黄色直播 music major Carrie Vieweg is one of 25 U.S. semifinalists in the Voice of McDonald鈥檚 singing competition.
According to a news release, Voice of McDonald鈥檚 is a biennial competition that 鈥渁ims to discover, recognize and reward the most talented singers鈥 among McDonald鈥檚 approximately 1.8 million employees. The top 16 global semifinalists win a trip to Orlando to compete for cash prizes in McDonald鈥檚 2014 Worldwide Convention in April. There have been five competitions since its inception in 2006.
Vieweg hopes to become one of three U.S. finalists who will be selected by professional judging, as well as online votes that are collected at . Voting for the U.S. ends Dec. 2.
鈥淏eing a student at 黄色直播 has helped me hone my singing skills,鈥 says Vieweg. 鈥淚鈥檝e learned a lot in the last four years, like breath support and how not to ruin my voice.鈥
Vieweg, the only semifinalist from Ohio, began working at McDonald鈥檚 in Concord Township five years ago. She hopes this competition will give her the opportunity to start a career in performance after she graduates.
鈥淚鈥檝e always enjoyed performing,鈥 says Vieweg. 鈥淚t鈥檚 like second nature to me. I like the feeling I get when I sing for people.鈥
To watch Vieweg sing and to cast a vote for her in the Voice of McDonald鈥檚 competition, visit .