Kylie (16) was yesterday named as the overall winner in the intermediate section of the annual Gold Guitar competition, after picking up titles for best composition, traditional and gospel styles and vocal solo.
The win is a continuation of a brief but successful career for Kylie, who started playing guitar at age 7 and began singing lessons at age 11.
The junior and intermediate sections of the competition were held on Friday and Saturday nights, followed by the seniors last night.
Results.- Junior: Highest-scoring Gore CMC member, Jenny Mitchell (Gore); gospel, Khona Va'aga-Gray (Otara); duet Amelia & Liam (Hinds); vocal solo, Khona Va'aga-Gray; overall winner, Khona Va'aga-Gray.
Intermediate: Highest-scoring Gore CMC member, Cavell Clearwater (Invercargill); composition, Kylie Price (Dunedin); best group, Miti Girls (Wellington); instrumental, Just Kiddin' (Auckland); traditional, Kylie Price; gospel, Kylie Price; duet, Dream Girls (Wellington); country rock, Tiana Miti (Wellington); vocal solo, Kylie Price; overall runner-up, Tiana Miti; overall winner, Kylie Price.
