterclass, with not only great curriculum, hands on learning/coaching and expertise but also RØDE Microphones is the Sponsor and you will receive an amazing RODE wireless microphone system at the class ($500 Value) and Studio Headphones.
The science that Robert Lunte has put in his training is amazing, and it speaks to beginners to experts, so it doesn't matter if you are not a professional. The training program that he developed is used across the world and at some acclaimed music schools!
We at KWCUSA always want you to grow as singers and performers! This is a great way to go about it!
NEW STATE DIRECTOR CHOSEN FOR MINNESOTA
Anoka MN March 6th 2018
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After taking the 2017 contest season off Neil Turner returns as the Minnesota State Director for 2018. Neil brings his previous experiences both within the karaoke community and beyond. The US Partners are very happy to be able to bring back Neil who is dedicated to continuing to provide the high level of talent his state has to offer.
KWCUSA VIDEO ROUNDS OPEN
USA February 28th 2018
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Round 1 of the KWCUSA Video submission self sponsorships is now open!
Live in an area that doesn't have a karaoke venue?
Don't want to wait for your local KWCUSA qualifier to happen? Well wait no more, you can try out now to compete from your own home through the self sponsorship video submissions! The Early Bird Round is open from March 1st to April 30th, with our first round of National winners announced on May 1st!
[Mai Season Round 2 runs from 5/1-6/30 and the Finals Frenzy Round runs 7/1-7/20]
Get your audition in early and grab your spot at the KWCUSA Nationals event August 20-22nd in the Grandview Lounge at South Point Casino Las Vegas before anyone else!
TEAM ARKANSAS IN THE NEWS
Hot Springs AR February 26th 2018
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Karaoke World Championships Usa Arkansas were on their local news today talking about how to participate and audition for the 2018 KWCUSA Season in Arkansas!
State Directors Christopher C. Donahue and Christopher Corey Baldwin have a big vision of the KWCUSA and are dedicated to find the best of the best to represent Arkansas as well as the USA!
KWCUSA NATIONAL DIRECTOR PARTNERS WITH THE VOCAL STUDIO
Seattle WA March 22nd 2018
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Here is a great opportunity to grow as a performer while preparing for KWCUSA Qualifiers, Nationals and Worlds. Robert Lunte and Draven Grey have built years worth of Singing and Performance Training programs for the Vocal Athlete and they are teaching a Five Day Vocal Masterclass, with not only great curriculum, hands on learning/coaching and expertise but also RØDE Microphones is the Sponsor and you will receive an amazing RODE wireless microphone system at the class ($500 Value) and Studio Headphones.
The science that Robert Lunte has put in his training is amazing, and it speaks to beginners to experts, so it doesn't matter if you are not a professional. The training program that he developed is used across the world and at some acclaimed music schools!
We at KWCUSA always want you to grow as singers and performers! This is a great way to go about it!
HAWAII ENTERS THE KWCUSA 2018
February 23rd 2018
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The Karaoke World Championships USA (KWCUSA) would like to say Aloha to our newest KWC State - Hawaii!
Ohana means family in Hawaii and we are very excited to have Hawaii becoming part of the KWCUSA Family for the 2018 Season!
Mahalo!
US NATIONALS LOCATION ANNOUNCED
Las Vegas NV February 21st 2018
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US Partners Josh & Catie Baron are pleased to announce the destination and dates have been decided fro the 2018 KWCUSA National Finals. The US Finals will be held in the Grandview Lounge at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV August 19th-22nd 2018. "We are excited to be able to bring the US Finals back to 'America's every city' Las Vegas Nevada. We feel it is an honor and a privilage to have the chance to host the KWCUSA on the amazing stage in the Grandview Lounge at the South Point Hotel and Casino this year."
US GOLD MEDALIST CHYEE HOWELL PERFORMS ON BEN & PICKLER
Nashville TN February 14th 2018
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2017 KWC World Champion Chyeé Howell talks about her road to becoming a WORLD Champion for the KWC - Karaoke World Championships and performs on Pickler & Ben!
She is so amazing and we are so proud of her as well as all KWC TEAM USA as we Medaled in all divisions!
