The seventh annual Owensboro Lip Sync Battle raised a record $223,670 for the nonprofit on Saturday night. Of the 10 teams competing, the group City Dads was voted Grand Champion.
The Lip Sync Battle is the primary fundraiser for Puzzle Pieces, with money coming in the form of sponsorships, team fundraising, and ticket sales. This year’s event was sponsored by Vineyard Primary Care.
The show kicked off with special performances by emcees Chad Benefield and Mary-Katherine Maddox, radio personalities from WBKR.
Competitors included the following (winners of each battle are noted in bold):
Education Battle
Daviess County High School vs. Apollo High School
Health Battle
Philpot Primary Care vs. Chemo Queens
Battle of the Sippers & Spitters
Glenmore Distillery vs. Swedish Match
Dad Battle
West Side Dads vs. City Dads
Wild Card Battle
Corey Wilford & Friends vs. DJ Shay & Friends
Glenmore Distillery’s team secured the most donations with more than $40,000 raised, earning them the Community Piece Award.
“Our 2024 event has been the most epic one yet,” said Puzzle Pieces Executive Director Amanda Owen. “We could not do what we do without the support from our sponsors, performers, and ticket buyers – they each play a part in supporting our clients.”
Puzzle Pieces serves more than 400 clients with disabilities, providing essential life and vocational skills. They have three residential homes, have placed nearly 100 clients in local jobs, and provide the region’s only targeted autism programming.
