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Vocal HERspective: Lynn Blakeney

From a childhood full of music, to a scary diagnosis, to finding her voice again, Lynn Blakeney clearly doesn’t take her ability to sing for granted. With three sparkly hats and more medals than she can count, you may be surprised to know that Lynn’s focus goes far beyond competing. Listen in as she chats about her time with Upstate Rhythm, LiveWire, Roulette, Northern Blend, and even Village Vocal Chords, plus her perspective as a judge and coach. So much to pack into one episode!

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Vocal HERspective: Jess Leigh

Jess Leigh has found herself in her rural community arts community, especially in Northern Blend Chorus and Roulette, both 2024 Harmony, Inc. Champions. Hear about her entrance into barbershop and the personal journey behind her path to gold. Authenticity is key, but that’s just the beginning!

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Vocal HERspective: Gaye LaCasce

Gaye LaCasce talks about her journey in harmony and in Harmony, Inc – often one in the same! Combining her lifelong love music with executive experience in the corporate world, Gaye’s leadership is guiding the organization to new heights.

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Vocal HERspective: Kelly Peterson

Longtime singer Kelly Peterson has sung in ensembles across the country and is now using her background in music business as the first ever Executive Director of Harmony, Inc. While continuing to sing, of course!

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Vocal HERspective: Samantha Tramack

Barbershoppers recognize the Tramack family name – a family descended from multiple generations of chord ringers with no sign of slowing up anytime soon. Vocal HERspective speaks with Samantha Tramack from the youngest generation of stars. From begging to join the New England Voices in Harmony at age 6 to winning her first crown with Taken 4 Granite, she’s just getting started.

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Vocal HERspective: Morgan La Croix

This week on Vocal HERspective, Kris and Amanda meet with two-time Harmony Queen, Morgan La Croix. Morgan is pretty much a lifelong barbershopper, taking to the risers at a very young age. She’s shared her magic with so many different communities within Harmony, Inc and has so much more to give. You can hear her sing with her latest chorus Northern Blend Chorus or her current quartet Roulette – HI Quartet.

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Vocal HERspective: Epic – Part 1

We’re still getting to know our new host Kris, so we decided to bring in her squad. In the first of a 2-part interview, Amanda sits down with all of the lovely ladies of Epic the 2012 Harmony, Incorporated Queens.

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Vocal HERspective: Tessa Walker

This week on Vocal HERspective is an interview with Tessa Walker – Harmony, Incorporated Harmony Queen and Sweet Adelines International Rising Star with Hot Pursuit Quartet and music educator toughing it out in the temporary normal.

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Vocal HERspective: Lynn Hughes

For Kris’ first official episode, she got to invite her first guest! For episode 62, Kris and Amanda sit down with Kris’ quartet mate, Lynn Hughes. Together, they became Harmony, Incorporated Harmony Queens with Hot Topic in 2003. There’s a little bit of reminiscing, but a lot of insight onto what made that group click, what they wish could have been different, and how music continues to play a role in Lynn’s life.

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Vocal HERspective: Donna McKay

On Episode 30, International President of Harmony, Incorporated Donna McKay, sits down with Amanda to talk the past, present, and future of barbershop and Harmony, Inc.