Monday, September 16, 2024
Thursday, Sept. 5, Granbury Live hosts The Voice of Granbury Audition Night. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.
This is the sixth year of the Voice of Granbury fundraising event for the Kiwanis Club. The Voice’s "Main Event" show takes place in January, with Audition Night occurring place in September. The top three performers from Audition Night will qualify for the January show, and the winner earns $250. Winners are determined by audience vote.
The participants for Thursday night’s Audition Night are Josh Lee, Barry Bentle, Debby Gordon, Jenny Sturges, Bailey Roy, Santos Naranjo, Joe Savage, Faith Thompson, Elizabeth Treat, Susanne Boston, Jenn Helm and Courtney Current.
Josh Lee — Lee is from Granbury and moved here more than 25 years ago. He’s 36 years old and has been singing since he was 2 years old. His mother and father gifted him with a natural talent and love for all genres of music. He’s been a part of a few bands over the years and played locally and around the state. He is super excited to be a part of the lineup and can’t wait to see what happens.
Barry Bentle — Bentle was born in Texas and has a wonderful family. A business owner for many years, he is now working in the radiology field. Perhaps the Elvis concert his dad took him to as a kid was what hooked him on music. He has been singing ever since. His family enjoys several different genres of music, and his children now have that same excitement for singing.
Jenny Sturges — Sturges is a worship leader and Christian songwriter, vocalist and pianist. She’s been living in Granbury since 2006. She’s a computer nerd by day — aka software support technician. She plays music at various events and churches around the D-FW area. Her biggest passion is being a mom to her beautiful children — Luke, 18, Grace, 16, Abby, 8 and Anna, 7 (her little girl in heaven). She’s been through a lot in her life, but God is her lifeline, her anchor and her hope.
Bailey Roy — Roy is the daughter of Shawn and Lindsay Roy and is the oldest child of three. She is a sophomore at GHS. She strives for academic excellence, because she knows being the best at everything she does will open opportunities for her future. She is involved in FFA and loves spending all her free time fishing. Deep sea is her favorite, but she is happy in any setting. Her future focus is to become a traveling therapeutic farrier and have a taxidermist job on the side.
Santos Naranjo — Naranjo was born and raised in Corpus Christi. His passion for singing began at an early age, and in high school he joined the choir. The choir toured several cities, including Granbury in the late ‘80s, and that is when he dreamed of moving here in the future. In 2012, that dream came true. Santos has been running karaoke shows at many other local venues over the past 12 years. In addition, he has volunteered his time and singing voice at several charitable events that include the VFW and Honoring Hometown Heroes.
Joe Savage — Savage grew up in North Fort Worth, but he now lives in Granbury. After a failed professional career, Joe started earning his living making music. Over the last decade, Savage has released his original music to the public and plays weekly around Texas. His classic voice and thoughtful lyrics give his music an appeal that gets better with each listen.
Faith Thompson — Thompson is thrilled to be a part of the Voice of Granbury with the chance to perform for you all. She is 23, and she’s lived in Granbury for roughly two-and-a-half years. Singing has always been a huge hobby in her life, and she was inspired by her mom to start singing. She can’t wait to share her love of this art with you.
Elizabeth Treat — Music has always been an essential part of Treat’s life. Her family is known for its musical gifts. Whether they are leading worship at church, jamming around a campfire, or caroling door-to-door during the holidays, their songs and voices can be heard. She has always had a deep connection to art, poetry, music, animals and the beauty of nature. She believes that music unites us all.
Susanne Boston — Boston has been singing since she was a young child. Since then, she has not stopped singing. Because others recognize her love of music and her talent, she has been asked to perform at various events in and out of her community. On the weekends, you can find her singing karaoke with her husband. On Sundays, she will be the mezzo-soprano singing in the worship team. Boston has the heart and ability to make you love her and her songs.
Jenn Helm — Helm is a devoted stay-at-home mom of two boys and has always had a passion for music. Growing up, she performed in church, on various stages, and even on the Main Street stage at the Indiana State Fair. These days, she shares her love for singing with her children and enjoys impromptu performances in the shower, keeping her family life lively and joyful.
Courtney Current — Current is a dedicated professional with a passion for both business and healthcare in her role as Managing Partner of Concho Hearts Hospice Granbury. A loving mother of four and proud CoCo of one, she finds joy in family and community. Current's commitment to her community shines through her involvement as a Granbury chamber ambassador and as a member of the Leadership Granbury Alumni Class of 2022-23. Additionally, she is a founding member of the Elder Care of Hood County Senior Adult Advocacy Group, where her advocacy for senior adults makes a lasting impact.
Debby Gordon — Gordon moved to Granbury in October 2020 from Fayetteville, Arkansas, but knew Granbury from living in Fort Worth for 31 years. She recently retired as the event coordinator for the Historic Granbury Merchants Association since 2021. Her dogs are her babies as she has no children. Gordon sings with the Granbury Civic Chorus where she is beginning her third year. She is involved with the Kiwanis of Granbury along with other organizations like the Opera Guild and Forward Training Center.
Tickets may be purchased at ticketstothecity.com/purchase.
