Soul Train Honors Chris

Congratulations to Sherry McCarthy of Red Bay, AL who was selected as the Grand Prize Winner of the “Missing You” Getaway Contest sponsored by Couples Resorts and Oceanic Tradewinds Music.

Sherry wins a 7-day/6-night vacation getaway to any choice of Couples Resorts in Jamaica, complete with Round-trip airline tickets for 2 people. The vacation getaway prize also includes:

– Unlimited meals, snacks and gourmet dining, prepared by award winning chefs.

– Unlimited premium brand alcoholic drinks and bar cocktails.

– Unlimited use of all sporting equipment including instruction.

– Snorkeling, sailing, tennis, squash, SCUBA diving and much more.

– All resort gratuities and taxes.

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. Stay tuned, and check back at the website as we will soon be making a 2nd Prize drawing for a Blackberry phone.

From the Jamaica Observer

WITH a degree in economics from Kingston University in London, Chris DeMontague could have pursued a different path but has his focus set on making it in the music business as a singer.

"The day after I did my last exam, I headed straight for Jamaica," DeMontague confessed, admitting that he pursued his degree just so "I have it, but music is my real profession".

Following a stellar showing on the Heineken talent stage Friday last, at the recently held Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Chris DeMontague went on to turn heads as he hit the main stage the following day, rubbing shoulders with the likes of international stars Natalie Cole, Air Supply and Committed.

His debut found him opening for popular reggae superstar Tarrus Riley, with a performance that not only got him noticed, but received rave reviews from local publication The Jamaica Observer stating:

"The artiste dubbed the promise of tomorrow... If his delivery is anything to go by then we can agree with Soul Train that it won't be long before his name will be ringing on the lips of lovers of great music. With a powerful rendition of Sam Cooke's Change Is Gonna Come, the upcoming star made his exit."

It seems the change has already come for this rising star, who continues to impress as he makes his mark on the music scene.

Source: Monday January 31, 2011; The Jamaica Observer.