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Drummer From Alabama Wins Drum-Off Championship | Huntsville News
Jonathan Fortson, a 33-year drumming veteran from Hamilton, Alabama, just won Guitar Center’s long-awaited Drum-Off championship—marking the first title since the competition’s 10-year hiatus. After battling over 2,600 drummers nationwide, Fortson claimed victory in Hollywood with a $25K cash prize, a pro drum kit, an endorsement deal, and a content creation trip to Drumeo HQ. He called it “an answered prayer,” recalling his earlier failed audition as a teen—this time, he didn’t quit. Hosted by Bill Burr and Stephen Perkins, the finale featured judges like Tré Cool and John Stamos. Fortson’s…
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