Four More Contestants Say "Gimme The Mike!"

Muskogee's Ken Beard is one of this week's contestants. Beard writes songs for his church choir and draws his inspiration from his 92-year-old father. Beard's favorite song is 'Sleepers, Wake' by J.S. Bach.

Tulsa's Kristyn Paschal wants the "mike" all to herself. Of course Paschal enjoys singing, but she also enjoys crocheting and going to church. In fact, her inspiration is her pastor, Reverend Moulden. Paschal's favorite song is 'If I Ain't Got You' by Alicia Keys.

Garrett Gibson wants to take the "mike" all the way back to Ralston, Oklahoma. Gibson is a George Strait fans and says the country crooner is his inspiration. It's no surprise that a George Strait song, 'I Cross My Heart,' is Gibson's favorite. Besides singing, Gibson enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing.

Broken Arrow's Mandy Hill is this week's final contestant. She's inspired by her husband, Travis, and loves Whitney Houston's version of 'I Will Always Love You.' Hill may be a talented singer, but she also has a hidden talent - Mandy can skin a deer!

To learn more about Hill and all of this week's contestants, visit the "Gimme The Mike" page. You can also click on the video links to watch special reports on each contestant by NewsOn6.com's Margaret Stokes.

One of these contestants will join the other four weekly winners and a wildcard winner in the live grand finale on August 18, 2008 at Cain's Ballroom.