Heidenreich’s musical talent to be featured at FFA event

Chelsey Heidenreich will compete in the 84th Annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., during the Oct. 19-22 event. For the second consecutive year, Heidenreich was selected to represent Ritzville High School’s FFA chapter in the talent contest.

The young singer/songwriter is one of 30 entertainers selected from 150 applicants. Heidenreich recently released her first CD and spent the summer touring the Pacific Northwest, performing in a variety of venues.

Once in Indiana, Heidenreich will perform before a panel of judges who rank each contestant and determine which performance venue the contestant will be assigned to. In 2010 Heidenreich performed at Lucas Oil Stadium when the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts play. She also performed at the Indianapolis Arts Garden Center.

“Music is a very important part of my life,” Heidenreich said. “Having the opportunities to play and perform in front of thousands of people really helps prepare me for a future career in music.”