Southern Wit: Song parody competition finals coming to SUSLA on Feb. 4
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The finalists of a competition that rewards witty, Southern song parodies will perform live in Shreveport on Feb. 4.
The Southern Wit Song Parody Competition finals will take place in the Jackson Auditorium at Southern University Shreveport. The competition showcases vocalists, performers, and lyricists of all ages.
The first-place winner will receive $1000, the second-place winner will receive $500, and the third-place runner-up will receive $250.
An example of a witty song parody is changing Mary J. Blige's 'I'm Goin' Down' to 'I'm Dating a Clown.'
Jessica Barton is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She said the competition is a chance to celebrate creativity and self-expression.
'It's a chance for people to express their unique ideas and have fun,' said Barton.
Judges include radio personality Nina Montgomery, singer Renee 'Sweet Nay' Caldwell, and Sonya Hester, SUSLA associate professor.
The event will be hosted by SUSLA's Shannon Levingston, also known as DJ Mercedes.
Southern Wit is a collaboration between the Beta Beta Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and HARK, a nonprofit that celebrates ArkLaTex history and heritage.
Southern Wit is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
Admission to the event is free.
To learn more about Southern Wit, email info@SouthernWit.org
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