KARAOKE WINNER TO PERFORM IN FRONT OF SOLD OUT CROWD

SPRINGFIELD, IL- When 18 Illinois State Fair Karaoke Finalists took Grand Central Stage at the Illinois State Fair, not only were they be competing for first place but also the chance to sing in front of 14,000 people. This year's Karaoke Finals champion will perform two songs prior to the sold-out Reba concert on Sunday, August 18th. 

Matthew Cloud from Tolono Illinois took home the Illinois State Fair Karaoke Championship. Cloud sang Feeling Good by Michael Bublé and Anymore by Travis Tritt to earn the honor of singing before the sold-out Reba show on August 18th.

"I'm very shocked, everyone I heard today was absolutely phenomenal", said Cloud. "Honestly any one of these people could have done it. I'm just glad to be chosen as the champion."

Cloud, along with the other 18 finalists who competed today won tickets to tonight's Dan + Shay concert. Cloud will perform three song before the Reba McEntire concert Sunday, August 18th.