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A closeup look at The Idol Experience
Last week, I introduced you to The Idol Experience, the new attraction at Disney World in Florida.
This week, Randy Flaum, assistant managing editor and visuals editor at The York Dispatch, visited the attraction. Here’s his blog on the experience:
“Remember this name: Aaron Kelly.
“The 15-year-old Tennessean won the right to get to the front of the line during any of the 2010 American Idol auditions by winning the final contest of the day on Wednesday at Disney World’s American Idol Experience.
“The Idol feature opened recently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Each day there is a series of competitions with pre-auditioned singers taking part. The fun part is that the audience members – like my wife, granddaughter and me — get to vote for the winner.
“At the end, each of the day’s winner s face off for the free pass to the front of the line at any of next season’s auditions.
“And, yes, the audience gets to vote at the final competition, too.
“While Kelly might be a face to look for next Idol season, it is worth pointing out that the runner-up was an entertainer, a ventriloquist from Lancaster. Michael Minor stood at mid-stage with Kelly as they announced the winner on Wednesday.”
– Randy Flaum
So there you go, an early contender for Idol 2010.
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Charlie
Daniels Angelus Concert
February 2006...
at the HardRock Cafe, Tampa Fla
2006 ANGELUS SUPERLATIVES
BEST DRESSED: Heidi (Trick Pony)
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Aaron
Kelly
MOST TALENTED: Chris Hicks (Marshall Tucker Band)
MISS CONGENIALITY: Tammy Williams
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Chris Hicks
BEST ALL AROUND: Charlie Daniels
FRIENDLIEST: Mark Emerick (Commander Cody)
COOLEST GUY: Troy Gentry (Montgomery Gentry)
COOLEST GAL: Heidi (Trick Pony)
MOST ATHLETIC: Brad "The Animal" Lesley
FUNNIEST: Cledus Judd
BEST COUPLE: Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Hayward (CDB)
BEST ROLE MODEL: Charlie Daniels
BEST LINES OVERHEARD:
"Yes it says All Access,
but that doesn't mean you can stay backstage."
"Has anybody seen Bonnie Bramlett?"
"Would you like mixer with that Crown Royal?"
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Sept.4,
2006
Aaron opened for "EMERSON DRIVE" Williamsport,
PA sponsored by 95.5 FM Bill Country
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September 11, 2006
Sonestown’s Aaron
Kelly
walked away from the
25th Annual Colgate
Country Showdown
Pennsylvania State Final
with the state title
and $1,000 in
prize money.
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Aaron Kelly & The Coal Miners
CD
Released May 31st, 2006
Aaron Kelly & The Coal Miners
Release
"Daddy Come Home"
"Until You"
"Hey Baby"
Aaron's first release of 2 originals, one which he co-wrote
along with Debby Throckmorton "Daddy Come Home" Original
"Until You" written by J.D. Jarell and
a remake of "Hey Baby"
written by Bruce Channell
has been Released May 31st, 2006.
Recorded at Loretta Lynn's Recording Studio
along with Loretta's band "The Coal Miners"
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May
27, 2006
Aaron Kelly Opened for
Country Legend "Loretta Lynn"
Aaron got to sing along with
Loretta's Band "the Coal Miners"
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April
22, 2006
Aaron Kelly Opened for
"Nashville Star Finalist"
Matt Mason
in Waverly, New York |
Saturday
January 28, 2006
Aaron was brought on the
Ford Amphitheatre concert stage
in Tampa Florida to join
Doug Gray lead singer of
The Marshall Tucker Band
to sing along with the band.
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Saturday
January 28, 2006
Aaron joined Charlie Daniels,MontgomeryGentry,
Jesse lead singer Wiley Fox,
Guy Gilchrist, Jason Aldean, Ray Scott, Cledus T Judd, Steve Holy,
Chad Brock,
Dan, Tyler, N-Kahootz, Josiah and many more on stage for the last
song
"Amazing Grace" Charlie
gave the Mic to Aaron to
sing a chorus by himself...
It was Amazing.....
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BIG NEWS!
Dear Aaron,
We are
pleased to inform you that the
song "Daddy Come Home",
which was entered into the Performance category,
has advanced onto the second round of judging for the
2005 International Songwriting Competition.
We are pleased to inform you that
the song "Daddy Come Home",
which was entered into the Country category,
has advanced onto the second round of
judging for the 2005 International
Songwriting Competition.
We received
almost 15,000 entries this year
and want to congratulate you
on this achievement.
The 2005 finalists will be announced by the
end of January, 2006, and winners will be
announced in March, 2006.
Best wishes
for a healthy and
successful New Year.
Regards,
ISC
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Aaron
has fan mail
in his Guest Book from Fans
in 30 different States
London England, Germany, France,
Canada, the UK, Beijing China,
Italy, New Mexico, Australia, and Japan.
