NPR's Public Radio Talent Quest Final Five Includes Austinite, Former Austin Motel Employee

It’s down to the final five! No, not The Sound And The Jury Contest, but the Public Radio Talent Quest. Presented by PRX and cpb, the quest started in April with thousands of applicants, all with high hopes of hosting their own show on public radio (along with some cash booty). Now it’s down to the last five and voting ends on September 23rd at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern).

Why should you care? There’s an Austinite in the mix! Representing Texas amongst the remaining contestants is Chris de Ville, a 36 year old swing puppeteer who is also in an equally intriguingly named band.

de Ville, a former Austin Motel night shift manager, is up against DJ’s from Oregon, Florida, Massachusetts, and California. So get in there and give Tejas some love!

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