Making Melodies: How a SWFL teen is putting her musical talents to charitable use

Reporter: Lindsey Sablan Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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The moment Thanksgiving is over, Christmas music begins, as WINK News speaks with a talented teenager about how she’s using her musical talents.

Anchor Lindsey Sablan spoke with Aubrey Rogers High School sophomore Kylie Gust about how she spreads cheer through music year-round.

Gust, or rather her nickname, “Caroling Kylie,” has been in numerous school musicals, so she’s become accustomed to the backstage prep work.

Her latest role will be the portrayal of Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

At the age of 10, Kylie realized she could turn her passion into a money-making business, and she recorded her first album.

However, the money doesn’t go to her; all the proceeds generated have been donated to charity.

“I always used to go to the grocery store with my mom, and there was the Salvation Army. I would call it the red bucket. And I always was like, ‘Mom, can we donate?'” said Gust.

That inspiration led to her first album in 2018.

Now, Gust’s latest album, “Big Screen and Broadway,” is dedicated to a special figure in her life.

Courtney Beebe, a family friend, lost her battle with triple-negative breast cancer in August.

The album is dedicated to the memory of Beebe, as Gust looked up to her as an adult figure.

The album’s proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation; however, if the purchaser is interested in downloading her album, Gust provided several other charitable options.

For more information and to donate, click here.

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