2019 Logan County Fair

2019 Logan County Fair LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 28-August 4, 2019 Page 251 Under the direction of Deezy Da Paperboy, the first Illinois Got Talent Contest took place at the Logan County Fair on Friday night, August 2, 2019. IGT is expected to become an annual event. Contestants who entered IGT did so either because they want to go further in their career or win $500. Whatever the reason, Illinois Got Talent is trying to help local artists take it to the next level by linking them with people that have the skills, traits, and connections to support and assist. Deezy Da Paperboy, Deezy for short, hails from Lincoln. He is an artist and music producer who has won several music competitions and flown coast-to-coast for his music. Always looking for ways to support the community, Deezy gave away free draw string school bags to all the kids who came forward to the stage to get them. He will be having a drawing soon for a Grand Prize Winner who will receive a bookbag full of school supplies. Taking the stage for this first time event were 10 talented contestants: 1. Olivia B. 2. Heather W. 3. Gregory Carl 4. Boss Woo 5. T-Stank 6. J-Leon 7. Kall Me Hunnit 8. Rich Kids 9. Bursty 10. Joe Dividends Equally significant to the success of this evening were three top judges: Ken Pacha – Springfield radio host of “Hip Hop Hump Day,” and editor of Activator magazine - a collaboration of local writers and artists shining light on central Illinois music. Kim Summers - Local community leader and activist, a long-time Lincoln resident who knows local talent. Ayo Dele – Owner, President, CEO of HISO Music, a professional recording studio, event hall, and broadcast network in Springfield, IL. Following their performances the three judges had to take a moment to deliberate. While the judges were considering the winner, a special guest artist took to the stage to entertain the crowd that had gathered for the contest. Alexa Redd won the Logan County Fair Talent Show last summer and was welcomed back with enthusiasm. No Illinois Got Talent inaugural contest yields three top picks CONTINUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019