There were three close matches in the first round of the lead bracket, and a couple of upsets. 77 total ballots were submitted.
Glen Payne was almost a unanimous choice, winning 76-1 over Les Beasley.
This contest has leaned heavily toward the modern, but not in this one. Jim Hamill easily beat Clayton Inman 52-23.
In a classic 5-12 upset, Hall of Famer James Blackwood was defeated handily by Arthur Rice, 49-26.
It ended up being closer than it looked at the beginning, but Gerald Wolfe was never threatened by Michael English, winning 44-31.
With the second largest margin of victory in the round, Ivan Parker won impressively, 54-23 over Squire Parsons.
Guy Penrod and Jonathan Wilburn went back and forth early, but in the end Penrod pulled away, 42-35.
The Kenny Hinson-Scott Fowler matchup had a similar script as Penrod-Wilburn, with Hinson grabbing a narrow victory, 41-34.
Jake Hess made a late charge, but could not catch up with Ronnie Booth, who won in a stunning upset, 39-36.
The second round matchups are set. There are a couple of very exciting ones coming up.
Glen Payne vs Jim Hamill
Arthur Rice vs. Gerald Wolfe
Ivan Parker vs. Guy Penrod
Kenny Hinson vs. Ronnie Booth
The first round of the Baritone Bracket will open later today. Keep those votes coming!
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