BIO & TIMELINE
Ethan Dale King is a young, multi-talented musician who has been honing his craft since the age of eight. He first gained recognition by winning the National Champion title for performing arts at the Junior National Beta Convention with his piano performance of "The Great Smoky Mountains." His passion for music has driven him to master the piano and expand his talents to other instruments, including the saxophone, electric guitar, and vocals. With a deep appreciation for the evolution of music—from classical compositions to modern rock—Ethan is a versatile artist whose performances blend technical skill with emotional depth. At just 16 years old, he is focused on gaining live performance experience, building his following, and making a name for himself in the music industry.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Fourth-grade Ethan Dale King began taking piano lessons against his own will and was promised by his mother that he could quit if he wanted to after one full year. That same year, he joined the National Junior Beta Club and attended the State Convention with is fellow members. There his Beta Sponsor learned that there was an opening in the competition for fourth grade performing arts. Knowing that Ethan Dale was learning the piano, she approached him and asked if he would be willing to compete.
With legs that dangled from the piano bench and no sheet music, Ethan gave it his best shot and, surprisingly, made it past preliminaries. A quick call was made to his parents who rushed over the sheet music for the "Great Smoky Mountains" just before finals. The judges fell in love with the tiny pianist who had to scoot across the bench just to reach all the keys. That evening, Ethan Dale King won his first State Championship. Needless-to-say, he never quit taking piano lessons.
