Julie McCombs
Megan Watts returned to participate in Greer Idol Season 7.
Julie McCombs
Votes were cast after each competition at City Park on Saturday.
See Week 1 video here.
Judges did not critique the singers since only one hour was allotted for the 26 total Idol and Idol Teen contestants.
Tunes in the Park will be held the next four weeks at the City Park amphitheater. Jim Quick and the Coastline Band will perform this week.
The schedule:
6 p.m. – Greer Idol Teen
7 p.m. – Jim Quick and the Coastline Band
8 p.m. – Greer Idol
9 p.m. – Jim Quick and the Coastline Band
Greer Idol Week 1
Hannah Clayton
Song: “Let Freedom Ring” (“From the movie Independence Day”)
Because: "It’s one of my favorite patriotic songs."
Jamesia Downs
Song: “National Anthem”
Because: "It’s powerful and inspirational"
Judy Fowler
Song: “God Bless The U.S.A.” lyrics by Lee Greenwood
Because: "Of the patriotic theme. I also i sang it at our Memorial Day service at church and i pray that God will bless the USA."
Jonathon Hannon
Song: “Home” (lyrics by Dierks Bentley)
Because: “It was hard to find a good patriotic song.”
Keiffer Mendoza
Song: “If You’re Reading This” (lyrics by Tim McGraw)
Because: “I wanted to deliver a heartfelt message about the American soldiers who have given their lives to serve their country.”
Javy Pagan
Song: “Walking in Memphis” (lyrics by Mark Cohn)
Because: “It’s about soul and gospel feeling in Memphis. It has some of Elvis in it, too.”
Brionah Pride
Song: “American Girl” (lyrics by Carrie Underwood)
Because: “It’s a little bit different, not the same as other patriotic songs.”
“Squeaky Joe” Patrick Quinn
Song: “America The Beautiful”
Because: "It’s a beautiful patriotic song."
Lauren Michelle Robinson Surkamer
Song: “Days of America” (lyrics by Blackhawk)
Because: “The lyrics say ‘The flag still waves and the eagle still flies.’”
Nikita Thompson
Song: “Country Strong” (lyrics by Gwyneth Paltrow)
Because: “It speaks of an emotional attachment I have to the song.”
Megan Watts
Song: Travelin’ Soldier. (Lyrics by Dixie Chicks)
Lauren Waynick
Song: “American Honey” (lyrics by Lady Antebellum)
Because: “Describe the American girls.”
Charles Wolfe
Song: “I Drive Your Truck” (lyrics by Lee Brice).