The seven competitors are set for the summer singing sensation at the National WWII Museum which to culminate with the finale Aug. 19 at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
Maria Hefte
The preliminaries at The National WWII Museum wrapped Tuesday after four weeks of vocalists crooning tunes from the Big Band era in hopes of making it to the finals. Six finalists were selected in the evening contests, with two nights having ties. A wild card contestant was also added.
Maria Hefte, who will sing “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” will join the half dozen already geared for the competition.
She will join preliminary winners including Rad Jennings (“La Vie en Rose”), Adam Breaux (“Old Black Magic”), Hallie Legentre (“Angel Eyes”), Noah Lanier (“Alone”), Elijah Hartman (“The Joint is Really Jumpin'”) and Curstin Kaufman (Skylark”).
The contestants were was selected by a panel of judges and the audience at the previous nights of competition.
The finalists will be accompanied by the museum’s Victory Six Swing Band. In addition to the title and trophy, the winner receives $2,000.
Tickets start at $15. Visit nationalww2museum.org.
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