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Will Rich is 2014 Lindsey Wilson Idol

Vester/Barnett's Creek/Egypt singing sensation wows judges and audience of 300 to take home title, $300 first place prize money. Winner is ACHS graduate. Other performers were Jese McCandless, Allison Stafford, Molly Kirby, A.J. Robinson, Brittany Smith, and Jessica Turner. the event was staged by Randy Burns and Mark Dunphy
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By Duane Bonifer
Director of Public Relations, Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - A Columbia resident won the 2014 "Lindsey Wilson Idol," held this week at Lindsey Wilson College's V.P. Henry Auditorium.



Will Rich was named the winner in the annual three-day singing contest, sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson College Student Government Association. A total of 29 Lindsey Wilson students competed for the cash prizes. Judges eliminated contestants in the first two rounds, held Monday and Tuesday nights.

On Thursday night, February 20, 2014 a panel of judges and more than 300 audience members picked their favorite singer from among seven finalists. Rich won $200 for taking first place.

Rounding out the top three choices were Allison Stafford of Bradfordsville, KY, who finished in second place, and Jesse McCandless of Elizabethtown, KY, in third place.

The other four finalists were: Molly Kirby of Waynesburg, KY; A.J. Robinson of Radcliff, KY; Brittany Smith of Albany, KY; and Jessica Turner of Tompkinsville, KY

The event was hosted by Lindsey Wilson Director of Alumni Relations Randy Burns and Professor of English Mark Dunphy. - Duane Bonifer, Director of Public Relations, Lindsey Wilson College


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Will Rich named 2014 Lindsey Wilson Idol



2014-02-21 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
Lindsey Wilson College student Will Rich of Columbia, KY, center, is named 2014 "Lindsey Wilson Idol" winner Thursday night, February 20, 2014, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. - Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College

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Top three winners, 2014 Lindsey Wilson Idol contest



2014-02-21 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
The 2014 "Lindsey Wilson Idol" winner Will Rich
of Columbia, KY, center, is joined Thursday night, February 20, 2014, on the V.P. Henry Auditorium stage by second-place finisher Allison Stafford of Bradfordsville, KY, and third-place Jesse McCandless of Elizabethtown, KY - Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College

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Will Rich 2014, and Jesse Baize, 2013 - LW Idols



2014-02-21 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer.
Lindsey Wilson College student Will Rich
of Columbia, KY, right, gives a winning performance the the 2014 "Lindsey Wilson Idol" final round Thursday night, February 20, 2014, in V.P. Henry Auditorium. At left is Lindsey Wilson student - and 2013 "Lindsey Wilson Idol" winner - Jesse Baize of English, IN. - Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College

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Honoring Prof. Dunphy's birthday at LW Idol 2014



2014-02-21 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
"Lindsey Wilson Idol" co-host Lindsey Wilson College Professor of English Mark Dunphy, left, is presented a birthday cookie Thursday night, February 20, 2014, by LWC student Jimmy Harrison of London, Ky., on behalf of the LWC Student Government Association. Dunphy's birthday was February 13, but it has become a tradition for members of the college's student government to acknowledge it during a performance of "Lindsey Wilson Idol." - Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College

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Prof. Dunphy and co-host Randy Burns



2014-02-21 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
"Lindsey Wilson Idol"
co-hosts Professor of English Mark Dunphy, left, and Director of Alumni Relations Randy Burns welcome the audience to the Thursday night, February 20, 2014, final round in V.P. Henry Auditorium. More than 325 people attended the the final round. - Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College

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