Daniel Wilsher asked Kenz to her high school's "Cheapskates" dance.
They went to Airborne for their day activity.
He picked her up and they ate dinner at the Janson home (pasta bar)
and then headed to the dance.
She had a great time.
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Sundance Film Festival
Kenz was invited to play at the Sundance Film Festival.
Due to her age she was only allowed to play in lounges where there was no alcohol (Utah Liquor Laws). She played at 4:45 pm at the Infinite Lounge 628 Park Ave. Park City
Shelter
Thanks Gary Robison for inviting her to play
Peggy Ijams is one of the sweetest ladies around. So sweet to come and support Kenz.
So fun to run into Isaac Russel while we were "hiking" to our car. He is one of our family FAVORITES!
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Play it Forward
Kenz was invited to be a part of this amazing line up.
David Devaney asked if she would be a part of a Benefit Concert at The Stereo Room,
all the money earned would go to an artist in need.
She didn't know the artist personally but did a little research
and couldn't pass up the chance to be a part of something so amazing.
The line up was incredible.
The TALENT was superb.
The kindness of the musicians was impressing.
David Devaney and his wife, Krista, are INSPIRING.
They put this concert together in one week.
Hoping to get the word out.
THE WORD GOT OUT!!
People filled the seats... & the floor & the hallways.
Standing room only.
Some of the audience knew who would receive the money and many had no idea.
I LOVE our COMMUNITY!!
David Devaney welcomed the audience and introduced the performers.
Stuart Edge sang 2 songs. Then John Allred.
He asked if Kenz would sing one of his songs with him.
Take Me to Church with John Allred
After John was Kenz
Oh Darling - Beatles
Creep - Radiohead
Who's Loving You - Jackson 5
(Thank you to Aimee Vargus for taking pictures)
Then Nate Smeding, Nate Turley, Rilee Nicole, and James Dawson WOW'd us all.
Jarom Rasmus Hulon briefly explained that he had recently decided to change his path in life and serve a mission for the LDS church adding that once he made this decision "all hell broke loose." (which usually happens in my opinion). Then he sang.
Before the last performer, David emotionally announced that Jarom was receiving the money.
David gave credit to his beautiful wife, Krista, thanking her for allowing him to make her vision a reality.
It was awesome.
Jarom was speechless, humbled and honored.
Amber Lynn Stoppel performed and the night ended with one more song by ALL the performers.
This was a night I will NEVER FORGET.
A sold out show for someone in need.
I hope if you read this post that you click on the names highlighted
and see what amazing people live in our community
that are doing wonderful things with their talents.
And then many took photos - Including this fun "selfie"!
Visit Jarom's blog to learn more about his experience and journey.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Fox Interview Life a Year After Idol
Kenzie LOVES Annie Cutler!
Click HERE to see the video
5:45 pm Teaser!! We watched this over and over and over. Too Funny!
LDS LIVING Article
LDS LIVING - click HERE to see the magazine.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Eighteen Mormons on Reality TV
Who Stood for Their Standards.
American Idol
You can’t talk about Mormons on reality TV without mentioning American Idol and David Archuleta. However, the famed singer wasn’t the first Mormon to compete on the show. Carmen Rasmusen Herbet made it into the top six during the 2003 season of American Idol. During the show, her modest dress standards repeatedly put her at odds with the show’s wardrobe stylists. In fact, a stylist was quoted in Us magazine as saying, “She has a fantastic figure, so [her religious guidelines] are restricting.” But Carmen stood her ground every time—an impressive feat for a teen in a high-pressure showbiz environment. “I really think I found strength beyond my own,” Herbert says. “I wanted to do what was right. I wanted to dress modestly. I was taught to stay true to my values and stay true to myself—even after I went out into the world.”
Five seasons later in 2008, LDS singing sensation David Archuleta was also criticized for his values, in particular, his humility—skeptics thought it was an act. Immediately, David’s friends came to his defense. “People just didn’t understand how David could be shocked when the judges complimented him,” says Dean Kaelin, David’s voice coach. “People thought, ‘How could he not know how good he was?’ Not only does David have a beautiful voice, he is just a good, good kid. That was a shock to America. People couldn’t accept that he was just a humble kid.”
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David Archuleta: Still Making Headlines
After his success on American Idol, David Archuleta saw tremendous success both in his music career and out in the mission field. In addition to his mission to Chile, Archuleta continues to stand for his beliefs and inspires through his music and his considerable charitable work.
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Though Archuleta lost to David Cook in the show’s finale, he’s gone on to have a successful singing career—and even put his work on hold to serve a two-year mission in Chile. He returned home with honor in March of 2014. Other Mormons on the show include LDS singer Brooke White who competed on the same season as Archuleta and endeared herself to the judges and fans when she explained that he’d never seen an R-rated movie or had a drink of alcohol. She was eliminated after making it to the top five.
And just last year, Latter-day Saint Kenzie Hall had a shot at performing on the show after being selected to advance out of 40,000 applicants. However, in a surprise twist, the show eliminated five of the 15 female contestants without ever allowing them to sing for America’s votes. Though disappointed, she told the Deseret News, “All along, I knew I had to rely on my Savior because He sees the bigger picture. And I had a good experience, I think, because I kept to my standards, and I’m proud of that.”Photos courtesy of LDS Living; Deseret News. Left: Carmen Rasmusen Herbet. Right: Kenzie Hall.
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