2024 Jimmy Awards Solo Performance - Gretchen Shope

Finalist Gretchen Shope from the Sutton Foster Awards performs "The Music That Makes Me Dance" from "Funny Girl" at the 2024 Jimmy Awards.
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THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE
From the Musical Funny Girl
Written by Jule Styne, Bob Merrill
Published by Broadway Tunes, Music & Media

[@tatianafiorotto3671]

After years of watching the jimmys we realize that all of the contestants have beautiful voices, but the ones that stand out are the ones who know how to act the song. And this girl sure knows, such a powerful performance, we can see the feelings in her eyes

[@laurenoberdorf6753]

Her range is beautiful. Would love to see her in Alice By Heart as someone who’s loved this show since it was off Broadway. Congratulations Gretchen, and can’t wait to see what’s next for you! ❤

[@dancingqueen171]

alice was actually the role she won for at her high school!

[@LucyScott-ln9he]

She is absolutely INCREDIBLE

[@cswmrw]

This girl right here deserved to win and is spectacular! 🎉❤

[@paulmiller8257]

Congratulations Gretchen! Looking forward to your bright future and continue hearing from you.

[@abbyray02]

Sounds like a Disney princess… so talented!!!!

[@TheHorselessCantor]

Her picture should be next to Range in the dictionary because oh my goodness. Vocal range, dynamic range, emotional range... she's got mastery of alllllll the ranges. Congratulations Gretchen!!!

[@mirandawojda8691]

From midland and so so so proud!!!

[@alldachickens]

love you gretchen ❤ so proud to have been one of your students 😊

[@ThomasThaxter]

yessssssss gretchen!!!! you ate that!! You are an amazing singer! so proud!

[@kmetzz1]

SOOO talented ❤️

[@williewilliams-vf2ns]

Your voice is so beautiful, it reminds me of when I was a little girl before I realize the world can be so cruel and selfish. The LORD has bless you with a gift that brings joy.

[@davie9944]

that’s my best friend!!

[@SidneySmith-mw8ut]

Gretchen. I feel like I’m speaking for most of midland when I say your are genuinely such a beautiful performer I loved watching you live

[@SteeleRose46]

Wonderful! If only the mic hadn't been next to the piano and allowed the piano to overwhelm all of the softer moments.

[@ZE-zl4us]

YUPPP

[@JamieAndrick]

Congratulations Gretchen! Much love from Midland Michigan!

[@reneeleblanc7222]

I recently saw Gretchen in Midland’s production of Next to Normal and was blown away by her talent! So happy for her and everything that she has accomplished and know she has so much more in store ❤️ Congratulations!

[@AJKoehler]

Congratulations, Gretchen!! Absolutely spectacular.

[@bnorem09]

SPECTACULAR

[@AmyGarrLarry]

She always brings me to tears 💖💗💞💕

[@QHG415]

Wow. She is incredible

[@Girlhead]

Incredible