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KEEP ON SINGING! SEASON 2 KICKS OFF
Seattle WA February 8th 2018
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Keep on Singing! KWCUSA, is a unique way for amateur singers of all experience levels to work on their craft and grow their performance skills. As part of the Karaoke World Championships USA the winners of this 8-week competition move on directly to the US National Finals. Contestants try out at a local venue qualifier (much like the main portion of the KWCUSA contest season) however they need only get 2 out of 4 judges to give them a YES to be invited to team pick night. (Which will be February 8th 2018 at the Columbia City Theater) Over the 8 weeks of the show, contestants get vocal training by their selected coach while learning a song to perform from a selected genre, all within the one week. No screens are provided so contestants must learn these songs by heart. Coaches will also work on stage performance and costuming with their teams in order to put together a full package performance for every singer. Contestants selected for a team this year also have the added benefit of the Derby Salon-Dean Lee Hair Chair, offering hair and styling assistance to any contestant who so chooses free of charge! Our coaches, Joshua Baron, Konomi Rivers, Bill Clark, and Josephine Howell, are each looking forward to the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing undiscovered talent in the area.
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WORLD FINALS DATES ANNOUNCED
Helsinki Finland January 26th 2018
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World dates have been announced! Get ready for Malaga Spain October 22nd to the 27th.
NEW REGIONAL DIRECTOR APPOINTED FOR MID-ATLANTIC STATES
January 22nd 2018
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Virginia comes back bringing along some neighbors along the way! We welcome to the KWCUSA this year the state of Virginia along with Neighboring West Virginia, Maryland, Delware and the DIstrict of Columbia
NEW STATE DIRECTOR CHOSEN FOR WASHINGTON STATE
Seattle WA January 19th 2018
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The KWCUSA is so very proud to announce our new Washington State Director for 2018, 2016 KWC World Duets Gold Medalist, Konomi Rivers!
Konomi will be a great leader for KWCUSA Washington State and will be returning as Coach for Keep On Singing KWCUSA in February 2018!
The KWCUSA National Team looks forward to working with her in a new capacity this year!
NEW STATE DIRECTORS CHOSEN FOR OHIO
Columbus OH January 10th 2018
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The Karaoke World Championships United States of America (KWCUSA) is proud to introduce Michael and Sissi Thompson as the new Ohio State Directors for the 2018 year! For the US World Partners this was a natural choice for this upcoming year as both Michael and Sissi have a lot of past involvement within the KWC, as well as sharing the vision of growing the Competition, creating more opportunities for singers, and finding the NEXT World Champion for the KWC - Karaoke World Championships!
Michael and Sissi both have strong backgrounds in music and theatre, are thespian geeks and adore Musical Theatre.
Michael Thompson majored in music at Belmont in Nashville, Tennessee, focusing on commercial vocal performance and traveled with Celebrity Cruise lines as an entertainer for 4 years. Michael and Sissi run an entertainment business in Columbus. he has been a Professional Ballroom Dancer/Instructor for 18 years. Michael has performed and competed at many national events and has won several vocal/karaoke competions including representing KWCUSA Ohio State for 2 years.
Sissi Petrone Thompson studied Music as well, with a focus on Opera and piano, and was raised in the church that surrounded her with music. Her Dad was a Southern Gospel DJ in Atlanta, and singer / piano player himself. Sissi has always been involved in music as an singer songwriter, she was part of the Florida Opry, singing in local and national events, as well as in the the recording studio working with songwriters on demos and along side artists. She ha sbeen in numerous productions and competitions including most recently as becoming the Grand Champion in the "Heart of Ohio" and has has placed numerous times into the KWCUSA as Florida State Female Champion and this past year for Team Ohio. Sissi has worked in the travel industry and has owned her own Wedding/Special Events company for nearly 20 years, which is an valuable asset which she brings with her to producing the 2018 KWCUSA Ohio Quaifiers and State Finals.
But Michael and Sissi have an even bigger special connection to the Karaoke World Championships USA KWC, as Michael and Sissi met in Little Rock at the KWCUSA National Finals in 2015. They began a long distance relationship, that took them all the way to the KWCUSA Vegas Nationals last year. They not only competed in the 2017 National Finals, but they were married during our the National Competition surrounded by our KWCUSA Family.
Michael and Sissi are extremely excited to represent Ohio again but this time as the Ohio State Directors. The Karaoke World Championships USA look forward to a rewarding year with Team Ohio showing up with some stellar talent.
