A Production of Hunt County Leadership 2025
This years contestants
Judges
Joel Weaver
Joel grew up with many musical influences. Entertaining the neighborhood strumming a stick and singing at 3. Started playing mandolin in a bluegrass band in high school then working with agent Ray Bingham playing dances, rodeos, fairs, and concerts nationally. He has opened for Reba McIntire, George Strait, Freddy Fender and more. He spent 11 years with Opryland and currently performs with Brad Davis in The Heroes and Joel Weaver Trio.
Sydnee Lynn Hawkins
A Sulphur Springs graduate of 2017 and a Paris Junior College graduate with an Associates in Music and Drama. She has been singing, acting, and dancing for 15 years. She has been involved in local theater productions and competitions including American Idol and The Voice several times and has moved forward each time. She performs the National Anthem for several college and professional sporting events.
"Some days there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway." - Emory Austin
Kyle Carlson
Kyle is new to the Greenville community, having become a Teaching Pastor at Crosspoint Fellowship in May 2022. Kyle sang with his family quartet in local churches in central Texas and began leading music at the age of 15. He has taught himself how to play piano, guitar and a handful of other instruments. He was a full time worship pastor for 12 years in the Houston area, then planted and lead a church in Baltimore for 7 years. Though not a career musician, he is a lifelong learner, lover and performer of music. He’s excited to support the new talent of singers in Hunt County!
We wish to thank those behind the scenes who have so generously volunteered their time to make this such a success:
Producer: Jay Johnson
Administrative Personnel: Lori Ulmer and LaNell Brown
Our Many Committee Personnel
Our Judges
Back Stage Hands
Ushers
Photographer: Andrea Foote
Sound Engineer: Mike Rowland
Lighting Technician: Patrick Rovell
Camera: Derek Price