Amanda at the Talent Show

Last night was a talent show in our district for all kids between the 5th and 12th grade. That’s a huge age bracket, but it didn’t stop my 11 year old 5th grader from entering. I’m biased to a degree that almost negates the validity of my comments, BUT she was awesome. :) Also important to note, is that almost every other singer in the competition sang with the regular artist’s CD, and effectually “sang along with the radio version.” That’s not to downplay anyone’s performance, just to express how proud of Amanda I am for singing to the music-only version of the song. See for yourself Amanda singing Krystal Meyers’ “Beauty of Grace”, and let her know in the comment section whatcha think:

UPDATE: If the youtube video above is blocked, try going here instead…

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32 comments

Tia:
 1 

Amanda you sounded great!!!!! Wish I could have been there to hear it in person!!! You have such a great voice!!! I am very proud of you!!! Love Aunt Tia

April 24th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Justin Ryan:
 2 

Holy…wow.

I…

I mean it’s…

What I’m trying to say…

Wow.

April 24th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Nicolette McGovern:
 3 

Amanda,
You might not remeber me but when you were little I used to babysit you. You did such a great job and have grown into a beautiful young lady. Wow, what a wonderful job! Donna and Shawn you are so blessed to have such a talented daughter.
God Bless!
Nicolette

April 24th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Jim Wright:
 4 

Holy Moly, that kid is awesome! What a great voice.

Hey, Shawn, howsabout a singing Linux Journal review? Her, not you, of course :-)

April 24th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Josh Gelatt:
 5 

What a great performance! You sang the song so well, especially in front of so many people. Sorry to have missed up, but thanks to your teckie dad we got to see it anyway.

- Josh

April 24th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Janiece:
 6 

Great job, Amanda! Keep singing, and keep your confidence high when doing so!

Signed, a Fellow Singer

April 24th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Melissa Brazier:
 7 

Amanda, What an awesome job! Keep on encouraging others to stand up for Christ. LOVE YA!

Mrs. Brazier

April 24th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Tania:
 8 

Wow! Fabulous job Amanda. Keep at it, you’ve got some pipes to be proud of.

April 24th, 2008 at 11:55 am
jessica beaudry:
 9 

that is my little sister!!!
amanda i am so proud of you, i wish i could have been there to watch you rock!! you rock my socks for sure!!
i love and miss you and i will be home in 6 days!!! cant wait

April 24th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Uncle Christopher:
 10 

All I remember saying the whole time was “wow that is my niece!!!” Good Job kiddo!!!

April 24th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Monochrome Rainbows:
 11 

Do your children know you blog about them? I can just picture embarrassed kids saying Daaaaaaaaad why don’t blog about celebrities like everyone else?

I’m just imagining what I would have said as a kid though.

April 24th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
kimby:
 12 

It takes a special type of person to be able to get up and open their soul for other to see.
Great Job Amanda…from one singer to another!

April 24th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Jessica Williams:
 13 

She was great! What a beautiful voice! I am SO proud of you Amanda!

Love ya!

April 24th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Denise Ackerman:
 14 

Wonderful job, Amanda. How brave of you to sing so boldly before so many people. I am proud of you!

Mrs. Ackerman

April 24th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Sarah Prine:
 15 

GREAT JOB AMANDA!!! You are an awesome singer! Keep up the good work and hope to see all of ya soon!!

April 24th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Vince:
 16 

Yay Amanda! I was much older before I had the courage to get up in front of an audience. You did great!

April 24th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Angela Palmer:
 17 

WOW!! That’s all I have to say…you did an amazing job!! That must have taken a lot of courage to sing in front of all your classmates!! You have a beautiful voice and are growing up so quickly!! Great job!!

April 24th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Kate Baker:
 18 

Amanda,

From what I could see on the video, you looked like you were really into that song, which gives you stage presence that today’s stars could only hope to exhibit.

Excellent job!

April 24th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Robin:
 19 

Wow! What happened to that little girl I once knew?! She is all grown up!

Amanda - you did a really fantastic job singing that song and you have a beautiful voice. Keep on singing and glorifying God with that voice!

Shawn & Donna - you have a lovely daughter and every reason to be proud! She shows confidence and composure beyond her years.

On another note: Love you all, miss ya & praying for ya! - Robin Halsted

April 24th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Nathan:
 20 

Shawn, You go out and buy that girl a pizza. And I mean right this very instant.

No, don’t reply…get the girl reward pizza!

April 24th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Vince:
 21 

Just don’t get it delivered from Dominos.

April 24th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Brianna:
 22 

WOWWW!!!! u r sooooooooo grown up……..u sound amazing. great job!!!!=)
miss u and luv u lots.
bri

April 24th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Nathan:
 23 

Well I did tell him to go out and get it, Vince.

April 24th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Kari:
 24 

Amanda,

I could not believe that was you singing on that stage. I was so excited and I felt adrenaline rushing through me when you sang. You were awesome, and you totally blew the crowd away! :)

Keep on singing! > Kari

April 24th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Pete:
 25 

Wow. She is “shawesome.”

Get it? Shawn + awesome? Shawesome?

Seriously, great work!

April 24th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Donna Walin:
 26 

You could be the next American Idol! Great job Amanda, you’re awesome!

April 25th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Becky Killingbeck:
 27 

Amanda, You did a great job! I wish I could have seen it in person. God Bless

April 26th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Anne C.:
 28 

Beautifully sung, Amanda. You’ve got a great voice and stage presence. Bravo!

April 27th, 2008 at 10:45 am
karin hayes:
 29 

Amanda, that was outstanding! I would buy your CD!!! American Idol, here she comes! Great job!!!

April 27th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Coach Fletcher:
 30 

Great job, Amanda! I’m very proud of you. I never knew the quiet girl in the front row had such a big voice. I wish I could have seen it live.

April 27th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
amanda hart:
 31 

you did great luv ya gril

April 29th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Kelsie:
 32 

Hey Amanda, my computer wouldn’t load the show. but i was there and saw you. you were so ama..za..zing! lol I love you and i just wanted to say you are brave. braver than i’ll ever be.i could never do that by myself. i love you like a sister

love always, kelsie

May 22nd, 2008 at 10:20 pm

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