Hardeman’s Got Talent 2023 Names Three Winners {video}

Eleven contestants came out to compete in the annual Hardeman County Arts Council’s (HCAC) Hardeman’s Got Talent competition to show audience members why they should be chosen as the best talent in the county.

There were returning contestants and some new performers taking the HCAC stage for the first time. Brian Lee Howell, Hardeman County’s local Elvis impersonator, took the mic again as emcee bringing his engaging personality, occasional comedy, and of course some singing of Elvis songs.

Each year the competition is held, Hardeman County gets the opportunity to see the many talented people who live right here in its community. Contestants this year came from Bolivar, Hickory Valley, Middleton, and Whiteville. There was a dancer and singers, contestants from children to adults, and a good size audience that came out to support the contestants and enjoy their talent.

The three judges this year were Tim Moss, Tonya Perry, and Johnny Weems. They had the hard task of deciding who would take home first, second, and third place titles from the competition.

The Hardeman’s Got Talent 2023 First Place winner is Megan King of Bolivar – $300.

The Hardeman’s Got Talent 2023 Second Place winner is Trinity Watkins of Middleton – $200.

The Hardeman’s Got Talent 2023 Third Place winner is Kenley Harris of Middleton – $100.

This was the second time Megan competed in the talent contest. She came in Second Place in the Hardeman’s Got Talent 2022 competition and was excited and happily surprised to win the First Place title for 2023. She sang her personal rendition of “Halleljuah”, which she has been practicing for a while.

“It is one of my favorite songs to sing,” said Megan who also shared about how she prepared for the competition. “Lots and lots of late night practice. I practiced every single night. It feels pretty good [to win].”

Megan went on to share how the Hardeman’s Got Talent Competition is a great opportunity for the community.

“It gives everybody a really great opportunity to perform in front of people, especially the young people.” said King.

Congratulations to the Hardeman’s Got Talent 2023 Winners!

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