Bridgette Rushing, a Project Graduation organizer of the Denham Idol program at Forrest Grove Plantation, welcomes the audience at the beginning of the event.
Judge Jack Jones wearing his "Porter Wagner" coat. Jones and brother Mickey, two country music icons from this area, are on the verge of opening their own night spot at Broadway Place for musical performers.
Radio personality Scott Innes clowns around during his critique of singer Sara Vail, a finalist in the competition.
Judge Shelli Brown enjoys the performances in the final round of the Denham Idol competition. The Denham Springs High School graduate is the lead singer of the Guttersharks and a model.
Supporters of Karmesha Gilmore miss no opportunity to show off their enthusiasm.
Aaron Ripp appears somewhat stunned in the moment his name is called out as the winner of the Denham Idol competition. The 16-year-old Denham Springs High School writes and sings his own material. applauding for him are fellow finalists Nick Rains, BreAnne Baker and Sara Vail.
BreAnne Baker sings her way into the final round.
Only 14, Denham Springs Freshman High student Karmesha Gilmore performs in the final round of Denham Idol.
Nick Rains, a 16-year-old Denham Springs High student, sings an original composition he wrote over the weekend in the final round of Denham Idol.