We also would like to thank Vickie Snyder Craft​ and Tim Craft​ 2017 Ohio Directors for the KWCUSA for all their hard work!
KWCUSA COLORADO STATE DIRECTOR RETURNS
Seattle WA January 4th 2018
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World dates have been announced! Get ready for Malaga Spain October 22nd to the 27th. The hunt is on for our next US winner via video submissions or local Spring qualifiers being announced soon!
KARAOKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEXAS STATE DIRECTOR RETURNS
Mansfield TX January 4th 2017
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Karaoke World Championships United States of America (KWCUSA), today announced the return of
Chris Wilson as the KWCUSA State Director for the state of Texas.
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“They say everything is bigger in Texas and Chris Wilson is ready to prove that goes for talent as well as the KWCUSA Texas State Director for the 2018 competition year. Chris brings back his exuberant energy to a diverse and talented state adding venues along with the backing of his normal gig with his Rock-a-roke band he is committed to making sure Texas has found the very best contestants to send to the KWCUSA National Finals this year."
Texas venues wishing to participate in the 16th annual KWCUSA championships to are free to contact Chris
directly at singasong2002@gmail.com.
NEW STATE DIRECTORS CHOSEN FOR ARKANSAS
Hot Springs AR December 29th 2017
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Karaoke World Championships USA is proud to announce and welcome our new Arkansas State Directors in Christopher C. Donhue and Christopher Corey Baldwin! Both have experience with running KWCUSA events, Judging, Emceeing and helping organize Team Arkansas Benefits and Travel for 2017.
They share the vision of the future of finding the next Team USA Champion, signing up Venues, organizing judges, garnering sponsors, marketing and communicating with Arkansas Singers and Venues!
They will be an integral part of the KWC USA Team of Directors and Producers! It is very exciting to be working with you both!
This year's theme is focusing on Team Work as we are all in this together and everyone can help each other in sharing of ideas, organizing, communication and togetherness!
GET TO KNOW THE US GOLD MEDALIST FEMALE SOLOIST- CHYEE HOWELL
Post win interview at Worlds November 18th 2017
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KWC: What were your first thoughts when you realized you had won the World Championship?
CHYEE: When I realized I won, it was overwhelming and unbelievable. I still am amazed that my gift from God could actually bring me to such a great victory.
KWC: How do you feel now when you look back at the whole competition, what happened to you during this time?
CHYEE: Looking back I am so grateful to have been apart of such a beautiful event. My emotions are still running wild. I am truly filled with joy knowing I have amazing new friends all over the globe.
KWC: What surprised you most in the competition? CHYEE: I was surprised to see how much love and respect that was shown in this competition. It was as if we were all just out at a big beautiful party in our best dress clothes.
KWC: What are your future plans with music and singing?
CHYEE: My future plans and goals when it comes to singing is to get my original music out. I have always written my own songs and I think its time to start getting them out.
KWC: Do you have some tips for next years’ contestants?
CHYEE: My tip for the contestants of the 2018 world Championship is to just do what you love and sing!!! Don’t come to compete, come to experience every moment and Sing like no one is listening. Be truthful to yourself so you have no regrets no matter the outcome.
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"Shout outs to all of the friends I’ve made in this competition. To all of the staff and partners, I love you and thank you for all the love I received. To my family thank you for never letting me give up on who I am!" ~ Chyee Howell KWC 2017 Gold Medal Female Soloist
USA BOASTS RECORD BREAKING YEAR AT THE 2017 KWC WORLD FINALS!
