“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”
This famous line from Edward Hickson’s Moral Song reigns true in all aspects of life for Sarah Brown, especially when it comes to perfecting her craft. After competing once before, Brown was recently named the winner of the 16th annual Kowaliga Idol.
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