Big D Opry Rocks Gilley's Dallas - June 7, 2010
A talent contest for female Country vocalists yielded some excellent performances by the three young women competing for the coveted prize. First up was Amber Carrington, singing “Here Comes Goodbye”. With one of the better performances of the night and smooth, beautiful vocals, Amber handily took the competition when the smoke cleared. Up next, the youngest performer of the evening at 15 years old, was Lindsay Mendez, with her rendition of “When You Smile at Me”. Lindsay’s performance was uneven, but give her a few more years to practice and refine her skills and we may be in for a treat. Last, but by no means least in the competition was Rayla Ray. Her performance of “Exactly What I Didn’t Want to Happen” was a show stopper and one of the best overall performances of the night. What she lacked in vocal polish, she more than made up for with enthusiasm and flash. Rayla owned the stage from the second she stepped onto it. Sashaying from one point to the next and engaging the audience with zeal, we can expect great things from her in the future. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for Rayla Ray.