Helsinki Finland November 14th -18th
After an incredible competition year for the United States in the Karaoke World Championships, with hundreds of contestants from over a dozen states battling it out to gain the title “best karaoke singer in the nation”, the US is making history yet again by earning placements in all participating categories. In the 15th anniversary of the Karaoke World Championships, Team USA faced tough competition against an internationally diverse group of the most talented singers from all over the world. The US has much to celebrate after this year’s event by claiming victory in earning medals in all three competing categories, male division, female division, & duet division. Our US female champion, Chyee Howell, delivered stunning and powerful performances each time she took the stage to earn the Gold Medal 1st place ranking for the US this year in the female division. Our US male champion, Andy Navarrete, performed vocally strong and emotionally charged renditions of his songs earning the Bronze Medal 3rd place ranking for the US in the male division this year. In the second ever duets division the United States went up against some amazing examples of the most synchronized duos from around the globe all vying for that top position. Our US Duet Team, comprised of Mikko Blaze Bordeaux and Beth Brennan, showed they had what it takes to create harmonious magic on stage earning the Silver Medal 2nd place ranking this year for the United States. When asked about their experience with the KWC this year US World partners, Josh and Catie Baron have said, “We have been honored to work together throughout the 2017 contest season, and to have had the ability to provide an opportunity for amateur singers of all walks of life a chance at being heard on the world stage. Our first year as KWC country partners would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of so many talented people along the way, from our State Directors, to sponsor venues, to local karaoke hosts, to the competing singers themselves. We are so very thankful to everyone who put in their time and passion to assist us in finding our US representatives this year. We are looking forward to working with many of them again and seeing the KWCUSA getting bigger and better in our quest for the Gold at the 2018 KWC World Finals in Malaga Spain.”
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2017 United States Representatives World Rankings:
Chyee Howell 1st Place Female, Andy Navarrete 3rd Place Male,
Beth Brennan & Mikko Blaze Bordeaux 2nd Place Duet Team
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KWCUSA VIDEO SUBMISSION SELF SPONSORSHIP ROUND TWO WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
U.S.A. -September 17th 2017
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Contestants from all over the country submitted 2 videos of themselves singing 2 different songs to be reviewed by a special panel of judges, for placement into the Karaoke World Championships 2017 at Vince Neil's Tatuado at Circus Circus Las Vegas! Placing contestants will have the chance to compete against state champions from around the US to try and win the gold medal and a trip to compete in the KWC World Finals in Helsinki Finland!
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Congratulations to the newest group of National Finalists!:
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KWCUSA WASHINGTON STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Tulalip WA September 2nd & 3rd 2017
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Washington State has a big act to follow after the Team WA champions for 2016 swept the US Nationals and took 2nd for both Male- Gabriel Much, and Female- Laura Moreau, Solo Round; and the first ever KWC International Duet Gold Medalists with Konomi Rivers & Lance Moore. This year the Washington State Karaoke World Championships Finals were held at the Tulalip Resort Casino in a two day event with talent beyond compare. Just as in other states these contestants had placed over many weeks of competition to first win their venue qualifier and finals to be able to move on to the the US Nationals event. The top male and female singers earned a trip to Las Vegas to move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation to try and win a trip to Helsinki Finland!
Congratulations top male and female: Andy Navarette & Chyee Howell
2nd place male and female: Logan Ulavle & Carina Wells
3rd Place male and female: Adam Brown & Nicole 'Nikki' Suyama
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USA WINS GOLD IN PARTNERS CHALLENGE!
Helsinki Finland November 16th 2017
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Most of you know about the varying levels of the Karaoke World Championships competition with solos, duets, juniors, however there is a little known portion of the KWC World Finals Event known as the Partners Challenge. Each year, one world partner representative from each country is invited to compete against other world partners in a mini challenge held at one of the many after parties held. This slightly more informal portion of the competition is judged by the country finalists so the competition can be just as tough as the main events as each partner is in it to win it. Last year the US did quite well earning a bronze 3rd place ranking in Vancouver BC. This year US World Partner Josh Baron wanted to improve on that ranking and did so earning the Gold Medal 1st place ranking for the USA!
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KWCUSA 2017 NATIONAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Las Vegas NV September 27th to September 30th 2017
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The 2017 Karaoke World Championships USA contest season has officially come to a close. After many months of running qualifiers in states around the nation (IA, VA, MN, OH, AR, TX, NV, CA, OR, WA) with the help of some amazing state directors, David Moravek (IA) , Rob Bob (VA) Vickie Snyder Craft (OH), Neil Turner (MN), Christopher Corey Baldwin (AR) & Christopher C. Donahue (AR), Chris Wilson (TX), Lynn Passen Morgan (NV), and the west coast wranglers Miriam Kim & Julian Figueroa (CA), & Robert Bedrossian (OR). along with the addition of the video submission finalists this year representing states without local venues hosting qualifiers (CO, IL, PA) the panel of Judges had their work cut out for them. Boasting expertise from near and far the KWCUSA 2017 judging panel was compiled of a diverse group of experienced performers in their own right. Featuring an international portion of the panel with Danny Francis (CAN) & Luka Gargano (FIN), with KWCUSA 2017 head judge Michael Cagle (WA) , including some of the valued state partners involved with KWCUSA this year, Chris Wilson (TX), Jason Yockey (CO), Lynn Passen Morgan (NV), Trevor Keller (FL), Nicholas Bowers (WA) this diverse panel of judges from around the globe had a lot of talent to choose from in selecting a the potential world champions with the newly appointed members of Team USA! These champions will compete on the world stage in the
KWC World Finals being held in Helsinki Finland November 14th to the 18th, 2017.
