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Terri Lyons from Trinidad and Tobago has emerged as the Queen of Queens for Carnival 2024 on the vibrant island of Montserrat! Her remarkable talent and captivating performances have solidified her legacy in the world of calypso music. This amazing feat, winning the title for the third consecutive year and reaching the pinnacle in any field of endeavor, is an impressive achievement. Terri's talent has taken her to the top, and for that we are proud and thankful for all her achievements.
Terri first claimed the prestigious title in December 2022 with her powerful renditions of "Obeah" and "Meghan My Dear." Terri's success didn't end there; in December 2023, she returned to defend her title with dynamic performances of "House Cleaning" and "Calypso," demonstrating her talent as a singer and her command of stage performances.
Terri once again dominated the stage this year, earning an impressive score of 1,268 points with her latest hits, "Black and Ugly" and "Ask Yuh Man." Those who have seen Terri perform know and understand that she always delivers a top-notch performance on stage. Once again, she captivated the audience and judges with her skill and stage presence to win the first prize of $5,000 USD, along with the title of Queen, the coveted crown, and multiple trophies.
Terri's achievements are a testament to her hard work and passion for the genre. Terri has emerged as a role model for aspiring calypsonians, proving that talent and perseverance can lead to greatness. Her victory sets a high standard for the upcoming Carnival season and beyond, as she continues to build her legacy and inspire a new generation of calypso artists.
Congratulations to Terri Lyons on this incredible milestone and for representing Trinidad and Tobago so admirably. Now it is on to the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, and the task at hand is to retake the title won by Machel Montano earlier this year. Here's to many more years of electrifying performances and unforgettable music.
The appearance order for both rounds was as follows: Name, Sobriquet, Country of Origin, Songs:
- Tiffannie Skerritt-Flemming, aka "Daughter of the Soil", Montserrat | Modern Day Wedding | In Our Backyard
- Chrystal Holder aka "Chrystal Cummins-Beckles", Barbados | De Proposal | Men in Crisis
- Shanice Langford aka Shanice-Dominica | Citizen | Sister to Sister
- Maggie Destouche aka "Maggie D." Montserrat | The Warrior in Me | Evolution of Calypso
- Althea Williams aka "Queen Singing Althea", Antigua & Barbuda, What a Man Sow, Won't Bow Down
- Karene Asche – Karene Asche – Trinidad & Tobago | No Excuse | Competition
- Karisia Willet, aka "Queen Independent", St. Kitts & Nevis | I Have a Suggestion | Look Inside the Home
- Nashanda Charles aka ""Shanda"—Grenada | Clamp Down | We in Crises
- Terri Lyons—Terri Lyons—Trinidad & Tobago | Black and Ugly | Ask Yuh Man
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Event: Queen of Queens Competition
Origin: Montserrat
Genre: Calypso
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