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Author:  tendr_1 [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:44 pm ]
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I was entered in to a competition that could win me $400. I need this money so bad. I was entered by winning a Semi-final competition singing Bonnie Riatt's "Something to Talk About" I can perform that song EXTREEMLY well. My voice is well suited for country and I need something to rock the house. I am very new to the scene and I need help picking a song. I am a very good singer and have no problem with energy. My range best fits that song so please suggest something like that. PLEASE HELP ME!!! :confused:
Author:  Big Mike [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:46 am ]
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Other songs in this range and style would include

Lesson In Leaving--Jo Dee Messina
I'm All Right--Jo Dee Messina
No One Else on Earth--Wynona
Men--The Forrester Sisters
I Feel Lucky--Mary Chapin Carpenter
Why Haven't I Heard From You--Reba
My Give A Damn's Busted--Jo Dee Messina (CAUTION--I don't know how overplayed this song may be in your area, avoid it if it is done often)

Also, check out this article on how to win a karaoke contest--I always send a copy to the finalists in any contest I run just to provide the best show possible for the audience.  There are a lot of great tips in there!

http://www.sandiegoscene.com/ezine/articles/judgeme.htm
Author:  Big Mike [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:51 am ]
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My Give A Gosh Darn's Busted?  What kind of $hit is that?  I think the profanity filter is a little too tightly wound there.
Author:  knightshow [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:03 am ]
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especilly when you hear a ot worse on NETWORK TV! sheesh!
Author:  tendr_1 [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:24 am ]
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wow thank you!!! I don't perform untill the 28th so please keep the suggestions comming. I will try them out next week and let you knoe how they feel.

~ginger~
Author:  jamkaraoke [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:01 am ]
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Have you tried anything from Gretchen Wilson -
Here for the Pary or Redneck Woman

Both would be energetic crowd pleasures for a contest
Author:  Full House Entertainment [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:16 am ]
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Baby Girl from Sugarland might be a good one.

Susie
Author:  dave-sinatra [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:57 am ]
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I wonder if to "stand out" you might need something a little different.  I guess it depends on the judges and who else is doing the listening.  When I hear the girls "belt out" the country, I often wish at least one or two would try to work in a little vibrato in their voice.  If I were a judge, I'd listen for that.  Just my two cents.

:-David
Author:  Cueball [ Fri Jun 10, 2005 12:01 am ]
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tendr_1 @ Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:44 pm wrote:
I was entered in to a competition that could win me $400. I need this money so bad.



I hate to be the one to say this, but try not to build your hopes up too much. More often than not, Karaoke Contests do not go the way you would expect them to go(but that's a different topic).

That being said, here's a few suggestions:

Here for the Party - Grtechen Wilson
Pour Me - Trick Pony (Very upbeat song, and it mentions Karaoke in the lyrics)
I'm a Survivor - Reba McEntire
Author:  tendr_1 [ Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:36 am ]
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I know.... I just couldn't, in good conscience, enter and not give it my all. but I was hoping...

Please keep the suggestions coming. They help so much! thank you all.
Author:  Cueball [ Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:34 am ]
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tendr_1 @ Fri Jun 10, 2005 12:36 pm wrote:
I know.... I just couldn't, in good conscience, enter and not give it my all. but I was hoping...



Don't get me wrong.... There are Karaoke Contests out there that are run fairly. Don't go in with the expectations of winning. My suggestions would be to go in and give it your all (like you said). Just try not to think about it as a Contest, and have fun with it(like on a normal Karaoke night).
Author:  Lady Di [ Sat Jun 11, 2005 5:25 am ]
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How about Suds in the Bucket by Sara Evans ?
Author:  K4K [ Sat Jun 11, 2005 6:51 am ]
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Girls Lie, Too by Terri Clark
Author:  Debauchery [ Sun Jun 12, 2005 8:38 am ]
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Big Mike @ Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:51 am wrote:
My Give A Gosh Darn's Busted?  What kind of $hit is that?  I think the profanity filter is a little too tightly wound there.


Oh man.... I'm rolling here  :rotflmao:
Author:  tendr_1 [ Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:57 am ]
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Hi everyone!

I'm gonna try a few songs tonight and see how they feel. I will let you know how it goes.

my list:
Suds in the Bucket
Redneck Woman
maybe a dixie chicks song

Then something completely off the wall... Just for fun haha :dancin:
Author:  Debauchery [ Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:01 am ]
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Do you have anything recorded that we might be able to listen to?  That would help me a lot in determining what styles are best suited for you.  I've been pretty good at picking out songs for people that best fit their voice... had someone win a competition once with a song I chose for them.  Not that that really matters, or anything... but I would like to have a listen to you, in any event.
Author:  tendr_1 [ Fri Jun 17, 2005 1:33 pm ]
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so I tried some song and I was bad. HOWEVER, I am going to try "Sin Wagon" on Tuesday and see how it feels. I dont have a recording but thanks for the offer.
Author:  tendr_1 [ Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:01 am ]
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:wave: Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for your suggestions. They really did help.

The past few times that I went to sing I've performed "Sin Wagon" and I love it.  :oh yeah:
I have decided to do that in the contest. NOW I only have one other problem... The musical breaks. :grumble: Last night I was dancing my little heart out and getting a great response but there is only so much I can pull off. I'm a good dancer but with 2 long musical breaks in the song its hard to keep the audience with you. What can I do to keep them entertained? Ya'll have been such a big help so I surrender to your opinions :worship:


oh yeah and I was asked...
Quote:
Do you have anything recorded that we might be able to listen to?


I am going to a place tomorrow that someone offered to record so I will see if I can get that to you. Just for fun :dancin:

Thanks again
Author:  TopherM [ Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:23 am ]
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Nothing fills those long musical breaks in a country song better than a few good ol' fashioned, well placed "YEEE HAWs!!!!"
Author:  jeddyhi II [ Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:37 am ]
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My give a damns busted. Just checking the profanity filter lol
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