Opening Night: Lilburn Idol, 2012

More than 59 contestants will be vying for the Lilburn Idol title in the coming weeks; 21 of those entertained a good sized crowd at City Park for Lilburn Idol I.

In its ninth year, Lilburn Idol is an opportunity for talented people of all ages to get in front of a welcoming crowd and make themselves known.

The organizers and team of volunteers seems to have it down to a science and from our vantage point near the front of the stage, performances went off — for the most part — without a hitch.

Emcee Diana Preston told us that she loves seeing all the artists "put their all into performing and we know we are creating memories as we watch parents, siblings, and friends cheering on their favorites."

Some previous participants have graduated from Lilburn Idol to major in music and some are performing professionally.

"Obviously our community comes out to be entertained and maybe be able to say they saw a future music sensation perform in Lilburn Park." 

The winners from Lilburn Idol I who will move on are:

Youth Division:  Emma Ingalls

Tween Division: Samantha Corley

Young Teen Division: Abby Burrow

Teen Division: Jordan Adam

Adult Division: Laura McHan

Senior Adult Division: James Griffin

Jury Selection to move on to Finale, Teen Division: Jasmine Durden

Lilburn Idol II is Friday, June 15 starting at 7:00 in Lilburn City Park and there is a third set of performers on June 29. The finale is Friday, July 20. For more information, please check out the city's website here.