“It’s a good opportunity to get better,” said Jonathan Carmack, a returning singer. Carmack has participated in the last two seasons. “I like to perform and improve.”
The event is sponsored by the university’s Campus Activities Board and offers plenty of incentives for those willing to participate. The first place finisher is promised $700, while second and third place get $200 and $100, respectively.
“It’s probably the biggest event of the year for us,” said Lisa Bartram, Director of CAB. “Students really love it.” With attendance reaching nearly 500 some weeks, that is easy to believe.
The competition began on Tuesday and will feature six shows in total, including a finale. This season features more talent than any before it, and it promises to be packed with crowd-pleasing performances. One such performance came in the very first show when Jonathan Carmack performed a duet with Chris Brown. They sang Adele’s “Someone Like You,” accompanied by a live pianist.
When asked about the abundance of talent in this season’s contestant pool, Carmack said, “It’s really intimidating. There are so many good singers. Anyone could be eliminated at any time.”
But that suspense is part of what makes Cumberland Idol so engaging. It is a show packed with talent, great music, and plenty of uncertainty.
Cumberland Idol looks to set new records this season in both talent and attendance. For six weeks, students at the University of the Cumberlands will be treated to a slew of stellar performances, and you can bet they are eager to watch. Let’s just hope they can find a seat.
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