U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jette Carr, 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs, showcases vocal talent during the Cannon Idol competition at The Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 4, 2012. Carr took home second place and $200 in prize money. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)
Kaysee Rosario, military spouse, displays vocal ability during the Cannon Idol competition at The Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 4, 2012. Rosario claimed first place and the title of Cannon?s best vocalist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)
Judges for Cannon Idol critique a performer at The Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 4, 2012. Air Commandos within the 27th Special Operations Wing showcased their vocal abilities to a room full of supporters in an effort to take home first place and claim the title of Cannon?s best vocalist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)
by Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
8/6/2012 - CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Cannon Community Center hosted its annual Cannon Idol singing competition at The Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 4.
Air Commandos within the 27th Special Operations Wing showcased their vocal abilities to a room full of supporters and judges in an effort to take home first place and claim the title of Cannon's best vocalist.
The competition provided a wide range of vocal talent, performance ability and musical showmanship.
"We've all had so much fun preparing this year and that might have something to do with our recent base-wide inspection," said Capt. Heather Mullin, 27th Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron. "This year seemed less about winning and more about having fun. Everyone has been very supportive of each other and that's made the entire competition less stressful."
Auditions for the singing competition were held in July and the top ten were selected to compete. Only seven made it through to performance night.
"We looked for original performers who sing from the heart," said Nichols Cody, 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron. "I truly hope everyone found tonight's performances entertaining, engaging and left with some lasting memories."
Kaysee Rosario, military spouse, took home $300 and two hours of recording time as part of her first-place prize. Senior Airman Jette Carr, 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs, claimed second place and $200 in prize money.
In a turn of events, Mullin and Staff Sgt. Marc Hightower, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group, were each awarded $100 after they tied for third-place.
