No rest for the Talented! Sam Verlinden & Jordan Jansen

Sam Verlinden at home

What can I say? This guy never rests! If I had just finished performing nearly every night in a musical, singing until my voice was raw, looking into bright lights and sweating with heavy costuming, while fighting off the headache that usually comes from lack of rest for over three weeks, I’d be ready for a vacation. But then, I’m not                                 Twelve year old Sam Verlinden!

Not only has Sam been doing “Tommy the Musical” for over a month but last week started rehearsing for his next stage performance in “Oliver”. Whew! I’m getting tired just writing this!
♫ More Great News!    ♫
Sam also took First Place at WonderWorld TV last week with his entry for “I’ll be There”.  He now has two Golden Ribby Award entries to to vote for.
  1. I’ll be There with 52,075 current votes
  2. Who’s loven you with 74,255 current votes

Two is always better than one however the fans will have to be smart and pick their favorite in order for Sam to capture this ultimate prize!  He will need to triple these votes. Don’t forget, you can continue to vote as many times as you like everyday. The award date has still not been set so don’t waste any time with your voting.

Sam’s remaining video entries are currently on HOLD but you can still vote for your next favorite to win.
The HOLD is only temporary as has been explained before. So Vote now Vote Five!
“Ben” Television performance
“Ben the Tribute”, dedicated to Michael Jackson
“I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly

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Jordan is still holding a substantial lead for First Place with his contest entry at Soundcheck. The contest is in round Eight and he has 1,671 votes currently. But don’t stop because Jordan has the Music in him and deserves this WIN!

Also don’t forget to vote for Jordan’s Golden Ribby Award song: “Hallelujah”

Sam Verlinden & Jordan Jansen Golden Ribby Nominee’s

Sam and Jordan

Sam Verlinden & Jordan Jansen have both been named as Golden Ribby Nominees in the WonderWorld TV Contest.  When a contest entrant has a winning entry they are moved into the Golden Ribby Catagory.  This status gives both Sam and Jordan a chance at $10,000, and possibly a WonderWorld Entertainment contract!

Both of these young men are fabulous and deserve this award.
Sam who is from New Zealand and Jordan from Australia are friends and often share hopes and dreams with each other.

Sam’s winning entry was “Who’s loven You” by Michael Jackson.
Jordan’s winning entry was “Hallelujah” originally written by Leonard Cohen

You can and should continue to vote for both of these fine performers.  The final award date has not yet been set but don’t hessitate to cast your votes often.  You can vote as much as you like. EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
Jordan currently has 143,320 votes for “Hallelujah” while Sam has 73,735 votes for his winning entry “Who’s loven You”.

As reported yesterday, Sam currently has four new entries that are running in the competition.

The other entries are as follows:

In 32nd Place “Ben” Television performance

Vote Daily and Vote Often.

Also don’t forget to continue to vote for Jordan at Soundcheck.  He has been doing fantastic with 3,190 votes and a substantial lead, but don’t Stop!
Both boys are grateful for your support in these contests!