00:00Well Terry Lyons is the 2026 National Calypso Monarch. Lyons copped the coveted crown on
00:06Carnival Sunday night with her powerful rendition of Blessings, earning her a standing ovation from
00:12the packed Queen's Park Savannah. She was among 12 finalists who graced the Dimash Gras stage,
00:18each vying for the prestigious title Under the Bright Lights in Port of Spain. But it was Lyons'
00:25commanding performance and vocal strength that resonated most with the judges and patrons alike.
00:31For her victory, Lyons takes home the Monarch Trophy, a $1 million cash prize which is approximately
00:37$147,000 and a brand new vehicle courtesy Lifestyle Motors. Finishing second place was Rivaldo London
00:48who received $500,000 while Rikki Jai secured third place and a cash prize of $350,000.
00:57The 2026 competition delivered powerful performances but in the end it was Terry Lyons counting her
01:04blessings and wearing the Calypso Monarch crown. Here is part of her winning performance.
01:12I'm tired and I'm worried and I'm feeling it's pain. My faith's been tested time and time again.
01:21But my spirit is serving to believe and to overcome life trials that seem to never done but still
01:27I kneel before you with a presence. Lord, I come to pray for the strength and the faith that's in
01:34fire.
01:35Amen.
01:37I pray for my people to not lose their fire. Amen.
01:42I send your sins for those who suffer in the silent. Amen.
01:47I send questions and cures, clarity and guidance. Amen.
01:52I pray for the young and I pray for the old. Cover their minds, Lord, don't let them discontrol.
01:58Though we stand again, our transgressions are many. Thank God for the life that he gave me.
02:03Oh, you will come to the frozen bed. Can you congregate him? No thank you, sir.
02:08Look, I'm going to know my prayer, worry, I'll say I'm in country.
02:11Oh, God, trust me, we go back.
02:14Truth is a need of the sin.
02:17Pray for the need of the sin.
02:19Pray for the need of the sin.
02:22Amen.
02:24Well, so.
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