Mississippi singer Ashford Sanders of Canton is advancing to the live shows on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” after impressing the judges with his voice, according to local broadcaster WLBT. Sanders joins 44 acts moving forward in the competition, building on a television performance background that includes an appearance on season 5 of BET’s “Sunday’s Best,” as reported by WLBT.
Community Leadership and Gospel Music Roots in Canton
According to WLBT, he served as an organizer for the Canton Music Fest this year, a community gospel music event designed to unite residents.
“The city of Canton as I know it… I’ve seen the city where it was flourishing and I seen it where it was kind of at a standstill,” Sanders stated, according to WLBT. “I said, ‘Hey, what better to bring us together than music?’ It’s something about music that shifts the atmosphere, especially gospel music.”
Did you know? Canton’s rich musical history includes the return of the Canton Music Fest after a 20-year hiatus, which successfully brought the legendary Canton Spirituals back home, as noted by WLBT.
Second Mississippi Contestant Secures Spot in Judges’ Callback Round
Sanders is not the only Mississippi talent featured during the current season of the competition. According to WLBT, a second contestant named Elsie, a singer from Columbia, is competing in the Judges’ Callback Round. This newly introduced format gives selected performers another opportunity to take the stage and secure a chance to advance to the live shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ashford Sanders?
Ashford Sanders is a singer from Canton, Mississippi, who is advancing to the live shows on “America’s Got Talent,” according to WLBT. He previously appeared on season 5 of BET’s “Sunday’s Best” and helped organize the Canton Music Fest.
Which other Mississippi contestant is on America’s Got Talent?
Elsie, a singer from Columbia, Mississippi, is competing this season in the Judges’ Callback Round, according to WLBT.
What community event did Sanders organize?
According to WLBT, Sanders was an organizer for the Canton Music Fest, a gospel music event aimed at bringing the community together.
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