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VOTE: 2017 WKMS Singer/Songwriter Semi-Finalists Unveiled

 

We've narrowed down 57 submissions to the top 12 semi-finalists. Now it's up to your vote!

The top 4 finalists, decided by your votes, will perform in the finals live at Maiden Alley Cinema on March 30, where the audience will determine the grand-prize winner. 

Listen to the songs below and vote for your favorite song in the comment section or on our Facebook page.

Please keep it fair: only vote for one song and only vote once. Online voters will pick three of the bands, a "judges pick" will choose the fourth band. Voting is open until Midnight, Sunday, March 19. We'll announce the finalists on Sounds Good, Monday, March 20.

Save the date: 7 p.m., March 30 at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah. 

 

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Semi-Finalists

Melanie Davis, “Important”

Ryan Brewer, “Long as You’ve Got Time”

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"Long As You Got Time" - Ryan Brewer

Zach Ladd, “I’m on Fire”

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"I'm On Fire" by Zach Ladd

Mike Wheeler, “Charity Ball”

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"Charity Ball" by Mike Wheeler

Little Bill - "Chicken Schmidt"

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"Chicken Schmidt" by Fate McAfee

Jordan Hein, “Ukulele”

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"Ukelele" by Jordan Hein

Drew Thompson - "Leaving Song"

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"Leaving Song" by Drew Thompson

Aaron Potter, “Heart Ablaze”

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"Heart Ablaze" by Aaron Potter

Wayne Harper, “Drive”

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"Drive" by Wayne Harper

Justin Young, “Sleepy Town”

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"Sleepy Town" by Justin Young

Brian Rader, “Reckless Connection”

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"Restless Connection" by Brian Rader

Haleigh Martin, “Looking at You”

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"Looking At You" by Haleigh Martin