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Representing Roseland Lanes, Heather Cullata,
Takes 1st Place at Regional Karaoke Competition
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| Oakwood Village, OH --- Heather Cullata from Uniontown, Ohio will be representing Roseland Lanes with her superb singing voice in Las Vegas, Nevada. She won the Regional Karaoke superstar Contest 3 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania on May 12. Heather along with Regina Lesley from Maple Heights, Ohio competed with other finalist from Ohio, Kentucky, PA & Indiana. |
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The competition started in February at local bowling centers throughout the nation. Week after week, singers would try out for their spot at the regional level. Heather will fly to Las Vegas and compete against twelve other competitors at the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) International Bowl Expo on June 25th. Of that twelve, one will be the $5,000 winner and rein the Karaoke Superstar title. That person will also be the opening act for Grammy winning artist LeAnn Rimes on Thursday, June 28th. While in Vegas, the winner will have a recording session with Remedy Records.
This competition, formally called the National Bowling Karaoke Idol Contest, is sponsored by The Lighting and Karaoke Store in Everett, Washington and The Bowling Proprietors Association of America.
“We are so excited for Heather that she will represent Roseland Lanes in the national competition. She is a young adult with a dynamic voice. I am so proud to have so many talented singers come to our center to compete. With the contest being in its third year, how fortunate we are to have three regional finalists represent us at the nationals for three consecutive years. That says a lot for our judges.” says Roseland Lanes Manager, Anna Marie Slaby.
In June 2005, the then 16 year old Heather Cullata represented Roseland Lanes at the National Bowling Karaoke Idol Contest in Orlando, Florida. Heather won the second place trophy and $2,500.00 after a great performance. Over 32,000 singers nationwide were involved in the 2005 contest.
In 2006, over 40,000 nationwide were involved in the competition. Virginia Williams who lives in Charlotte, NC., came to Ohio, after finding the competition on our web page, competed, and won our center finals. She then won the regional championship and competed at the national level representing Roseland Lanes. She flew to Las Vegas where Williams was crowned the idol winner, winning $5,000, a recording contract and studio time with Remedy Records. She also appeared on stage for the opening act for Kool & the Gang.
New this year, the national competition will be live on www.karaokelivetv.com on June 25th at 7 pm Pacific time. Anyone can vote for their favorite contestant. “I’m sure if anyone from this region logs on, they will all vote for Heather. She will be a hard act to follow.” says Slaby.
Roseland Lanes has already committed to being a part of the National Bowling Karaoke Superstar Contest 4. Beginning in January 2008, singers can compete on Saturday evenings in Pete’s Pub at the Lanes.
For those who love to karaoke, join Terri-oke every Saturday evening during the summer and Thursday and Saturday evening beginning in September at Roseland Lanes.
If you would like additional information, please contact Anna Marie Slaby, Manager, Roseland Lanes at 440-232-5444 or visit www.roselandlanes.com.
Roseland Lanes is a “Family Recreation Center.” For over 40 years, the philosophy of Roseland Lanes has remained the same: treat our customers so they are "only a stranger but once." This means a friendly welcome, prompt and courteous service, a clean atmosphere and quality equipment for which we are proud.
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