Candyce fans invited to support her in competition

Rising local Country music talent Candyce is familiar to many Rim Country residents. Her fans have come to think of the 23 year old starlet as the next Carrie Underwood with her own unique vocal style.

Last fall she was featured as one of the nation’s “up and coming” artists in Country Weekly Magazine. Now Candyce is hoping her next big break will be at the upcoming Lone Butte Casino's "Lucky Break" Singing Competition.

On Oct. 14, Candyce won the Judges Choice spot and made it to the Semi-Finals with a perfect score of 7-7-7. The competition aired on CBS channel 5 on Saturday, Oct. 30 on at 11:30 p.m. 

The semi-final round, which will also to be taped and televised on CBS channel 5, will be held on Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cascade Lounge at the Lone Butte Casino in Chandler. If Candyce once again prevails, she will be a part of the Grand Finale, which will take place on December 16.

Candyce’s manager, Janet Kraniak, said that if a contestant is not chosen by the judges, they can still be voted in via text message to go to the next round. Like American Idol, 18 contestants are picked to participate in the semi-finals.

“The prizes at stake are $5,000 cash, two tickets to the Grammys, and a chance to sing before Nashville or Las Vegas music execs,” said Kraniak. “She has already won a gift certificate to a restaurant and tickets to see Lady Antebellum.”

Candyce invites her hometown fans and friends to come cheer her on and show their support on the 4th. Attendees will have the opportunity to be a part of the taped audience. For more information, visit her website at www.candycemusic.com.