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Congratulations to our US Gold Medalists for the KWCUSA 2017:
1st place top male and female: Andy Navarette & Chyee Howell
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Congratulations also are due to the top 5 ranking singers in the Nation:
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KWCUSA 2018 National Finals next year!
2nd Place male & female: Parnell Lester & Beth Brennan
3rd Place male & female: Blake Clyde & Shelby Easley
4th place male & female: Tupu Doiron & Carina Wells
5th place male & female: Mikko Bonilla-Sunsin & Julie Keeter
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KWCUSA OREGON WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Hillsboro OR September 20th 2017
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Oregon comes in at the wire into the KWCUSA hosting the last qualifier in the 2017 KWCUSA season. Contestants placed over many weeks of competition to move on to first their venue finals, then the state finals, to earn a spot at the US Nationals event. The top placing male and female singers earned a place to compete in Las Vegas trying to move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation, and eventually the world!
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Congratulations top male and female: Ricky Null & Charlie Danger
2nd Place male & female: Alex Hossner & Dawn Clausen
3rd Place male & female: Casey Elkins & Kris Morel
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Top Male
Francis Salcedo- CO
Luis Eduardo Sanchez-Orozco-WA
Tupu Doiron-WA
George Tang- WA
Top Female
Holly Wood- PA
Kaleena Narwani- IL
Debra Maverick- TX
Carla Wheeler- AR
Jessica Ford- AR
KWCUSA IOWA WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Des Moines IA September 10th 2017
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Iowa joins the Karaoke World Championship this year in hopes of finding the next national champion! Contestants placed over many weeks of competition to move on to first their venue finals, then the state finals, to earn a spot at the US Nationals event. The top placing male and female singers earned a place to compete in Las Vegas trying to move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation, and eventually the world!
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Congratulations top male and female: Blake Clyde & Tara Eggers
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KWCUSA OHIO WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Thornville OH September 9th 2017
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Ohio comes back into the KWCUSA strong holding qualifiers at three select venues to hopefully find the next national champion! Contestants placed over many weeks of competition to move on to first their venue finals, then the state finals, to earn a spot at the US Nationals event. The top placing male and female singers earned a place to compete in Las Vegas trying to move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation, and eventually the world!
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Congratulations top male and female: Michael Thompson & Jordan Miracle-Divine
2nd place male and female: Rick Krieger
3rd Place male and female: Randy Baker & Alana Fell
Wild Cards: Edwin Burson & Sissi Petrone
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KWCUSA CALIFORNIA WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Temecula CA September 6th 2017
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California made sure to continue their presence at the KWCUSA National Finals holding qualifiers at the Tilted Kilt Temecula. This was the one and only place to be for the Karaoke World Championships this year in the state. Contestants placed over many weeks of competition to move on the the US Nationals event. The top placing male and female singers earned a place to compete in Las Vegas trying to move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation and the world!
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Congratulations top male and female: Emanuel Robinson & April Thrift
2nd place male and female: Roy Turnwall & Courtney Boyd
3rd Place male and female: Eric "E-Major" Jackson & Christine Bello
Wild Cards: Randall Gray & Chris Skinner
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KWCUSA VIDEO SUBMISSION SELF SPONSORSHIP ROUND ONE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
U.S.A. -September 4th 2017
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Contestants from all over the country submitted 2 videos of themselves singing 2 different songs to be reviewed by a special panel of judges, for placement into the Karaoke World Championships 2017 at Vince Neil's Tatuado at Circus Circus Las Vegas! Placing contestants will have the chance to compete against state champions from around the US to try and win the gold medal and a trip to compete in the KWC World Finals in Helsinki Finland!
