Brianna Brewer Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Brianna Brewer Performs at Kentucky Farm Bureau Variety Showcase

 

Brianna Brewer of Breathitt County (center) is recognized for her performance at the 2017 KFB Variety Showcase in Louisville. Also pictured are David S. Beck, Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice President (left) and Rob Payne, Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Company, Vice President of Claims (right).

Louisville, KY (December 1, 2017) – Brianna Brewer of Breathitt County performed before a live audience during the November 30 general session of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 98th annual meeting in Louisville. Winner of both the Breathitt County and District 11 preliminary contests, Brewer was one of 11 acts invited to perform at the state level Variety Showcase. The competition is sponsored annually by KFB to support youth achievement in entertainment.

Brewer, who sang “Lead me to the Cross”, was awarded a $250 check for being named the district winner of the Variety Showcase.

KFB’s District 11 is a regional grouping of Kentucky counties, consisting of: Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley and Perry.

 

 

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