I’ve been thinking about all of the amazing finalists in the Suite Caroline Strawberry Jam Open Talent Search. I am BLOWN AWAY by the talent!! I want to thank each of you for working SO HARD and for coming out for the audition. You brought it BIG TIME! It would be an honor to play with any one of you!!! I REALLY REALLY mean that!!!

Matthew, I loved the song you played and it showed a quiet strength that I really liked. I can tell you are serious about wanting to promote your career.

Jackson, your performance was so sincere. Your guitar skills are amazing and your singing is so good!!

Shelby, you played such a great song that YOU wrote!! Keep writing and it will really take you places!

Kaylee, loved your Dream Big necklace! Your voice is incredible and awesome!!!

Kassidy, Rascal Flatts would be proud of you and how well you covered their song!! You and your sister should start a singing duo!! U guys would be FAB!!

Savannah, Gunpowder and Lead is one of my fave songs and you knocked it out of the park!! Wow!!

Jenna, You are “Fearless”. I really enjoyed getting to know you and listening to you perform!!

Katie, you ROCK, girl!! You inspired me to come home and dust off my electric guitar and start jammin!

Connor, The violin and the guitar?? Too cool. Plus I know you are an awesome piano player too!!!

Sarah, Your voice is so strong and beautiful!! Just like u!

Rachel, I want to learn Cowboy Cassanova for my shows, and you have motivated me to get on it! Your voice is flawless!!

Shane, your guitar rifts and original licks are insane! I want to take lessons from you!!

Taylor, I love that your grandpa was with you. Did you see him cry? I love that you did a classical and a popular piece. You are multi-talented!!

Lynnaida-Michael Jackson is looking down on you smiling!! What a great version of his song. The tone of your voice is so rich!!

I am glad I don’t pick the winner because it would literally be impossible! I hope that all of you can make it to the Strawberry Festival this year to cheer on the winner and be part of a really fun day!!!

XOXOX
Suite Caroline

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