“Cavalier, who competed with over 1,000 other applicants before making the Top 10, is now one of three finalists for the 2023 Gems in the Rough Contest.” Daniel J. Kushner, CITY Newspaper

“Jackson is one hard-working, song-slinging talent, and that effort takes his natural ability to a level of performance you’ve gotta see in person.” - Abbey Sitterly, Finger Lakes Times