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April 14-16, 2011

We have selected the most  talented youth singers, dancers and comedy to perform on the Fun Zone Stage this year! If this is one of your family members  or someone you know–you will not want to miss this exciting show showcasing all these talented kids(ages 8-19)!!!

We are so excited to introduce

“Aspire to Stardom”
(a youth talent show)

This is the First Annual! So these Kids (ages 8-19) were able to get in on the ground floor of this event!  The show will be at the Rivers & Spires Festival on Friday, April 16,  2010  from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Fun Zone Stage, Commerce Street

   And the 2010 winners are              

 Aaliyah Johnson  (age 12),  Singer, Wassom Middle School              
Aaron Carmichael (age 18), Rap Artist,  Kenwood High School     
Alicia Marquez (age 11),  Dancer, Kenwood Middle School         
Ashley Hicks  (age 17), Singer, Clarksville High School
Billy Ray Cunningham (age 19), Singer/Songwriter 
Brianna Middleton (age 12), Singer,  West Creek Middle School
Brooklyn Lyle ( age 18),  Singer,  Clarksville High School
Chance Macias
Chris Burch (age 18),  Singer/Songwriter, Northwest High School
Christa “BeeBee” Walker (age 17), Singer/Songwriter,  Clarksville High School
Christian Walls (age 18), Dancer,  Austin Peay State University
Ciara Aragon (age 13),  Singer,  Northeast Middle School
Courtney Stanford (age 18),  Singer,  Kenwood High School
Dierdre Scott (age 14),  Dancer,  New Providence Middle School
Dominique Dy ( age 8),  Singer,  Madison Creek Elementary School
Humburto Figuerroa (age 19),  Singer,  Austin Peay State University
Javier Sierra (17) & Hannah Nelson (17),  Singers,  Northwest High School
Jay Duncan (age 14),  Dancer,  New Providence Middle School
Jessica Osborne  (age 17),  Singer,  Clarksville High School
Joey Lehman (age 8),  Dancer,  Barksdale Elementary School
Justin Byrk (age 19),  Dancer                         
Kara Hemmingway (age 15),  Singer,  Rossview High School
Kayla Faulk (age 18),  Singer/Songwriter,  Clarksville High School
Kyle Green (age 10),  Singer,  Cumberland Heights Elementary School
Kyle James (age 18),  Singer, Clarksville High School
Lauren Calhoun (age 13),  Dancer,  Montgomery Central Middle School
Maddi Mauk (age 14), Singer/Songwriter, Rossview Middle School
Martavious Votaw (16)/CJ Bowman (15),  Rap Artists,  Kenwood High School
Matthew Alsup (age 18),  Singer,  Clarksville Academy
Michael Cox (age 19), Singer,  Hopkinsville Community College
Mishonda Price (age 10), Singer, Rossview Elementary School
Renee Taylor (age 13), Singer, Green Valley Middle School
Richard Mosely (age 16),  Rap Artist,  Kenwood High School
Sara Schichtel (age 18), Singer, Austin Peay State University
Sarah Ellis (15), Erica Spiva (16) & Victoria Batson(16),  Vocal Group,   Clarksville High School
Sera Owens (age 12),  Singer,  New Providence Middle School
SMAC Dance Group
Steven Hawkins
  (age 18), Dancer, Kenwood High School
Steven Hawkins (18), Joey Hernandez (19), Gerald Roberts(17)  Dance Group 
Tara Hernandez (age 19),  Singer                           
Tatiana Newsom (age 16), Singer, West Creek High School
Victoria Batson (age 16) , Singer, Clarksville High School
Whitney Gaston (18), Jade Maghoney (18), Rafael Tillary (18), Robert Betts (18) Dance Group,  Austin Peay State University

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2010 WINNERS

COME OUT AND WATCH THIS EXCITING SHOW ON FRIDAY, APRIL 16 AT THE FUN ZONE STAGE ON COMMERCE STREET. 

Check out complete FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE!!!    

♥P.S.  This event will be televised and there WILL be talent scouts on hand…..join us and  be the first to get an up close and personal look at these talented kids! They could be the next stars of tomorrow and you can say you saw them at the 2010 Rivers & Spires Festival!!

If planning on staying at a hotel while in Clarksville check out our sponsors for a special rate. Country Inn and Suites or Wingate Inn.

Auditions for this performance were held on the following dates:

  • Saturday, January 30th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Saturday, February 6th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Saturday, February 13th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Saturday, February 20th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Auditions were held at Kickers Country Club located at 690 Riverside Drive in Clarksville.  Tryouts times were in 5 minute increments.  You had to call (931) 320-7368 for a set audition time.

    Requirements and Rules were as follows:

  • Must be between the ages of 2 and 19, as of April 16th.
  • Must come 15 minutes prior to audition time to fill out paperwork.  Late Talent will not be heard and must be rescheduled.
  • Must come dressed to impress.  Wear what you will be wearing to the show!  No inappropriate attire will be permitted.
  • Must have a CD of your music.  The dance or song you sing must be the one you perform at the show.  NO CHANGES!  All music must be CLEAN!  Absolutely no cuss words allowed! This is a family show.
  • All performances must not be longer than 4 minutes 30 seconds in length.
  • Must be able to attend dress rehearsal in its entirety on April 10th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  • Must attend the Talent Show completely!  No exceptions will be made.
  • Please call as soon as you can for your audition time.  We have a finite number of spots and once these are filled, we cannot accommodate any more talent.
    We are so looking forward to seeing you. Let’s rock this town!

     

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