Loïc Van Hoydonck Switzerland’s Singing Star

Loic Van Hoydonck
Loic Van Hoydonck

In April of this year, my good friend Tommy from Stars2Come.com introduced me to Loïc Van Hoydonck. Loïc, 13yrs old, lives in Champéry in the Swiss Alps. He is of both Belgium and English decent, so he consequently speaks English and French on a daily basis. In addition, Loic studied German in school making him trilingual.  Loïc, like many youngsters who are singing eloquently by their teens, started singing very early.  In fact his mother disclosed to me that he showed a talent as a baby exercising his lungs with a cry that almost sounded as if he were singing!

Loic On PianoHe began piano lessons at just 6yrs old and at 9yrs he asked if he could have a guitar. While his parents hesitated for a while, due to his already busy schedule between music and sports, they finally agreed and Loïc received his first guitar as a 2007 Christmas present. It was when he started guitar lessons that they really started to observe his outstanding ability of both playing and singing. Continue reading “Loïc Van Hoydonck Switzerland’s Singing Star”

Anthony G-Force Gargiula at NASCAR SYLVANIA 300

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Anthony Gargiula opened the NASCAR Sylvania 300 Sprint Cup Race last Sunday September 19th, singing the National Anthem in great style.  As fighter jets flew overhead he was cheered on by thousands as he hit his amazing high note with vigor.

Many of us have seen this amazing eleven year old from New York perform for other main events but this one had to be one of the most exciting of all.

As thousands filled the stands and millions were watching all over the world via television, Anthony kept his nerves in check like a pro.  With drivers standing by their cars with their families, Anthony’s family were in the wings supporting him as he belted out the song that brings unity and excitement to any US crowd. Continue reading “Anthony G-Force Gargiula at NASCAR SYLVANIA 300”