Best Singer
Clint Holmes' emergence in Las Vegas last year earned him Best Singer accolades from readers.
CLINT HOLMES
Golden Nugget
129 Fremont St.
Harrah's Las Vegas
3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Singing in the shower paid off for Clint Holmes. We refer, of course, to a creative TV spot that introduced the Atlantic City transplant to Las Vegas, even if it lasted for only a five-month run at the Golden Nugget last year. Holmes toweled off and reopened at Harrah's, where he starts each show with a quiet number to set the tone for a singer's showcase. Singing impressionist Danny Gans was a distant second in a category most voters turned a deaf ear to.
Our Pick:
SARAH BRIGHTMAN
MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South
We're stretching things a bit here since Andrew Lloyd Webber's ex-wife performed in only one hotel during the voting year. But a June date at Artemus Ham Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a September follow-up at the MGM Grand Garden offered a double delight for fans of the British soprano, who understands the differences between classical and pop stylings, yet bridges them perfectly.
