Ally Davis wins Prestonsburg High School Big Sandy Idol competition

Ally Davis, center, was the winner of the Prestonsburg High School Big Sandy Idol competition on Friday, August 26. Isabella Jacobs, left and Wesley Hager were runner-ups. All three will advance to the Big Sandy Idol Regional Competition in March at the Mountain Arts Center.

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) held its Big Sandy Idol competition at Prestonsburg High School on Friday, August 26, 2016. Big Sandy Idol is sponsored by Gearheart Communications.

Nine students participated for coveted spots for the annual Big Sandy Idol regional competition, which will be held in March at the Mountain Arts Center. Ally Davis was crowned the winner, Isabella Jacobs and Wesley Hager finished as runner-up. Both will advance to the regional competition and have a chance to earn a spot on the Big Sandy Singers, an album recording and other prizes.

The talent at Prestonsburg High School was absolutely amazing, said Clayton Case, director of fine arts at BSCTC. Every year, these students raise the bar, and I cant wait to see what the future holds.

Students at Prestonsburg High School were also treated to a concert by the Big Sandy Singers and Band, an elite group of vocalists and musicians comprised of BSCTC students.

Big Sandy Idol will visit Paintsville High School on Friday, September 2, 2016.

For more information about Big Sandy Idol or the Big Sandy Singers and Band, contact Clayton Case at (606) 886-7388 or email ccase0005@kctcs.eduor Chesi Spriggs at (606) 886-7382 or email cspriggs0007@kctcs.edu