This past spring, Chevy and Glee asked America to “Sing the USA” for the chance to be famous. Thousands answered—both online and in person—but, in the end, only one performance could rise above the rest. A very talented 23-year-old Gleek from Columbia, South Carolina.
So without further ado, America, meet Bruce McLamore.
Intrigued by his incredible talent and amazingly fun performance, we just had to sit down with Bruce and ask him a few questions. This is his story.
Hey Bruce, Bruce and Bruce.
Bruce: Uh, hi…
Bruce: What’s up, how you doin’?
Bruce: Let’s do this!
So how’s working with Bruce?
Bruce: I think working with me, well, according to my brother, it can be fun. And then it can also be kind of tiring. Because when I get focused on wanting to get a project done, I stay up for hours working on it. Even if I have class the next day. And my parents will testify to that as well, because I love doing what I do. I love making music. And editing. And making people laugh. But I think it’s nice working with me.
All joking aside, is this a one-man show, or do you have a team?
Bruce: From the beginning of the YouTube channel, it was me and my brother, but my brother is focusing on school right now. He’s in high school. So I edit all the videos. I don’t really dance, but I try to choreograph some of the movements that we do. And sometimes my brother might come up with something for the skits that we do. But the vocal arrangements, it’s me. For the most part, I guess you could say it’s a one-man show.
Your video wasn’t just really cool, it was pretty technically amazing. How did you put it together?
BRUCE: I record in my room. And then we have a separate room, which is my parents’ guest room upstairs, and we turn it into a mini studio. We have a green screen and a microphone in there.
How did you hear about the Chevy “Sing the USA” competition?
Bruce: Well, I was searching for different contests to enter, singing competitions. Then I saw Glee—and that I still had time to enter it—so I definitely had to do it!
Why did you enter?
Bruce: I love the show Glee, for one thing. I love singing. I love the comedy they have in the show. I also love some of the messaging that they have in it. And I felt like it would be an honor to possibly work with some people. Be around those people. Maybe have the opportunity to sing along with them. And have my voice heard by different people. It’s Glee, you know?
How did you come up with the idea for your video?
Bruce: I’ve done some videos with three versions of myself before. Or three people or whatnot. I think it’s because I want to show people that it really is me singing. And it’s a great way to show the different expressions used for different parts or different harmonies or different ad-libs. I think it adds some extra flavor to video. It’s fun.
How did you feel when you found out you won?
Bruce: I was overwhelmed. I was actually recording a video, I forget which one, when I got the call that I won. You could hear my expression and everything. I was excited. And then I told my brother, and he was, like, “No way!” And I was saying, “Hold on, hold on!” And you hear my Mom, “Ahhh!” You know, I was just excited.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Bruce: I ask myself that a lot. I really want to work somewhere in television with music. I love music. I don’t know how to get started in it. That’s why I’m doing as much as I can online. And if that doesn’t work out, I will have school as my backup. I’ll have a degree. Ultimately, I want to make my hobby my job. Like, an actual job. A profession.
Obviously, the big time isn’t far away. When you really blow up, what will be your Chevrolet of choice?
Bruce: A black Chevy Impala looks so nice! I think that would be my personal choice in a car.
Finally, how does it feel to be famous?
Bruce: Famous? I don’t know what feeling famous is like, but I will definitely be excited.
Without a doubt, the end of the “Sing the USA” competition is just the beginning for Bruce. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/DCfan4life for more great performances, skits and videos. With talent like his, it’s worth the visit.
Courtesy of Chevrolet.com
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