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Aaron
Appears on National TV
TBS Series "Daisy Does America"
December 14th & 15th, 2005.
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November 27, 2005
Aaron wins his 20th First Place in
Local, State, National
& International
Singing/talent Competitions!
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Nov.
12, 2005 & December 14, 2005
Aaron made "Young Star News Headlines"
An Online News Magazine Featuring
Celebrities and Athletes http://www.youngstarnews.com/
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Aaron Kelly was awarded
Male Vocalist of the Year 2005 &
Male Entertainer 2005 &
Duet of the Year 2005
Tennessee Country
Music Association
at the Showplace Theater
Pigeon Forge, TN
Oct. 22, 2005
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Sept. 4, 2005 Aaron Kelly
opened for
Bill Anderson at the
Forksville Fair,
Forksville PA |
Live Radio
93Q Live Syracuse,
NY Sept. 4 2004
Live 103.8 fm Q country, New York
Interview and Sang
December 30, 2004 & July 1, 2005
95.5 Alabama Station
live from Nashville TN June 10, 2005
88.9 Selinsgrove, PA
Live Interview August 20, 2005
105.1 WILQ Williamsport, PA
Live Interview August 23, 2005
95.5 Bill Country Williamsport, PA
Live Interview August 24, 2005
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"Aaron
wins the top award
2005 IPOP New York City, NY"
July 20, 2005
Agent/Managers Award
National Top Talent Winner
IPOP! New York 2005
(International
Presentation of Performers)
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Live Radio 103.8 Q Country, Ithaca NY
July 1, 2005
Live Radio 95.5 Alabama Station
live from Nashville
TN June 10, 2005
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CMA Music Festival 2005
Nashville, TN
June 10, 2005
Aaron Opened
Riverfront Park Stage
for Aaron Tippon |
Live
TV Channel 17 Morning Show
Nashville, TN June 14, 2005 |
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CMA
Music Festival 2005
Meet and Greet June 9-10-11-12, 2005
Nashville Convention Center
Performed at the Bluegrass Inn,
Broadway, Nashville Tn
June 9-10-11, 2005
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Aaron
sang at the
Gaylord Entertainment Center,
Nashville, TN May 22, 2005
Nashville Kats Game.
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Aaron
appeared on
National TV April 25, 2005
USA World Showcase,
MGM Grand, Las Vegas NV
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Aaron
appeared on
National TV
America's Most Talented Kids
PAX TV
Feb. 20th & 25th
2005
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Aaron Kelly was awarded
Male Vocalist of the Year 2004 &
Male Entertainer 2004
Tennessee Country
Music Association
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Aaron Kelly was Featured in
GRITZ on line .
Under *Music High Points:
"Aaron Kelly singing
his little heart out
in the hospitality room
on Friday Night." also in
THE ANGELUS
SUPERLATIVES 2003
Featured on GRITZ ON LINE
voted
"Most Likely to succeed"
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Aaron Kelly was awarded
Male Vocalist of the year 2005 &
Male Entertainer
of the year 2005
North American Country
Music Association,
International
Competition
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GRITZ Magazine
Spring 2004 Issue
"Stompin Room Only"
Aaron is pictured among
Jett Williams, Doug Gray(MTB) and
Eddie Montgomery, Hazel Daniels
Anguelus Country Concert,
December, 2004
the Magazine
is quoted as saying
"Aaron Kelly
(the next big star,
and you read it
first in GRITZ ! )"
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Aaron
Kelly performs
with Charlie Daniel
at the Angelus House in
New Port Ritchey Fla. Dec. 2003.
Aaron appeared in the
December 15, 2003 issue
of The St. Petersburg Times.
"10
year old Aaron Kelly
of Haines City nearly
stole the show
when he belted out
Santa Claus is Coming to Town" |
Aaron
Kelly opens Concert for
Lovin Spoonful and Shoe Suede Blues
with Peter Tork
Sims Park, New Port Ritchey, Fl.
June 26, 2004
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Aaron
Kelly performs at Fan Fair 2004
Tootsies Stage June 10, 2004
WSM 95.5 the WOLF stage June 10, 2005
Chartbuster Stage June 11, 2004
Opry Mills Mall June 12, 2004
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Aaron
and Curtis Kelly
accepted into the
"John Robert Power Talent Agency"
January 25, 2005
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Aaron already has fan mail
in his Guest book
from
fans in 19 different states,
London England
and the UK!
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Aaron
Kelly Performed his style of Country Music for the Entertainers
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Clearwater Beach, Fla Dec. 2003
Among the Entertainers were
Charlie Daniels
Eddie Montgomery
Billy Dean
Little Texas Band
Marshall Tucker Band
Jett Williams
Bonnie Bramlett
Katie Cook (CMT)
Daniel Lee Martin
Wiley Fox Band
Hayes Clark and Michael Buffalo
Bill Goldberg, and many more
Aaron recieved a standing ovation
from the entertainers...
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