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Lincoln man competes for chance at 'Voice of McDonald's' title

Consumers can vote for their favorite contestant Oct. 28-Dec. 2 at www.voiceofmcdonalds.com/voting/usa

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[October 29, 2013]  Rigoberto Ernst, a McDonald's crew member from the independently owned and operated McDonald's at 1109 Hickox Drive in Lincoln, is one of the talented U.S.-based employees who have a chance to advance to the "Voice of McDonald's" global competition in Orlando, Fla., in April 2014 to experience a whirlwind of professional vocal performance coaching, expert industry advice and loads of fun. The voting started Monday, and Ernst hopes to generate support through online votes through Dec. 2 at www.voiceofmcdonalds.com/voting/usa.

Voice of McDonald's is a contest that aims to discover, recognize and reward the most talented singers among the approximate 1.8 million individuals employed by either McDonald's or its independent owner-operators worldwide. In the United States, this fifth edition of the competition started with a talented field of McDonald's employees. The talent search calls on consumers and top music industry professionals to help narrow the field to just three contestants for a world-class opportunity to achieve their dreams.

If Ernst is voted to move on to the finals in Orlando, he will receive a star-studded experience. An entourage will provide expertise on hair and makeup, wardrobe, choreography, stage presence, and vocal coaching. Additionally, he will have access to a panel of internationally renowned vocal and music industry professionals who will serve as judges in the competition and offer advice for launching a career in the music industry.

 

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Pending the results of the competition here in the United States, if Ernst moves on from the semifinals, he will perform in two rounds of the final global competition on a massive concert stage with a live orchestra in front of more than 15,000 McDonald's owner-operators, corporate employees and suppliers in attendance at McDonald's Worldwide Owner/Operator Convention.

"Rigoberto has worked so hard for this moment and truly deserves this special opportunity McDonald's has given him to shine," said Jack Millan, McDonald's owner-operator. "I know he will make us proud, and we can't wait to hear the competition results."

The global Voice of McDonald's winner receives $25,000; the second prize includes $17,500; third prize gets $12,500; and fourth prize yields a check for $7,500.

To read more about Rigoberto Ernst and the other Voice of McDonald's front-runners from around the world, see their music videos at www.voiceofmcdonalds.com.

For real-time news and updates leading into the April 2014 competitions in Orlando, follow @McDonaldscorp on Twitter and the Voice of McDonald's hashtags, #VOMcD and #voiceofmcdonalds.

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