There are 20 spots open total 10 male and 10 female with the first 5 being announced on September 4th and the second round is now open with a deadline of September 15th with
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Congratulations to the following National Finalists!:
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Top Female
Jacqueline Butler- OR
Julia Bridges- TX
Julie Hall- WA
Nicole Tolbert- WA
Sissi Petrone- OH
Top Male
Brian Long- FL
Christian Neave- AR
Michael Thompson-OH
Patrick Boggs- OH
Ryan Hazy- WA
KWCUSA WASHINGTON STATE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Tulalip WA September 2nd & 3rd 2017
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Washington State has a big act to follow after the Team WA champions for 2016 swept the US Nationals and took 2nd for both Male- Gabriel Much, and Female- Laura Moreau, Solo Round; and the first ever KWC International Duet Gold Medalists with Konomi Rivers & Lance Moore. This year the Washington State Karaoke World Championships Finals were held at the Tulalip Resort Casino in a two day event with talent beyond compare. Just as in other states these contestants had placed over many weeks of competition to first win their venue qualifier and finals to be able to move on to the the US Nationals event. The top male and female singers earned a trip to Las Vegas to move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation to try and win a trip to Helsinki Finland!
Congratulations top male and female: Andy Navarette & Chyee Howell
2nd place male and female: Logan Ulavle & Carina Wells
3rd Place male and female: Adam Brown & Nicole 'Nikki' Suyama
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KWCUSA VIRGINA WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Virginia Beach VA August 29th 2017
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In Virginia there was only one place to be for the Karaoke World Championships this year at Wanna b's Karaoke Club. Contestants placed over many weeks of competition to first win their venue qualifier and finals to be able to move on to the the US Nationals event. The top male and female singers earned a trip to Las Vegas to move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation to try and win a trip to Helsinki Finland!
Congratulations top male and female: Steven Oracec & LeShanda Hariston
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KWCUSA TEXAS WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Plano TX August 27th 2017
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Contestants from around the state met at The Brixton in Plano TX for a one day State Finals extravaganza! These talented singers had to first win their venue qualifier and finals to be able to move on to the State Final event. The top eight singers move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation to try and win a trip to Helsinki Finland!
Congratulations top male and female: David Harrison & Danielle Sullivan
2nd place male and female: Jeff LaPlante & Bethany Vaughan
3rd Place male and female: Jay Hawkins II & Nicole Oca
Wild Card contestants: Robert Olivas & Thomas Beck
KWCUSA ARKANSAS WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Hot Springs AR August 24th & 25th 2017
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32 of the best singers in the state of Arkansas all met on Aug. 24th & 25th to determine which of them would make up the new Team Arkansas for 2017! Contestants had to first win their venue qualifier and finals to be able to move on to the State Final event. The top eight singers move on to meet talented competitors from around the nation to try and win a trip to Helsinki Finland!
Congratulations top male and female: Grant Cullum & Chassidy Robinson
2nd place male and female: Lawrence Strickland & Christina Gold
3rd Place male and female: Zac Pallone & Jennifer Neave
Wild Card contestants: Adam Humphreys & Jerrod Piker
💖KWC FRIENDS & FAMILY💖Here is the big announcement! Michael has asked me to marry him and I said YES! And ...here it is...We are sharing it with the people that were there from the very beginning of our love story... our KWC FAMILY! We are getting married in Vegas at KWC NATIONALS! Friday night at 7pm at Vince Neils with a reception and after party at 10pm following that days round of competition...We will have more info on our formal invite in a few weeks. There will be special performances by past champions and of course the after party with dancing and karaoke and VEGAS!!!! We are so in love and so happy to share this with all of you! Big shout out to Josh and Catie, KWC and Vince Neil's as all the planning and coordinating is finally coming together! We are so EXCITED!!!!VIVA LAS VEGAS
KWCUSA OREGON VENUE QUALIFIERS HAPPENING NOW!
Portland OR August 1st 2017
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With qualifiers going strong for the past few weeks, the state of Oregon returns to the KWCUSA with force looking to find their best singers to send to compete in the US National Finals at Vince Neil's Tatuado in Circus Circus Las Vegas! Top singers from the state move on to nationals. Check out the Schedule of Events on the website to find your chance to qualify today!
