SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2005
Contact: Cindy Titze 605-353-7340
Arlington Singer to Perform Anthem at White Sox Game
(Arlington, South Dakota)--- Singer/songwriter Janice Gilbert of Arlington will be performing the national anthem at a Chicago White Sox game on Sunday May 1.
"I am really excited to perform for such a large audience," Gilbert says. "Plus I get free tickets."
Gilbert, a music teacher, was the winner of the 'Dakota Star' talent contest at the 2004 South Dakota State Fair. She will be releasing her debut CD single with independent record label C-Sharp Productions on May 10.
Gilbert is the K-12 vocal teacher in Arlington, South Dakota. She has been singing since an early age and has been writing songs since she was 14.
For more info on Gilbert's CD log on to www.sharpmusic.com.
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Janice Gilbert Bio
"I love to perform but I also love to write songs," Janice Gilbert explains.
Singing and songwriting has been a part of Gilbert's life for many years.
"My mom says I started singing as soon as I could," she adds. "My mom has been a big influence for me and my music."
Gilbert's talent earned her the coveted spot of being the 2004 Dakota Star talent search winner at the South Dakota State Fair. On May 10, 2005, she will be releasing her first CD single with independent record label C-Sharp Productions. The single will feature original songs written by Gilbert and Chad Sharp.
"I found out about the contest on the State Fair website. I was familiar with the first winner, Callee Bauman, so I thought I would give it a try," Gilberts says.
Gilbert is a Miller, South Dakota native and now resides in Arlington, South Dakota, where she is a vocal music teacher. She has competed around the Midwest in singing competitions, and has advanced to the finals in many of those.
Gilbert says the experience of winning Dakota Star has opened up many more opportunities for her.
"I am excited to release my CD, and it also made me realize how much I love to write songs. I want to continue to develop my songwriting and performing," Gilbert says. "This is going to open more performance opportunities for me."
Gilbert will be releasing her CD on May 10. What advice does she give contestants in this year's Dakota Star contest?
"Don't get up there because you think you are the best. Get up there to entertain the crowd. It's about being an entertainer, not having an ego."
For photo or interview requests call (605) 983-2822
C-Sharp Productions
Independent Record Label and Recording Studio
421 North Edgerton ~ Mitchell, South Dakota 57301 ~ (605) 996 0232
www.sharpmusic.com