With almost 600 video submissions and over 32,000 votes, the public has chosen the winner of The Hourly Gig!
Drum roll please….
Ben Gallaher of Nashville, Tenn.!
About Ben
Originally from Harrisburg, Penn., Ben is currently a junior at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. A singer, songwriter and guitarist, he shares his music at a variety of gigs, such as weddings, correctional institutes, festivals, backyard picnics and more.
"I am from a small town in central Pennsylvania and grew up with two older brothers who loved country music. I love the stories in the songs, the originality in country music entertainers and the energy coming from every guitar. I began playing guitar at age six and love performing live.”
Ben just finished his first album where he plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar, six-string banjo and mandolin on the self-titled record. He was recently awarded Pennsylvania's "Arpeggio" award, which is given to an entertainer who is a role model for youth in the arts statewide.
Ben works an hourly job as a landscaper, where you can find him mowing, mulching, trimming, snow removing and landscape designing.
When he's not singing, writing, playing, studying or mowing lawns, you'll find the 20-year-old Eagle Scout fishing or hunting.
Congratulations, Ben! We are looking forward to you opening for country music star Brantley Gilbert on Sept. 19, in Richmond, Va. at the Snagajob Pavilion!
Thanks to everyone who entered The Hourly Gig! We were all blown away by all of the talent. Be sure to check out our five finalists.
About Kim Costa
My som is sooooo talented !!!!
Unemployment could be resolved with the help of your effort helping all citizens to find a job provided they wouldn’t just picky…because through sangajob, work is everywhere and available.
please check out this band, they are hot. they have been around since 1985 and are very well known in mn. would love to enter them in the hourly gig contest
Hi Karen! Have the band enter our contest by filling out the official entry form. Thanks for your support
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Is it singers or rappers or both
Hi Brooke! The competition is open to all genres of music. Good luck!
hi kim i posted a web site of my hubby the only thing is its a interview is that exceptable or should i get him to rap while i record him then send it.
Hi! To be considered, we need a video of an actual music performance. Good luck!
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I hope that it doesn’t have to be just rock music I play a little different. My friend sent me the link so I hope its ment to be haha good luck everyone!
Hi Ryder! The contest is open to all genres of music. Good luck!
To all those that work like clark kent & lois during the day and throw on there Capes like us at night, trying to save the world one song at a time. I got nothing but love for yall…
To miss Kim K. Congrats on your engagement….we would love to play your wedding..lol….just saying.
To the world…next pretty butterflii or hard working ant u might see…may they remind u of us…..HEAVY BUG YEAR….swarming a city near you real soon! One Love!
Thank you Daviid! Good luck, I am looking forward to watching your video
I hope I get it! This is my dream!
my husband just entered this contest i wish him the best of luck he is a wonderful father great husband and my best friend and i happy to say if anyone deserves it its my husband hard work finally payed off good luck to all may the best one win!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can a person just be a singer or must there be some instrument they must play as well? Any age limits?
Hi Vanessa! We are looking for original music of all kinds, including solo acts! You must be at least 14 to enter. Good luck!
Too bad I don’t live in the US at the moment. I’d loooove to enter this contest! If you’d like to check out my original music anyway, go to http://www.youtube.com/missmaaylove .
I swear there’ll be a time when I can pay my bills by doing the thing I love most: making music…
Good luck to everyone who’s entering this contest!
So this contest is not for rappers or just pop/rock?
Hi there! The contest is open to all genres of music. Good luck!
I have not done this in so long. I hope you will like acapella. Haven’t been able 2 jam out with anyone since I had kids.
I love to sing singing is my dream. My inspire is Beyonce.I love her because she shows the prospect life in an African American. As being a 14 year old I have lots of talent .My first video I posted on YouTube was when I was 12 years old.I have had a huge vocal change since then. To be a 14 year old I have the voice of a 22 year old.
Hey Kim,
I know you’ve probably gotten this from a thousand others before me, but I just want to thank you guys for the opportunity. Whether I get chosen or not, atleast I was given a chance. I am more of a lyricist than a singer, but hey, such opportunities don’t come often. Thank you guys/gals.
P.S. I have never done anything like this before, is the waiting always so nerve racking?
Please check out one my most recent “masterpiece”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcCBRAx9TdY&feature=plcp
Thank you so much, Eyong! Good luck
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Kim! This is awesome! I entered my song for the contest and look forward to seeing who the judges select! Thanks for this opportunity and I think that it is wonderful that you are reaching out to this community. I wrote a rap called People of the World (Get Up) and I’m so excited that I finally have a venue to share it <3
Good luck everyone!
-Tisha
I entered the contest already, but here’s my video for those of you on the message board! I’m a twenty-five year old song-writer from Alabama. This is my first ever attempt at a webcam video submission, as I spend most of my time writing/performing and recording in my home studio. Hope you like my song, The Waitress’ Blues.
Thanks for letting me a part of this contest
Hi Kim~
Thanks for the opportunity to provide feedback. These top 5 contestants are all recognition-worthy.
I would suggest monitoring your discussion replies closely and with discretion before posting them publicly. Some of these links are disgusting at best.
Thanks~ PP
Good luck!!
Hello my name is Victor and I have been singing an performing a very long time just waiting on a break. I am a R&B/Jazz singer and I think this is a great way to showcase talent. I would like o enter if its possible.
Hi Victor! Submissions are now closed and the top 5 finalists have been revealed. Stay tuned, we just may to this again
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I hope you got my vote right. I voted for Everwilde and ‘Trucker Man’. Thank you.
we hosted at the Commodore Grille Ben Gallaher’s CD release party, what a young unique performer, high energy, solid performance and highly recommended for any opening. rickstewart
Emma, yuour voice is very clear
You have my vote,George Taylor. Good luck!
Thanks Jennifer!
I think all of the five i listened too had great styles of their own an this is FANTASTIC TO SEE SNAGAJOB DOING THIS HOPE IT PROVIDES A CHANCE FOR PEOPLE! ROCK-ON
I find that Is going strong, Let her in. and Jarsi has what it takes. Let him in. the others are down home boys especially the Harmonic Jig singer. consider him strongly.
good luck..
good music and voice you