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7th Annual Benefit Concert
Performers
Shelby Lentz (Smithers)
While she may be petite in stature, Shelby Lentz has a voice that will fill any venue. At just fifteen she opened at The State Theater in Kalamazoo for Warner Music artist, Frankie Ballard. It was also about this time that she began collaborating with local song writers on original music as well. She went on to also open for former American Idol finalist, Matt Giraud, as well as international recording artist, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and country act, Montgomery Gentry. Shelby spent two years pursuing music in Nashville, Tennessee where she attended Belmont University and worked at the Grand Ole Opry. She recorded two studio EPs while in Nashville and performed on Broadway at the famous Tootsies. Her second EP, entitled “Unbroken” features a song called “Champion” Lentz co-wrote with her friend, Jessica Kellie Adams, inspired by Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa films. After the diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease in her family, and being recently diagnosed herself, she began her own nonprofit, “Champions for HD” to help aid research as well as other local families struggling with this disease. This was named in honor of her song “Champion” that is now recognized as an HD power anthem and part of her musical proceeds go back to Champions for HD to further the fight against Huntington’s. Shelby recently released her fist official album "Teenage Diary," all songs she wrote between the ages of 13-19, which is streaming everywhere now. There is no doubt that this little girl packs a powerful punch as an experienced entertainer.
brynn cummings
At just 13 years old, Brynn Cummings has been winning over the hearts of the magic community. Brynn (Orion) Cummings has been practicing magic and ventriloquism since she was 8 years old. After being inspired by seeing Darci Lynne on America's Got Talent, she asked her parents for her first puppet.
Her natural talent and stage presence is something to behold. She specializes in magic tricks and ventriloquism.
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Brynn won 1st place for the stage competition at the 82nd Annual Abbott's Magic Get Together in the "Magic Capital of the World" Colon, MI at just 8 years old. Brynn also won 1st place in the Junior Competition at the International Ventriloquist Convention (VentHaven) in 2022! She has appeared on the Penn and Teller tv special, "Try This as Home Too" on the CW, as well as given her own Ted Talk, called "How to Dream Like a 10 Year Old".
Brynn premiered on season 18 of America's Got Talent on June 13th, 2023 and received unanimous YES votes from all four judges!
Teddy Brewer
Corey Zumsteg
Corey is a Michigan born singer/song writer out of the little town of belding and music has always been a huge part of his life currently he plays drums for the rock band krool county corruption His mission is to spread the joy and love of music and encourage anyone with a dream because no dream is too small!
Delaney Lentz
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Bernice Rodgers
Bernice Rodgers currently resides in Niles, MI with her husband and her two children. They say she came out the womb singing! She has a great passion for singing and acting and has been in local plays, musicals, and such things over her 40 years of living. She has a deep passion to serve and help others which is why she chose to go into the medical field. These days she spends her time serving at her local church by singing on the praise team and helping in the outreach ministry, “for God is yet in the saving business!" Back at home she is the primary caretaker to my aunt who has HD. They have our good and bad days, and many challenges, but with God all things are possible and He gives her the strength to take care of her each and every day. She truly believes this is what she was called to do, to God be the glory!! With much prayer and getting more awareness and studies on this illness she believes they can find better treatments and make life better for those who suffer from HD.
The Vineyard chicks
Sisters KayKay, Trie and Bunkie are Vineyard Chicks. The talented teenage trio present a powerhouse of sound with all three Vineyard Chicks taking turns on lead vocals and harmonies while also jamming on their respective instruments.
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Vineyard Chicks are finishing up their first full summer tour as a band and and rocked more than a dozen festivals, county fairs, and village concerts plus charity & ministry events! Labor day weekend Vineyard Chicks are honored to be one if ten bands selected for the Michigan State Fair Superstars Competition.
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Vineyard Chicks attribute their rapid musical growth and stage presence to their online friends and supporters who share good times and favorite song requests during Vineyard Chicks Monday night livestream shows. That sense of community inspired Vineyard Chicks to support numerous community fund-raiser for organizations like HOPE Hunger Walk, Hidden Acres Safe Haven, Champions of HD, Ragamuffin House Ministries while also supporting families and friends in their virtual community.
KayKay is the oldest sister and is a classically trained pianist who has been at home on piano since two years of age but also jumps in on the bass. Drummer Trie is the heartbeat of the band whether on drums, the cajon, or interacting with an audience. The youngest band member is Bunkie who amazes with her energetic guitar playing, energy and enormous vocals.
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From classic rock to modern pop and more Vineyard Chicks boasts a 200 song multi-genre and on-demand repertoire spanning nine decades of hits. These young musicians are breathing new life into old favorites while forging a unique sound on original music that is all their own.
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