- Laura West - 16 years old from Fredericton. Laura's uncle is country singer Julien Austin. Laura has been singing since the age of 5 and has been playing guitar since the age of 9. She has also been playing piano for 1 year. A Minto Idol winner, she has performed at the Exibition Grounds, Christmas Telethons in Minto as well as various benefits and country shows in Minto and surrounding areas.