Bowling Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University’s Gospel Choir, The Amazing Tones of Joy, placed first in the annual College Choir Explosion Competition in Louisville over the weekend.

The choir competed against five other choirs including those from Kent State University, second place winners, and the University of Louisville, which placed third. Prize money for first place was $5,500.

“We are very happy to have represented WKU so well and are looking forward to doing the same next year,” said choir member Jorian Seay, a Louisville sophomore. “We plan on using the money to buy our own instruments, and prepare for our upcoming 35th anniversary weekend celebration which will be held April 21-23.”

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