Local singer wins Life 88.5 contest

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Molly Rodriguez, with her passion for sharing the gospel and hope to inspire the younger generation, has won the Life 88.5 radio contest.

Entering the contest with Katy Nichole's Hold On, Rodriguez was announced as the winner on Thursday, June 5.

The young singer will now open for Colton Dixon, Caleb & John and Allison Eide at the Life 88.5 Free Concert on Saturday, June 21, at the Kearney Amphitheater, located at 3001 N. Highway 33 in Kearney, Missouri.

For Rodriguez, it's not just about music, it's about the message. She hopes her story and her songs will inspire others, especially young people, to boldly share their faith.

"When I first started, it was a lot of nerves but now I've had to learn to just put the focus fully on God," Rodriguez said.

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