Checker is Stardom King of the Tent

The 2010 Stardom King of the Tent Cecil “Checker” Burnette won his first calypso crown last night after 28 years as a calypsonian.

Checker entertained the crowd with his calypso “Deviance” and won the hearts of the judges to top 11 other competitors.

First-runner-up is Observer, second-runner-up is Lady Star and was Man Himself judged third-runner-up.

Full story and photos later.

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14 Comments

  1. Patron
    February 11, 2010

    …Checker was fantastic and everyine deserves their time but Lady Star was better than observer they had better not cheat her on Saturday…

    But great job Stardom….fantastic….i was listening whole night.

  2. Karkabeff
    February 11, 2010

    I have congratulated you but I will also say SYE will make mince meat of you at the finals. King SYE is humping with his Dr. Finger. The best calypso this season in my humble opinion

  3. WOW
    February 11, 2010

    Congratulations Checker!! You Deserve it. All the best in the Finals.

  4. dee
    February 11, 2010

    way to go checker!!!

  5. February 11, 2010

    congrats checker wish u all the best at the finals this weekend

  6. ALBERT P.
    February 11, 2010

    SIR…..YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN ARTIST I RESPECT……CONGRATULATIONS….I HAD NO DOUBT THAT ONE DAY YOUR EFFORTS WOULD BE REWARDED.

  7. February 11, 2010

    congrate checker all the best in the final…….

  8. February 11, 2010

    it take u 28 years that was long to long pa pa

  9. Jammers
    February 11, 2010

    You deserve it most consistent calypsonian in DA. Wish you all the best in the finals

  10. fran
    February 11, 2010

    MY FAVOURITE CALYPSO FOR 2010 GO CHECKER GO CHECKER GO CHECKER GO GO

  11. karen
    February 11, 2010

    congrats to you its take 28 years to get crown wow

  12. dominican
    February 11, 2010

    well done

  13. Karkabeff
    February 11, 2010

    Finally! Enjoy every bit of it Checker.

  14. KiXX OFF/ON
    February 11, 2010

    Congrats To Checker

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