Iolan competes for music role

McFadden was chosen among scores of hopefuls to advance to the voting stage.

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July 12, 2022 - 4:33 PM

On the heels of her debut music release, Iolan Marah Melvin McFadden is vying to be the opening act at Audacy’s “We Can Survive” concert at the Hollywood Bowl this fall in Los Angeles.

McFadden was chosen among scores of hopefuls to advance to the voting stage.

The winner will be selected via an online vote. Voters can do so once every 24 hours through July 21 at https://openingact.radio.com/2022/marah-mcfadden.

On top of opening before some of pop music’s biggest superstars — last year’s concert included Coldplay and Black Eyed Peas — the top vote-getter also will receive $10,000.

McFadden recently released her new EP album, “Sideshow.”

The album consists of songs written and performed by McFadden.

She has performed at venues in Kansas City and Lawrence to promote her new album. She’s also been joined on stage with her sister, Mallory Melvin Watkins.

Both sisters were vocal students of Iolan Carol Chrisenberry.

The 2022 “We Can Survive” lineup will be announced in early August.

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