November 23, 2024

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CD Review & Giveaway – Faryl Smith – 3 Winners!

CD Review & Giveaway – Faryl Smith – 3 Winners!
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Faryl Smith is a 13-year-old singing sensation. Hailing from Northamptonshire, England, Smith blew judges away on “Britain’s Got Talent” with her powerful voice. Even Simon Cowell remarked that she was “Literally one in a million …the most talented youngster I’ve ever heard.”

And now with her debut album “Faryl” set for a US release on May 5th, Smith is bringing her powerhouse voice stateside. I had a chance to preview the album, and I was very impressed. Smith is a classical singer (think: Charlotte Church), and she delivers. There are powerful renditions of traditional hymns like “Ave Maria” and “Amazing Grace” alongside more contemporary tracks, like her cover of John Denver’s “Annie’s Song”. There’s even a version of ABBA’s “The Way Old Friends Do” – I’m a huge ABBA fan, and I was impressed to find out that Björn Ulvaeus personally changed the song’s lyrics especially for Smith.

Smith’s rich operatic voice is beautiful and compelling – anyone who enjoys this genre would do well to give this disc a spin. And three lucky Contest Corner readers will win their own copy of “Faryl”! Here’s how to enter:

1. For your first entry, check out the Faryl Smith Listening Party. Then come back here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite song is!

This step is required to qualify for the drawing. Be sure to leave an email address with your comment, so that I may notify you in the event that you are the lucky winner!

Want extra entries? Do any of the following, and leave a separate comment for each one:

2. Write a post on your blog linking to this giveaway. Then come back here and leave me the link!
3. Write about this on Twitter, then come back and leave me the link to your tweet!
4. Subscribe to my blog updates by entering your email into the “Subscribe” box in the sidebar. Then come back and leave me the email you subscribed with!
5. Become a follower of my blog by clicking the “Follow” button in my sidebar! Then come back here and let me know in a separate comment!
6. Post Contest Corner’s button on your website – just copy and paste the following code, and let me know where you put it:


7. Post “The British Invasion” button on your website – copy and paste the following code, and leave me a comment with the link:



Rules, regulations, and other important stuff: Giveaway ends on May 17th at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen the following day via Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond to my notification email, or a new winner will be chosen in their place. Giveaway is open to US residents.

0 thoughts on “CD Review & Giveaway – Faryl Smith – 3 Winners!”

  1. I like how she sings Amazing Grace. Always has been one of my favorites.

  5. That was incredible! What a beautiful voice she has! My favorite would be Somewhere. I love that song. So many I like. Thank you!

  10. Somewhere
    I saw her on Ellen. Awesome voice

    luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

  14. I think Amazing Grace. . . it’s one of my favorites so that might create a slight bias!

    mdhohn(at)msn(dot)com

  43. What a lyrical voice! Her song entitled “How Can I Keep From Singing?” is my favorite. Many thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  44. I am a fan/follower of your blog.
    Thanks for the chance!
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  50. It’s hard to pick just one favorite. I LOVED her version of Amazing Grace, but Annie’s song made me envision someone spinning around with their arms out it was so joy filled. Also loved Ave Maria and Somwhere. Okay….I’ll stop now.

    pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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