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Newly crowned Hilo Idol Kacy Sanchez hopes her journey, passion for music can inspire others

The 22-year-old from Honoka‘a was crowned winner of the Big Island’s ultimate singing competition Saturday night on the grand stage at Hilo Town Market.

Who will be the first Hilo Idol? Finale Saturday night for Big Island’s singing competition

The six finalists vying for the crown, in no particular order, are Kacy Sanchez, Josh Lozada, Bridge Hartman, Terran “TJ” Kaleiwahea Jr., Teena-Marie Viavia and Loretta “Green Eyes” Lopes.

Who will be the Hilo Idol? First 3 of 6 finalists selected Wednesday

Returning to the Big Island’s ultimate singing competition stage Wednesday night at Hilo Town Market were nine of the 18 winners from the first six quarterfinal rounds, once again battling it out in karaoke format.

This is Hilo Idol: New singing competition opening doors for Big Island talent

Hilo Idol, is creating a platform — a literal stage — for exposure, cross-promotion and being part of reconnecting, re-establishing and reinvigorating the community in a still-waking post-COVID world.