Morgan City's Payton Dinger performs during the KQKI Music Showdown held Friday night during the Atchafalaya Music Festival at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Dinger was chosen as the contest winner.
The Daily Review/Diane Miller Fears
Payton Dinger of Morgan City was the winner Friday night of the KQKI Music Showdown held in conjunction with the Atchafalaya Music Festival at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. From left are KQKI Sales Manager Brady Borel, KQKI announcer Mac Bruno, contestant Brandon Verdin, Dinger, second place winner Sonny Iverson, third place winner Shannon Loupe and KQKI Station Manager Bryan Protich.
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Dinger wins showdown, Atchafalaya Music Festival continues
Payton Dinger of Morgan City was declared the winner Friday night during the KQKI Music Showdown held in conjunction with the Atchafalaya Music Festival at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.
Four contestants competed. Taking second was Sonny Iverson and third was Shannon Loupe.
The Atchafalaya Music Festival will continue Saturday night with Dinger opening from 5-6 p.m., doors will open at 4:15 p.m. and tickets are available at the door.
Following Dinger will be Shorts in December from 6:30-9 p.m. and closing the night will be the Kyle Daigle Band from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.
East Gate BBQ will be selling food and a cash bar will be open.