It was truly an honor to sing the Star-Spangled Banner during the 2024 Mr. America bodybuilding competition. Though I've emceed nearly 150 events, this was my first public delivery of the National Anthem -- at a major venue, no less. The audience response was spectacular, and their interest even spilled into the Tropicana later that evening with fans stopping to take photos and chat.
The year 2023 ushered in some career-expanding opportunities, from emceeing a New York City literary event to making my off-Broadway comedy -- and unexpected singing -- debut. My decision to shift focus away from ring announcing to acting and singing (while continuing to emcee stage events) was a wise one that already is paying dividends.
There is no better compliment than to hear someone like celebrity "White House" Chef Eric Rush tell me that my booming voice at Mr. America 2020 had made him want to rip off his shirt and join the bodybuilder competitors on stage! He is seen here interviewing me along with his special-guest co-host "Eric the Trainer" Fleishman (R.I.P.)