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DESCRIPTION:\nNashville in the Carolinas is a premier singing competition open to participants aged 13 and older. The grand prize winner, along with a first and second runner up, will receive cash awards along with additional prizes to be announced.\nAuditions\nAuditions took place in cities across North Carolina and South Carolina.  For inquiries, please email connectionsmt@aol.com ( mailto:connectionsmt@aol.com ).\nTop 20 will be announced on May 7th.\nEvent\nhttps://nashvilleinthecarolinas.com/\nThe top 20 contestants will compete at the Drendel Auditorium (SALT Block) in Hickory, NC, on May 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM, where a panel of music industry professionals will judge the final performances.\nFor inquiries, please email connectionsmt@aol.com ( mailto:connectionsmt@aol.com ).\nBiography of Joey Vang\nJoey Vang is a singer/ songwriter from Western North Carolina.\nJoey and his family are from Thailand. He spends his free time playing live music for his communities. He developed a passion for expressing himself through music. Joey has officially released his first single “Peace of Mind”, available on all music platforms.\nSome artists that inspire him include Johnny Cash, Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Tracy Chapman and little Hank Williams Sr.\n__________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio In Thai\nJoey Vang เป็นนักร้อง/นักแต่งเพลงจากเวสเทิร์น นอร์ธ แคโรไลนา\nJoey และครอบครัวของเขามาจากประเทศไทย เขาใช้เวลาว่างไปกับการเล่นดนตรีสดให้กับชุมชนของเขา เขาพัฒนาความหลงใหลในการแสดงออกผ่านดนตรี \nJoey ได้ออกซิงเกิลแรก "Peace of Mind" อย่างเป็นทางการแล้ว ซึ่งมีจำหน่ายบนแพลตฟอร์มเพลงทั้งหมด\nศิลปินที่สร้างแรงบันดาลใจให้กับเขา ได้แก่ Johnny Cash, Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Tracy Chapman และ Hank Williams Sr.\n ตัวน้อย\n\n\nJoey Vang pĕn nạk r̂xng/nạk tæ̀ng phe lng cāk wes̄ their̒n nxr̒ṭh khærolịnā\nJoey læa khrxbkhrạw k̄hxng k̄heā mā cāk pratheṣ̄thịy k̄heā chı̂ welā ẁāng pị kạb kār lèn dntrī s̄d h̄ı̂ kạb chumchn k̄hxng k̄heā k̄heā phạtʹhnā khwām h̄lngh̄ıl \nnı kār s̄ædngxxk p̄h̀ān dntrī Joey dị̂ xxk singkeil ræk"Peace of Mind" xỳāng pĕn thāngkār læ̂w sụ̀ng mī cảh̄ǹāy bn phæltfxr̒m phelng thậngh̄md\nṣ̄ilpin thī̀ s̄r̂āng ræng bạndāl cı h̄ı̂ kạb k̄heā dị̂kæ̀ Johnny Cash, Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Tracy Chapman læa Hank Williams Sr. Tạw n̂xy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography of Enoc Peña Solis\nEnoc is a talented singer-songwriter from Tonalá, Chiapas. He is 19 years old and is recognized for his musical versatility and authentic style. A multi-purpose artist, he has explored a wide range of genres, from regional Mexican to electrocorridos, standing out for his ability to compose songs in different styles with great sensitivity and creativity.\nHis artistic career began at 9 years old, singing at family parties, where he gradually gained a place on larger stages and at more important events. His love for music runs through his veins: both his maternal and paternal families have a long musical tradition that dates back to his great-grandparents. Music has always held an essential place in his life, and it was in this environment that his passion for art was born.\nThroughout his training, Enoc has prepared himself both as a singer and a composer, taking composition classes with leading figures in music, such as maestro Armando Manzanero, which strengthened his technique and artistic sensitivity. He has also participated in auditions for nationally recognized reality shows, which has allowed him to showcase his talent to wider audiences.\nHis career has led him to interact and collaborate with prominent figures in the music industry such as Banda La Ejecutiva de Mazatlán, Julión Álvarez, and Paquita la del Barrio, among others. His compositions—all his own—have touched the hearts of thousands of people, addressing themes of personal growth, as well as stories of love and heartbreak that connect deeply with his audience.\nEnoc has been nominated for important awards in categories such as Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, reflecting the impact and authenticity of his work. Her songs are available on digital platforms and social media, where she continues to build a solid career and grow within the music industry.\n*********************************************************************************************************************************************\nBio In Spanish\nEnoc es un talentoso cantautor originario de Tonalá, Chiapas, tiene 19 años y es reconocido por su  versatilidad musical y estilo auténtico. Artista todo terreno, ha incursionado en una amplia gama de géneros, desde el regional mexicano hasta los electrocorridos, destacando por su habilidad para componer canciones en distintos estilos con gran sensibilidad y creatividad.\nSu carrera artística comenzó a los 9 años, cantando en fiestas familiares, donde poco a poco fue ganando un lugar en escenarios más grandes y en eventos de mayor relevancia. El gusto por la música corre por sus venas: tanto la familia materna como la paterna tienen una larga tradición musical que se remonta hasta sus bisabuelos. La música siempre ha ocupado un lugar esencial en su vida, y fue en ese entorno donde nació su pasión por el arte.\nA lo largo de su formación, Enoc se ha preparado tanto como cantante como compositor, tomando clases de composición con grandes figuras de la música, como el maestro Armando Manzanero, lo que fortaleció su técnica y su sensibilidad artística. Además, ha participado en castings para realities reconocidos a nivel nacional, lo cual le ha permitido proyectar su talento frente a audiencias más amplias.\nSu trayectoria lo ha llevado a interactuar y colaborar con destacadas figuras del medio musical como Banda La Ejecutiva de Mazatlán, Julión Álvarez y Paquita la del Barrio, entre otros. Sus composiciones —todas de su autoría— han tocado el corazón de miles de personas, abordando temas de superación personal, así como historias de amor y desamor que conectan profundamente con su audiencia.\nEnoc ha sido nominado a premios importantes, en categorías como Artista Revelación del Año y Canción del Año, reflejo del impacto y la autenticidad de su propuesta. Sus canciones se encuentran disponibles en plataformas digitales y redes sociales, donde continúa construyendo una carrera sólida y creciendo dentro de la industria musical.\n
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