Truett Davis, 12, a member of Union County 4-H, won first place in the Youth and Talent Contest at the Appalachian Fair on August 22. The announcement came from UT Extension Union County.
There were seven contestants, ranging from 12-21, and Truett was the youngest. He has taught himself piano over the past couple of years, and only this month, began formal instruction with a piano teacher. He played “Rush E” and the audience was delighted.
“I was very surprised that I would place that high. I’m really happy that I did. I thank the Lord that he gave me the opportunity to do that,” he said.
This is not the first time Truett has made the news. In April, his “Cinnamon Roll Cornbread” recipe was selected as a Top 10 finalist and he was invited to compete in the National Cornbread Festivals’ Youth Cook Off in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
In addition, he won the National Beef Council’s “Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner” competition two years ago with his video demonstration for Italian Beef Meatball Sandwich Rolls.
Truett has entered 4-H public speaking competitions and made it to regionals. In addition to piano and cooking, he enjoys playing basketball and building complex Lego structures. His parents are Brandon and Gina Davis; grandparents are David and Becky Davis, Kent and Beverly Tignor. He is a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Here’s Rush E, though not by Truett Davis
Information and quotes provided by UT Extension Union County.
