New Orleans, LA—Performance-based Standards (PbS) held their annual awards night on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, and had the great honor of a live performance from one of the two solo artist winners of this year’s PbS Kids Got Talent Contest.
Kay, from Long Creek Youth Development Center, Maine Department of Corrections, performed an original vocal titled “I Don’t Want to Love You.”
“It’s about young love and how we didn’t have it growing up. The only thing we had was each other,” she told the audience, explaining the genesis of the song.
Moments later, the soundtrack filled the room, followed by the soulful, melodic sound of Kay’s voice. With the stage presence of a seasoned professional, she masterfully held the audience’s attention until the very last note.
In addition to her impressive songwriting and vocal skills, Kay is a visual artist, her stunning artwork showcased in the slideshow below.
We thank Kay for sharing her talent and art with us and wish her great success in her future creative endeavors.
Watch Kay’s winning solo performance of Take My Advice.