tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73833899145455432672024-03-05T15:17:50.739-07:00Dixie's Got Talent!DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-12100180206214656442013-11-16T11:00:00.003-07:002013-11-16T11:00:29.346-07:00<ol class="clearfix fbTimelineCapsule fbTimelineCapsuleBorn" data-end="1385884799" data-referrer="pagelet_timeline_recent_tc" data-start="1380346172" id="u_0_b9"></ol>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Callbacks are going great!! We sure have some AMAZING talent here in Dixie!! We look forward to the Finale on January 23, 2014!</span></b>DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-17757153709124331182013-11-14T14:51:00.003-07:002013-11-14T14:51:35.884-07:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">First of all thank you so much to everyone that tried out in this years auditions. The judges had a very difficult time this year narrowing it down with such great talent! We appreciate everyone who tried out and if you didn't make the cut this year we encourage you to come back next year and go for it again! Following is the list of those who made it through the call backs on November 16th betwee</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">n 10am and 3pm.<br /><br />Those who are posted on this list will receive a call starting next week and could be until the week before the call backs. We will schedule 5 minute spots for everyone again however in call backs you must bring a different song/act that can only be 2 minutes long.<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone that auditioned we appreciate your support and hope to see everyone at Dixie's Got Talent final show on January 24th.<br /><br />Dixie's Got Talent</span><br />
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DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-4579852979337158992013-10-10T13:34:00.000-06:002013-10-10T13:34:03.627-06:00Audition Applications for Dixie's Got Talent 2014Auditions are on October 24th 6pm-9pm & October 26th 9am-1pm<br />
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Dixie's Got Talent Audition Sign ups can be found on our Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DixiesGotTalent" target="_blank">Dixie's Got Talent</a> and click on the Auditions Tab at the top or visit: <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/kv7qxem" target="_blank">www.tinyurl.com/kv7qxem</a><br />
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If you have any questions please feel free to email us at dixiesgottalent@gmail.comDGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-30778377439237489002013-01-26T10:01:00.004-07:002013-01-26T10:03:32.563-07:002013 Dixie's Got Talent StarsIt was an exciting night as the six finalists were called out of the audience one by one to perform on Thursday night. There was a mix of suspense and anticipation as the evening wore on. The six finalists were Jesse Barclough, Avonlea Dalley, Jeffrey Elggren, Cameron Hansen, Inception, and Payton Kemp.<br />
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They all did a great job and while the audience waited for the ballots to be tallied, we were entertained by our <b>2013 Battle of the Band winner Matt McDermott</b>. He was followed by performances from the 2012 winners, Lauren Cain, Sabrina Parry and Emma Nelson. Then the audience waited with baited breath as the winners were announced........And the winners are.... <b>3rd place - Cameron Hansen, 2nd place - Jesse Barclough, and the 2013 Dixie's Got Talent star is Payton Kemp!</b><br />
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Congratulations to all who tried out and performed. Continue to develop those wonderful talents and maybe next year you will the Star of Dixie's Got Talent!DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-18004569489704118622013-01-07T23:39:00.001-07:002013-01-07T23:40:04.053-07:00The Finals are here!<br />
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laid back kind of girl. Born in </span><st1:place><st1:city><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Provo</span></st1:city><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">, </span><st1:state><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">UT</span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">, and raised in Saint
George UT. She taught herself to play the guitar at the age of 13. She is so
excited to be a part of </span><st1:place><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Dixie</span></st1:place><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">'s Got Talent! Hoping
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February. After her father recently passed, she has decided to really get a
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<strong><i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Amy Camp Leany. </span></i></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></i></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Amy was a typical 6 year old girl in the 1970’s, where she sang
into her hairbrush, copying artists that she loved such as Karen Carpenter and
Barbara Streisand. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">But music has always been an extraordinary passion
and friend in her life. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">When her closest friends describe her strengths and
abilities, they all attach the description of SINGER to her name Wonderful
opportunities and educational experiences have come to develop that talent that
she loves to share. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She has sung in the bushes of </span></strong><st1:country-region><st1:place><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Australia</span></strong></st1:place></st1:country-region><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, the Hawaiian shores, a friend’s home in </span></strong><st1:country-region><st1:place><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Canada</span></strong></st1:place></st1:country-region><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, along the curvy roads of </span></strong><st1:country-region><st1:place><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">England</span></strong></st1:place></st1:country-region><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, in the Swiss Alps, at the base of an ancient
fortress of </span></strong><st1:country-region><st1:place><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">France</span></strong></st1:place></st1:country-region><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> and floating on a ship in the </span></strong><st1:place><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Caribbean</span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Amy has tried to use her voice for good purposes and feels a mandate to
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School, who loves to sing and act and dance. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Her experiences began when she was 3
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playing the roles of Christine in “Phantom of the Opera”, Cosette in “Les Miserable s”, </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Kitty in “The Drowsy Chaperon" and
Belle in “Beauty and the Beast”, all at </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Dixie</span></st1:placename><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">High School</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">. After graduating from </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">high</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> school, she plans on going to college
to get her degree in Choral Music Education. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Her plans also include serving a
mission in the near future. Avonlea is very grateful for her supportive </span><st1:personname><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">family</span></st1:personname><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> and friends, </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">but</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> always remembers to give a “Big Shout
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was something special. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Tahoma;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Tahoma;">One day, when he was barely able to
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his attic and thought it would be just what his mother would love to have, but
it was too big. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Tahoma;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Tahoma;">SO, the violin was traded in for a
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lessons from that same lady who had played in church. He then went to UNLV and
