p🎯 First Round Recap The opening round delivered a mix of nail‑biters and decisive wins:
- #5 A Mile High in Denver edged out #12 Truckstop Salvation in a tight 3–2 finish.
- #6 The Captain and the Kid sailed past #11 I Can’t Be Your Hero Today with a confident 4–1 victory.
- #7 Captain America held off #10 There’s Nothin’ Soft About Hard Times in another 3–2 thriller.
- #8 Ain’t He a Genius dominated #9 Turnabout in a commanding 5–0 sweep.
The higher seeds mostly held serve, but the close scores show this bracket won’t be a cakewalk for anyone.
🔮 Quarterfinals Preview The stage is set for four intriguing matchups — each with its own storyline:
- #1 The Christian? vs #8 Ain’t He a Genius
Top seed meets swagger. Can the underdog genius pull off a shocker, or will the favorite keep marching toward the title?
- #2 Ellis Dee (He Ain’t Free) vs #7 Captain America
A clash of characters. Ellis Dee’s groove meets Captain America’s grit — expect a battle of styles.
- #3 Richard Frost vs #6 The Captain and the Kid
Cool precision vs heartfelt storytelling. This one could come down to which song connects more emotionally with the voters.
- #4 The Missionary vs #5 A Mile High in Denver
Two seasoned contenders. Both survived close calls in the past, and neither will give an inch here.