On September 27th, Summerville Promotion and Production Company (SPCC) held their 2nd Annual “Wilson Idol” competition. This local contest gave Wilson County residents (age 10 and up) the opportunity to showcase their talents in the fields of solo music, band/group music, dance/step, and acting. This event showcased some diverse talent throughout the Wilson community while allowing any and all interested an opportunity to reach their full potential!
The “Wilson Idol” was created to strengthen academic achievement and bring about a multicultural awareness within the community through performing arts. This awareness goes a long way in helping overcome barriers and obstacles, such as teen pregnancy and drug abuse. The first “Wilson Idol” took place last year and was a great success, with the WTT Majestic Choir taking home top honors.
During this year’s competition, the twenty-eight talented hopefuls performed their hearts out for the chance at $1000, a glorious trophy, and a part in the onstage production of the award winning gospel play “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” written and produced by Dr. Mildred 
Summerville. The winner also takes home an opportunity to perform for the “Queen of Gospel” herself, Pastor Shirley Caesar who served as a performing artist and guest judge for the event.
Summerville, the producer of the “Wilson Idol” gushed about the success of the event and all those involved saying, “The phenomenal success of the Second Annual Wilson Idol could not have happened without the ever-increasing dedication and enthusiasm of all its contestants. Through their talents and commitment to providing the audience with a fulfilling and entertaining experience, the Wilson Idol was a resounding success.”
Of course, no contest is a success without a few winners. Summerville offered her congratulations to the following winners: Within the Gospel category, Eric P. Fleming (Wilson Idol Winner 2014), Quincy Spell, Jr. (1st Runner-Up), Tami Cherry (2nd Runner-Up), The Remnant (3rd Runner-up); In the Instrumental category, Zyavyre Williams (Winner); and in the R&B category, Ronnie Ezzell (1st place), Dillon Green (1st Runner-Up), Jason Bunn (2nd Runner-Up). These talented people performed for Pastor Shirley Caesar and a panel of excellent judges that included Brooksie E. Harrington, Danny Howell, Lamont Hamilton, Calvin Suggs, and Dr. Mildred Summerville herself.
As with all community events, the “Wilson Idol” could not have become a reality without the tremendous and generous help from its sponsors. The 2nd Annual “Wilson Idol” would like to thank the following people/organizations for helping make this year’s event a smashing success: Hamilton Funeral, Dr. Cora Randle, PVICK Studio, Wilson Times, Art Council Of Wilson, The City Insight, Great Restoration Church, Gospel Music Fever, and the Wilson Visitors Center.
Now that the 2nd Annual “Wilson Idol” is complete, it is time to start preparing and practicing for next year’s competition! So whether you love to sing or prefer to bust a move on the dance floor, be sure to keep yourself in tip-top shape and keep an eye out for the 2015 “Wilson Idol” competition!
