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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Video: Kriss Mincey Talks American Idol

Harford County Public Schools alum Kriss Mincey got through to Hollywood.

Harford County resident Kriss Mincey is headed to Hollywood for a chance to become the next big thing in music. That local teachers and school programs helped shape 22-year-old Mincey into the woman she is today was evident as she wandered the halls of her high school Alma Mater. At Aberdeen High School, Mincey—who grew up in Baltimore, Richmond and points in between—took up dance and came out of her shell.  She never returned to that shell. It was in College Park where she really began to explore music. As a student at the University of Maryland, Mincey found her niche. Now, Mincey is on the world's stage as a contestant on American Idol. She's made it to Hollywood. Beyond that, she can't say much. She chatted with Patch during her visit …

Carol

1:15 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Best wishes to you. Did anyone watch American Idol last night May 1, 2013? Worse show of the season. Nicki needs to get off the show she has done nothing to help rating, as a matter of fact she is making more people not want to watch the show....Get a grip American Idol   more ›

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Harford County Resident Competing On American Idol

American Idol kicked off its latest season Wednesday night on FOX.

Could a Harford County hometown singer become the next American Idol? Kriss Mincey hopes so. The local singer is currently competing on Season 12 of American Idol. "I'm originally from Baltimore, MD, by way of Aberdeen, MD," Mincey said in an introductory video. Watch the video, included with this post. "Nothing gives me more joy than being on stage," she said.  Kriss is Los Angeles-bound after getting by the judging panel in New York. As of Thursday afternoon, her Facebook page had just under 800 fans. TELL US: Do you know Kriss Mincey? Leave a comment.

Ashley

3:42 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013

I'm not a fan of the show, but good for her. I hope she wins.   more ›

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