KWCUSA CALIFORNIA VENUE QUALIFIERS ANNOUNCED-
Temecula CA July 31st 2017
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Not wanting to be left behind, California enters the race to find the best singers in the country to represent the US in Finland. This state includes a diverse population from end to end and we are anxious to see what talent can be found at the Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery in Temecula. CA also has a leg up with an incoming contestant already in the competition due to ranking in the top 5 of 2016. Check out the Schedule of Events on the website to find your chance to qualify!
KWCUSA MINNESOTA VENUE QUALIFIERS ANNOUNCED-
St. Paul MN July 16th 2017
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Boasting some great talent already going to nationals this year with contestants from Team MN placing into the top 5 last year in the KWCUSA Competition for 2016. We are excited to include the great state of Minnesota in the hunt for the best in the nation with qualifiers happening at Bay Street Grill in St. Paul MN. Check out the Schedule of Events on the website to find your chance to qualify!
KWCUSA VIRGINIA VENUE QUALIFIERS ANNOUNCED-
Norfolk VA June 28th 2017
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The State of Virginia may not have an appointed state director, however that isn't going to stop them from getting in on the excitement that is the KWCUSA! We are excited to announce qualifiers will be held at Wanna B's Karaoke in Norfolk VA beginning in August 2017. Check out the Schedule of Events on the website to find out when.
KWCUSA DUET COMPETITION ANNOUNCED-
Seattle WA June 20th 2017
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Did you know that the US currently holds the Gold Medal in the Karaoke World Championship Duets Competition?
Did you also know we are excited to get to try and do it all over again this time in Finland?
We are looking for the best duo pairs in the country to come battle it out at the US National Finals on October 1st at Vince Neil's Tatuado EAT DRINK PARTY in Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.
Duet Teams may be made up of any two people (21+) that fall in lines with the same set criteria to compete in the solo rounds of KWCUSA. [Contestants competing in the solo rounds, as well as past KWCUSA winners WILL BE eligible to try out as part of a duet team.] Full rules and guidelines can be found on the website.
Registration is $60 a team and is limited to 40 pairs, sign up now!
KWCUSA VIDEO SUBMISSION ROUND LAUNCHES-
Seattle WA June 16th 2017
Stay tuned as we announce new official local venues near you to try out at. The schedule is up now.
Also for those singers in remote areas of the country that may not have a karaoke venue nearby we are happy to announce the addition of a video submission round so you can participate as well. With a $40 registration fee contestants submit 2 videos for consideration by registering and paying the entry fee in the shop on the website.
Verified videos will be reviewed by a panel of official KWCUSA judges.
Submission Deadline is September 1st 2017 at 11:59 PM.
Winners of the video round move on to represent their home state the KWCUSA National Finals Sept 27th- Oct 1st at Vince Neil's Tatuado.
KWCUSA 2017 IOWA STATE DIRECTOR INTRODUCED-
Seattle, WA June 14th 2017
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Karaoke World Championships United States of America (KWCUSA), is excited to announce the appointment of David Moravek as The KWCUSA State Director for the state of Iowa.
“We are very happy to include the state of Iowa in the national quest for the very best karaoke singers. Boasting the 'Best Place to Karaoke' for three years running we are sure David will help the local singers of Iowa put forth their best and put together a competitive team to take on nationals! "
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David Moravek is the owner of AJ's on East Court, Iowa premier karaoke bar. David is a Des Moines native, and AJ's is located in the East Village portion of Des Moines Iowa capital city. AJ's on East Court has been voted by the people 3 years in a row, "Best Place to Karaoke".
Iowa venues wishing to participate in the 15th annual KWCUSA championships to are free to contact David
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KEEP ON SINGING! SEASON ONE WINNERS ANNOUNCED-
Seattle WA, June 8th 2017
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What an incredible night for the Keep on Singing! Season one finale show. This show was an amazing start to the Karaoke World Championships KWCUSA-WA qualifying season.
Congratulations to our Top Male Anders Marshall and our Top Female of the evening Shelby Easley who will be heading to Vegas to compete in Nationals!
