Cyclone Voice will be taking place tonight in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, where students will sing and compete in front of a panel of judges, including country singer Lauren Alaina. Get to know this year’s contestants here:

Hailey Padgett

Year: Senior

Major: Graphic Design

What they’re singing: “If I Ain’t Got You”

“I decided to audition for Cyclone Voice because I told myself every year that I would audition, but never did.  Now that it is my last year at Iowa State, I promised my grandma that I would audition, and here I am!”

Elliemae Millenkamp

Year: Freshman

Major: Agricultural Business

What they’re singing: “I am going to be singing a song I wrote called Russian Roulette. I picked this song because I wanted to do something different and sing an original.”

“I am auditioning for the Cyclone Voice because I love music and thought it would be a fun way to meet people on campus who love music as well. It has been a lot of fun!”

Megan Van Kirk

Year: senior

Major: Event Management

What they’re singing: ‘Gravity’ by Sara Barellies.

“The reason why I decided to do Cyclone Voice this year was because I saw the show with Jesse McCartney last year and it was really great getting to see everyone perform. One because they were all amazing and, two because its a great idea and lets people express themselves through music!”

Samantha Kragel

Year: Freshman

Major: Pre-Interior Design

What they’re singing: “Famous Last Words” by My Chemical Romance

“Performing and singing are some of my biggest passions and I try to take any opportunity I can to do them. Cyclone Voice has provided me an opportunity to connect with other passionate performers backstage and feel proud of my acomplishment on something I have loved doing for years.”

Derek Lutt

Year: Freshman

Major: Pre-Business

What they’re singing: Run Away With Me by Kerrigan and Lowdermilk

“I decided to audition for Cyclone Voice mainly because I wanted to return to the stage. I’m a freshman at ISU and throughout high school I was always involved with everything music or drama related, but when I started here at ISU, I wasn’t involved in anything and I saw this as a great opportunity to perform again and meet some people who are just as crazy into music as me.”

 

Tyler Geiger

Year: Freshman

Major: Agricultural Business

What they’re singing: Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash

“I decided to audition last minute this year with my friend EllieMae because we figured why not. We were both fans of Lauren Alaina and wanted to meet her. We knew the worst the judges could say was no but we went for it!”

 

 

 

 

Emmy Rose Cuvelier

Year: Junior

Major: Performing Arts

“I auditioned for Cyclone Voice because, as a Performing Arts major, performing is what I want to do with my future, and Cyclone Voice has provided a fun and challenging opportunity to do so for the past three years!”

 

Nick Pigott

Year: Senior

Major: English

What they’re singing: “Feeling Good” by Michael Buble

“I tried out for this competition my freshman year, back when it was VEISHEA Idol. I fell in love with the competition, and I’ve been doing it ever since then.”

 

Jess Tharp

Year: Sophomore

Major: Animal Science

What they’re singing: Liability by Lorde

“I decided to do the audition for Cyclone Voice on a whim the last possible day to enter! I just thought it’d be a fun thing to do while at Iowa State.”

 

Sharla Charlton

Year: Junior

Major: Psychology

What they’re singing:I see fire by Ed Sheeran

“I decided to audition because I adore singing and just wanted to face my fear of crowds and competitions.”

 

Hannah Joy McNeal

Year: Freshman

Major: Open Option

What they’re singing: Sunday Morning by Maroon 5.

“I decided to audition for the Cyclone Voice for the same reason that everyone else did! I love performing and singing and music. Even if I did not make it to finals, putting myself out there and challenging myself is a success in itself. Everyone is so nice and talented so you really want everyone to do good, but the group of talent is definitely intimidating to a point!”