Ole Miss Idol is at it again

This month the Ole Miss Campus Programming department is hosting its annual Ole Miss Idol, based on FOX-TV’s “American Idol.” For the past several years some of the best singers on campus have gathered to compete for this title.

The competition is place every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for four weeks, which started February 16^th, in the Student Union. Each week a predetermined percentage of the competitors is allowed advancement to the next round. In the end, an Ole Miss Idol will be named and awarded a $500 prize.

‘The atmosphere was very competitive, and having an audience kind of upped the ante because it wasn’t just in front of the judges; it was in front of our peers, the people we see every day, which made it a lot harder. But it was a great experience and I enjoyed it,” said last year finalist Jacob Hickman.

Each week’s competition follows a different theme for singers to choose their songs within. Week 1 was a cappella auditions, and began with over 40 singers. Once cut down to only 20 performers, week 2 followed a 70’s theme. Now with only 12 singers left, week three will be an 80’s theme. Week four, the final level of competition, the song will be at the singer’s choice and will have 6 contestants competing.

“It’s been so much fun singing the student union transform into a super star filled arena,” said Ole Miss student Katy Rodgers.

For more information contact the Campus Programming office at (662) 915-1044 or in room 419 of the Student Union. To find out about more events on campus check out the campus programming department at http://www.olemissdcp.com/