AUSTIN, Tex. – Javier Colon, winner of the inaugural season of NBC’s reality talent show "The Voice," will perform during the Celebrate Texas! Opening Night Party, at the Irrigation Show and Education Conference here, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Singer-songwriter Colon captivated American audiences early on in the competition with his soulful, acoustic covers of chart-topping hits from legendary artists such as Ben E. King, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson and the Beatles. After performing a duet with Stevie Nicks during the finale, Colon was named the first-ever winner of "The Voice" and received $100,000 and a recording contract with Universal Republic Records.
Colon has performed on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" and has collaborated with several Grammy Award winning artists, including Maroon 5, Colbie Caillat and Joss Stone. Since his victory in 2011, Colon has released a solo album, "Come Through For You," and continues to tour and perform throughout the United States.
Hors d’oeuvres will be served from 7:30 p.m. until Colon takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. The Celebrate Texas! event is open to all attendees with full registration.
To learn more about the Irrigation Association or register for the IA Show, visit www.irrigation.org.
