Harvardwood is proud to announce the winner of Harvard ROCKS 2012....Ms. Madison Greer (Harvard '13)!!! After months of initial review by our panel of industry judges, performance preparation and promotion, and an awesome delivery on Feb. 28th in LA, Madison has certainly earned the coveted ROCKS title! Her prize package includes soundtrack consideration at Fox Music (courtesy of judge Robert Kraft); performance consideration at Live Nation (courtesy of judge Ben Weeden); a vocal recording session with hit songwriter Anne Preven ("Listen" from DREAMGIRLS) and acclaimed vocal producer David "DQ" Quiones of the Writing Camp (Beyonce, Pussycat Dolls), recording the song chosen as the winner's most promising hit; and a brand new track from producers C-Aye Purcell of PrazimProductions (Jodeci, Nate Dogg) and Skye Lewin (CSI: MIAMI. THE KARATE KID).

In her own words...

"The entire process of Harvard Rocks 2012 was absolutely wonderful. When I was first named a finalist for the competition, I was completely shocked and felt exceedingly humbled. At Harvard I am constantly surrounded by peers who are excellent in every area, and to be chosen as the representative of the current student population at Harvard in this competition was a great honor! The showcase at the Palms Bar was absolutely incredible! The venue was beautiful, the audience was receptive and fun, and I was in the company of brilliant other artists. The other two competitors were ridiculously amazing, and I felt so honored to be counted as a musician among them. I will definitely be checking out their albums! To be a performing artist has been my dream since the age of two, and to receive these amazing opportunities to work with such esteemed industry professionals is beyond what I have ever imagined! I am so thankful to be named the winner, and I look forward to beginning the next step in my career! However, I want to primarily thank everyone who voted for me from the bottom of my heart. Seriously, I could not have made it this far without the support, love, and encouragement of the wonderful people who have surrounded me during my lifetime! I thank you all, and I hope to make you all very proud! Lastly I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for being my Saving Grace, my Rock, and my Guide. He is the author and inspiration for my music, and without Him, I can do nothing."

Listen to one of Madison's original songs, "Don't Let the Feeling End," here:

And check out a performance of Madison's on ABC:

Please join us in congratulating Madison!!