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Connor Blackley Wining Vocalist and Entertainer!

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Connor Blackley

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T hirteen year old Connor Blackley from Florida, USA, finished last year with high honors capturing three awards at the Orange Blossom Country Music Association competition.  The International (OBCMAI) competition is held each year in the fall and 2010 proved to be a banner year for Connor.

Connor was awarded first place for Male Vocalist and Male Entertainer of the Year in New Country (age 13 to 17), and also captured first place for mixed duet New Country with his friend Cortnie Frazier (age 12).   With these wins under his belt he is automatically eligible to compete this coming March in the North American Country Music Association, International (NACMAI) in Pigeon Forge, TN.

CONGRATULATIONS CONNOR!

There has never been a doubt in my mind that Connor Blackley is a winner! Since the first time I watched this young man perform I knew he had the it factor!  His natural talent and ability to connect with his audience, regardless of size is inspirational. Connor not only continues to have a good voice but is a real crowd-pleaser. Continue reading “Connor Blackley Wining Vocalist and Entertainer!”

Connor Blackley Florida’s Country Crooner

Connor Blackley is getting ready for his performance at the Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Festival on August 8th. This year he will be singing “Fly me to the moon” and “Unforgettable”. Labor Day weekend, he will be showcasing in Nashville, at the Hard Rock Café, competing in a Susan Gabrielle Music singing competition and then on to the Nashville Palace.

Connor Blackley Band UnitedConnor has been very busy this summer and participated in a 4 week theatre camp, where he played Willy Wonka in their production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  Connor did an amazing job, and had a great time in the process.

Six months ago, Connor was asked to be the lead singer of a band called United. United is a rock band, which is a little out of Connor’s genre, but he is really enjoying himself and the band is getting quite good. The boys have a unique common ingredient in that each member is 12 years-old. The band consists of, William (on guitar), Nick (on drums) and Joseph (on bass). The band has been playing around the Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, and Fleming Island area and most recently performed for a benefit in Kingsland, Georgia.   Continue reading “Connor Blackley Florida’s Country Crooner”