Everyone of the contestants put so much of themselves into this challenging experience and trusting in a process even when it felt impossible. Hosted by crystal of the musical group crystal & Quiet (Gabriel Much) along with the input of the panel of vocal coach/judges Michael Cagle, Konomi Rivers, Eric Martin, Natalie Cline and Joshua Baron this 8 week vocal contest pushed singers outside the comfort zone to try and find the best. With the additional perspective of Bill Clark & Lance Moore as guest judges for the final round a difficult task was completed and the winners of Keep on Singing! Season One.
KARAOKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEXAS STATE DIRECTOR INTRODUCED-
Seattle, WA June 1st 2017
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Karaoke World Championships United States of America (KWCUSA), today announced the appointment of
Chris Wilson as the KWCUSA State Director for the state of Texas.
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“They say everything is bigger in Texas and Chris Wilson is ready to prove that goes for talent as well as the KWCUSA Texas State Director for the 2017 competition year. Chris will add a newfound energy to a diverse and talented state adding venues along with the backing of his normal gig with his Rock-a-roke band he is committed to making sure Texas has found the very best contestants to send to the KWCUSA National Finals at Vince Neil’s Tatuado in Circus Circus, Las Vegas, NV this September.”
Texas venues wishing to participate in the 15th annual KWCUSA championships to are free to contact Chris
directly at singasong2002@gmail.com.
KWCUSA 2017 OHIO STATE DIRECTOR INTRODUCED -
Seattle, WA April 13, 2017
Karaoke World Championships United States of America (KWCUSA), is excited to announce the appointment of Tim and Vickie Craft as the KWCUSA State Director for the state of Ohio.
“We are excited to bring Tim and Vickie Craft, owners of CraftworX Karaoke, back into the KWCUSA competition this year as the Ohio State Directors. Having been involved with the KWCUSA from the 2013-2015 contest years, with contestants placing in the top five nationally for the state of Ohio every year of their involvement, it has shown that Tim and Vickie have a thorough understanding of the amazing talent that is located throughout the United States, and the work it will take in ensuring Ohio has found the very best contestants to send to the KWCUSA National Finals at Vince Neil’s Tatuado in Circus Circus, Las Vegas, NV this September.”
Ohio venues wishing to participate in the 15th annual KWCUSA championships to are free to contact Tim or Vickie Craft directly at craftworxkaraoke@yahoo.com.
KWCUSA 2017 ILLINOIS STATE DIRECTOR INTRODUCED- Henry Moses
Seattle, WA April 13, 2017
Karaoke World Championships United States of America (KWCUSA), today announced the appointment of Henry Moses as the KWCUSA State Director for the state of Illinois.
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“We are very happy to announce the appointment of Henry Moses to lead the state of Illinois in the search for thbest
Amateur karaoke singer in the country. With a lifetime of musical experience Henry has been involved with working in music since starting his first band at age 11. Henry has an extensive background in both DJ and Karaoke hosting, and having been a competitor in the KWCUSA, Henry brings with him the knowledge and experience to help find the best talent that Illinois has to offer. The KWC competition has always been about bringing singers from all around their individual countries and the world together to compete on the world stage. Henry shares this philosophy and we are excited to have a person of his talent representing the KWCUSA in the state of Illinois”
Illinois venues wishing to participate in the 15th annual KWCUSA championships to are free to contact Henry
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KWCUSA Nationals!
February 28, 2017
KWC USA is privileged to bring our National Karaoke Championships Grand Finale to Vince Neil’s Tatuado located within Circus Circus in Las Vegas Nevada. From September 27th to October 1st talented singers from all over the country will come together and compete to earn the chance to represent the US in Finland, the place where the KWC competitions originally began.
KWCUSA VINCE NEIL'S TATUADO & VINCE NEIL'S WILDSIDE TAVERN QUALIFIERS ANNOUNCED- Las Vegas, NV January 9th 2017
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KWCUSA is excited to announce that along with being the location for the National Qualifiers, they will also hold local qualifiers at Vince Neil's Tatuado for all Las Vegas residents from August 10th to August 20th 2017. Then in a special weekend August 26th and 27th in Pahrump NV at Vince Neil's Tatuado Wild Side Tavern there will be a quick pick qualifying round. ​
Winners will place into the KWCUSA Nevada State Finals September 9th and 10th 2017.
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