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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Video: Kriss Mincey Talks American Idol

University of Maryland alum Kriss Mincey got through to Hollywood.

Kriss Mincey is a relative newcomer to the music scene. At Aberdeen High School, Mincey—who grew up in Baltimore, Richmond and points in between—took up dance and came out of her shell.  She never returned to that shell. It was in College Park where she really began to explore music. As a student at the University of Maryland, Mincey found her niche. Now, Mincey, 22, is on the world's stage as a contestant on American Idol. She's made it to Hollywood. Beyond that, she can't say much. She chatted with Patch during a visit at Aberdeen High, where she and her sister, Lydia, gave us a tour and a look back at her time as an Eagle. She even ran into two of her favorite teachers from her days in the Science and Math Academy at Aberdeen. » Check …

Thursday, January 17, 2013

UMD Grad Competing On American Idol

American Idol kicked off its latest season Wednesday night on FOX.

Could a University of Maryland grad become the next American Idol? Kriss Mincey hopes so. The local singer is currently competing on Season 12 of American Idol. "I'm originally from Baltimore, MD, by way of Aberdeen, MD," Mincey said in an introductory video. (Watch the video included with this post.) "Nothing gives me more joy than being on stage," she said.  Kriss is Los Angeles-bound after getting past a panel of judges in New York. As of Thursday afternoon, her Facebook page had just under 800 fans. Check out more of her music on YouTube and Tumblr. TELL US: Do you know Kriss Mincey? Leave a comment.

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