studied under Wei Wei Le, and had the honor to be chosen out of all that
freshman class to play for the famous violinist, Midori. He
has recently returned from serving a mission where he took his violin and
supplemented his message by playing extensively, to the people’s enjoyment.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Aaron is the lead singer and has been performing professionally since the
age of 13. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He is a member of the professional dance company, Odyssey, which is well
known for their Halloween spectacular,</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thriller,</span></i></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></i></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">which is performed at Tuacahn amphitheater. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Along with Todd, Aaron was in the band “Kennedy” based in St George and
he was also the singer, lyric writer for the pop/rock band, a “Coastline
Ending” based out of Hartfordl </span></strong><st1:state><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Connecticut</span></strong></st1:place></st1:state><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This band toured nationally with their debut album “In The Name </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">of Progression”, produced and recorded by Chris Badami. Aaron is
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Todd </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">was born and spent the first few years of his life in the
countryside of southern </span></strong><st1:country-region><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Japan</span></strong></st1:place></st1:country-region><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, where he developed a sincere love for white rice. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He is currently finishing his undergraduate degree in Business
Administration. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Todd received a guitar from his parents at 16 and has been playing for 11
years now. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He has other hobbies, such as swimming and eating cookies that his wife
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dynamic Duos. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Brynlee Mclaren Wright</span></i></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></i></b></span><strong><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></i></strong><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Brynlee was born
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jeff Elggren. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jeff is another native of St George and he is currently an 8</span></strong><strong><sup><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">th</span></sup></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">grader and </span></strong><st1:place><st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pine</span></strong></st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></strong><st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">View</span></strong></st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></strong><st1:placetype><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Middle School</span></strong></st1:placetype></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jeff has always loved dance and drama. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He has played several roles at FRIS, including the cat in “Seussical” and
Lumiere in “Beauty and the Beast”. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">His latest adventure has been to play Kurt von Trapp at </span></strong><st1:place><st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pine</span></strong></st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></strong><st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">View</span></strong></st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></strong><st1:placetype><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">High School</span></strong></st1:placetype></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">’s production of “Sound of Music” and his mom says he looks amazing in
lederhosen. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He has been dancing since he could walk, but has participated on a
competitive hip-hop team with 2ONEPRODUCTIONZ for the past 2 years. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">His mentor has been Scott Watts who is his dance hero. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He has been called a “natural” and can learn any routine from watching
other dancers or even off videos on You Tube. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">His initial interest in hip-hop came when his 5</span></strong><strong><sup><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">th</span></sup></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">grade teacher taught him to “moon walk”. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thanks to Miss Coombs,</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">h</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">e
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playing piano for 4-1/2 years and loves to play and create music. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">When he was in 4<sup>th</sup></span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">grade, his father, D. J. Barraclough, worked as an instrument repairman
at a music store. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">One day, Jesse found a player piano in the shop
which played classical music and an occasional Billy Joel song. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">He instantly was hooked on the piano and decided to learn every piece of
music that inspired him anywhere from Yanni to Jon Schmidt or Beethoven and
began to mix all of these composers’ styles into his own style. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">Jesse hopes to share his music around the world some day and perform in
various places.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;"> His friends describe him as an “insane”
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mother encouraged her to audition for the Sound of Music. To her surprise, she
was cast as Brigitta. From that day forward she has been totally in love with
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musicals. Some of her favorite roles
include, Eponine in Les Miserables, Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Gertrude
in Suessical the Musical. She is now a
senior at Dixie State College where she is finishing up a degree in
Theatre. She is the mother of two
beautiful children. And she has the best
husband ever! She is grateful for this
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been married for 5 years. He and his wife have a two-year-old son, and a baby
on the way. John received a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from BYU, and a Master’s
degree in Speech Language Pathology from the U of U. He is a Speech Language
Pathologist for the </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Washington</span></st1:placename><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">County</span></st1:placetype><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">School District</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">.<span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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John’s greatest fears, until he started playing the guitar. Playing the guitar
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<strong><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jolene has loved to sing</span></i></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></i></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">years, and although homesick for </span></strong><st1:state><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">California</span></strong></st1:place></st1:state><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> in the first place, she now feels she could never leave </span></strong><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Southern Utah</span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She is a senior at the </span></strong><st1:place><st1:placetype><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">University</span></strong></st1:placetype><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> of </span></strong><st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Phoenix</span></strong></st1:placename></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, majoring in Human Services and Management. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jolene is married and has 2 spunky dogs that keep them entertained. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">When she was 4 years old, she would spend hours on the living room floor
