It was another amazing field of talented performers that took the stage for the 2023 version of The Vocalist. Audience members both at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds and watching online were treated to 12 different songs from the competitors plus other performances from previous winners and a full concert from country artist, Chris Petersen. In the end, Grover’s Paul Jardine was named the winner with Claudia Johnson of Montpelier, Idaho placing second. Here are some pictures of the evening. Â (SVI Photos by Dahl Erickson)
2023 Teen Vocalist winner, Addy Waldron, performs the National Anthem
2018 Vocalist winner, EJ Pauni helps kick off the show.
Kida Southam is one of many operators helping to create a good show.
Operating the crane.
Melissa Dickey was the original winner in 2016.
Sage Jacobson and his beard come over to answer questions.
2017 Vocalist winner, Case Tippets performs in the opening number.
2019 Vocalist winner, Josh Jardine, performs with the opening group.
Vocalist host, Duke Dance has become known for his fashion style.
Kemmerer’s Shelbey Thatcher has been a staple at the judge’s table.
Taylor [Bringhurst] Niebergall of Providence, Utah kicked off the show.
Kida Southam
Judge Thatcher is mesmerized by eventual winner, Paul Jardine.
Paul Jardine appealed to the country crowd with his song choices
Duke Dance presents Paul Jardine the check for $10,000
Christina Stutzman of Ammon, Idaho in Round 1
Christina Stutzman
Whitnee Hale and her pink fringe in Round 1
Whitnee Hale
Whitnee Hale
Runner-up Claudia Johnson of Montpelier, Idaho was the youngest competitor at just 15 years old.
Claudia Johnson
Leo Cody Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah in Round 1
Leo Cody Johnson
Ganae Osorio of Lehi, Utah in Round 1
Ganae Osorio
Ganae Osorio
Dusti Bagley of Kaysville, Utah in Round 1
Dusti Bagley
2022 Vocalist winner, Daniel Lechner produced a powerhouse performance in between rounds.
Conner Klindt operates the crane
Christina Stutzman in Round 2
Christina Stutzman
Dusti Bagley in Round 2
Dusti Bagley
Dusti Bagley
Paul Jardine in Round 2
SVI Media would fall apart without Amanda Nelson
Paul Jardine
Claudia Johnson Round 2
Claudia Johnson
Celebrity judge, Chris Petersen prepares to start his concert
The Chris Petersen Band
The Chris Petersen Band
The Chris Petersen Band
The Chris Petersen Band
Chris and his band performed many originals and a few covers to a delighted crowd.
The Chris Petersen Band
The Final Four
The Top Three
The Last Two
Paul Jardine celebrates the win.
This is the second Vocalist win for the Jardine family.
Claudia Johnson displays excellent support at the announcement of the winner.
Duke Dance doesn’t normally look like this which is why I put this picture in here.
