Most viewers watched and listened to Kree Harrison, who, they identified as the country singer from somewhere, Texas, and Idol runner-up. Maybe that's why instead of listening to commercials, those in attendance chose to play a collection of Harrison's songs from the speakers that flanked a projection screen in the amphitheater set to the show. Beginning at about 6 p.m. under cloudy skies, groups of viewers trickled in while Mayor Bythewood hoped rain would not do the same. True to Harrison's humble roots and demeanor, the watch party was not on a grand scale. The stone benches in the amphitheater were not all full and concessions came in the form of free popcorn from a popper in the back.

Our cameras were at the 16th Annual Torch Awards at the Civic Center on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Did we see you there?