鈥淎merica鈥檚 Got Talent鈥 finalists Linkin鈥 Bridge, performed not once, but twice Tuesday, February 21, in Bradford Auditorium at 91精选 (KSU). Montre Davis, Big Rome Kimbrough, Shon China Lacy, and Ekoe Alexanda, who all originate from Louisville, Kentucky, immediately brought good vibes to campus with their words of wisdom, infectious humor, and A cappella harmonies. They ensured that the audience left inspired whether it was to 鈥渁lways follow your dreams鈥 and 鈥渘ever judge a book by its cover.鈥
The first performance was at a 10 a.m. convocation where Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson welcomed Frankfort High School, Franklin County High School, Western Hills High School, and GEAR UP Kentucky. Linkin鈥 Bridge opened their interactive performance with a cover of 鈥淭hinking Out Loud鈥 by Ed Sheeran, and they invited high school students who could sing to join them. The concert flowed with inspirational music and their stories of humble beginnings.
Dr. Caroline Gibson talks with members of Linkin鈥 Bridge.
After the morning concert, the group also participated in an open forum with KSU students who are interested in music, giving them an opportunity to look deeper into the hard work behind the music industry. The forum was led by led by Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Caroline Gibson. Members of Linkin鈥 Bridge emphasized to students that 鈥渟taying humble is one of the most important things.鈥
In an interview conducted after their first performance, Linkin鈥 Bridge talked about their motivation to sing, and what inspired them to try out for 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Got Talent.鈥
鈥淚 saw that that show gave people a chance to fulfill their dreams, so even if you didn鈥檛 win you could really accomplish something,鈥 said Montre Davis.
Fans can expect to hear Linkin鈥 Bridge鈥檚 new album, which will be released sometime this summer.
Later in the evening, there was a two-hour concert at 7 p.m., open to the Frankfort and campus community with performances by the KSU Concert Choir and Franklin County Step Team. KSU held a reception after the concert for fans to meet and greet the singing sensations and receive signed autographed posters.
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KSU鈥檚 Concert Choir performed at Linkin鈥 Bridge鈥檚 evening concert.
Linkin Bridge鈥檚 fans turned on lights from their cell phones during the performance.