Carmen Macri
Words by Carmen Macri
“I’ll show you why you never doubt Trennis Miller.”
And prove them wrong he did. Trennis Miller had no plans to take the stage at Clay County’s Star Search — said it wasn’t really his thing. That was until a local DJ secretly recorded him singing and sent the video to the competition organizers. Just like that, Miller was in. True to style, he showed up late after his daughter’s softball game — no time to rehearse, voice a little worn out — but none of that mattered once he hit the stage. Even then, he took control, owning the moment and holding the entire crowd captive.
Miller has been performing for over 24 years, starting at just 15. But his talent isn’t limited to his powerhouse vocals — he’s just as skilled on the guitar. Taking the stage, he performed “Drift Away” by Uncle Kracker, and before long, the entire crowd was singing along.
“I don’t get real nervous during performances,” Miller said. “But there was a moment when I had the whole crowd singing, and I thought to myself, ‘I might have a chance to win.’”
After 24 years of singing, nerves aren’t really a factor. For Miller, every performance comes straight from the heart. His kids have been his greatest inspiration and have always been in his corner. They’ve been his biggest supporters.
“My performance was from the heart because I truly feel music run through me. I try to move around and keep the audience entertained and allow them to sing,” Miller shared. “My kids inspired my performance because they were pushing me to start playing and singing again after the loss of my father.”
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