trying to write her own songs while listening to Donna Summer and Debbie
Boone. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Freshman year in high school was her first stage solo performance, which
she enjoyed because she had background dancers. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In college, she joined a band called “ritmo de la Noche” and performed
Latin music, blues and old jazz standards. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She began going to church in 1994 with her grandmother and fell in love
with gospel music. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She traveled all over </span></strong><st1:state><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">California</span></strong></st1:place></st1:state><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> with this and inspired others to do the same. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jolene loves songs that tell a story and hopes to share her favorite ones
as a contestant of </span></strong><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dixie</span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">’s Got Talent 2013.</span></strong><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Matthew Sean McDermott is a California born and St. George
raised musician who could be considered a music prodigy. He started piano at
age 8, picked up a guitar and began teaching himself at age 11 and has been
writing his own music ever since. Inspired by his father's love of music and
performing, Matthew began small and in time became known throughout the
community for his songwriting. Matthew attended </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">Pine</span></st1:placename><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span><st1:placename><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">View</span></st1:placename><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span><st1:placetype><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">High School</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> and was an active member in multiple
choirs. He currently participates in Mr. Lister's community choir, Lieto. Now,
a newlywed to his gorgeous wife, Nataly, he plans to continue schooling here at
DSC and hopes to eventually attend the renowned Berklee College of Music to
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<strong><u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Stefan</span></u></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">was born in </span></strong><st1:place><st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Salt</span></strong></st1:placename><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></strong><st1:placetype><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lake</span></strong></st1:placetype></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> but lived most of his life in St George. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He has been an avid tennis player since he was 11, varsity lettered for 4
years and was awarded a tennis scholarship at </span></strong><st1:stockticker><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">SVU</span></strong></st1:stockticker><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He had a mission to </span></strong><st1:place><st1:city><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Rio de Janeiro</span></strong></st1:city><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, </span></strong><st1:country-region><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Brazil</span></strong></st1:country-region></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> and is now a sophomore at </span></strong><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dixie</span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> as well as
assistant tennis pro at the Bloomington Country Club. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Besides his love of tennis, he enjoys writing, playing Ike and road
tripping. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He is known as the dad of this </span></strong><st1:personname><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">family</span></strong></st1:personname><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> band, and
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met this group of boys and decided that they should form a </span></strong><st1:personname><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">family</span></strong></st1:personname><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> band and
thought it would be fun to tour the countryside together. Each member of
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born and raised on the Dixie Downs playground, where he spent most of his days;
chilling, maxing and relaxing and shooting some BBall out behind the school. At
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returning to become a senior with May graduation in organizational
communication. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He works as the Vice President of social media for the alumni association
at </span></strong><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dixie</span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He lives to play music and have adventures in the red rock canyons of </span></strong><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Southern Utah</span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span></strong><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isaac is a </span></strong><st1:city><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Santa Clara</span></strong></st1:place></st1:city><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> native who was introduced to guitar by his father , took lessons from
Lisle Crowley.and a couple of years after that began piano instruction from
Ricky Valdez. After his mission he came to </span></strong><st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dixie</span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> and Merilee Webb
became his piano teacher, while he returned to Lisle for guitar lessons. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He is a guitarist in the DSC jazz band and has composed some music that
they have performed. Professionally, he teaches both guitar and piano for
Music Works and tutors music theory students for the college. He will graduate
with a Bachelor’s degree in music in one more year.</span></strong><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jeff was taught to play the piano by his mother, who then encouraged him
to pick up the French horn and guitar also. During high school, he created
his own music. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In middle school, he sort of taught Isaac to play guitar but he feels
now, that Isaac is a far better player on the guitar than he is, </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">so he plays bass. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He is thrilled to belong to such a talented and dedicated group and
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and was inspired by the bands “Radiohead” and “The Smiths”. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Kyle has earned an associate degree from DSC and continues his study of
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guitar in Mr. Kerr’s jazz band and soon after formed his own rick band with
Mason Brook and Jeff Ostler. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He was recruited into</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> John is native to St George, is 29 years old and has been
married for 5 years.well as guitar, tambourine or whatever is needed. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thom </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">is multi-talented and outgoing and his talents and pursuits include
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unique style that goes beyond his chops. In addition to
his music, Tyson is one of the nicest guys twin brother, Teren, for
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Payton Kemp</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Payton Kemp was born in </span><st1:place><st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Orem,</span></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><st1:state><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Utah</span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> in the year
2000. His talent was first discovered by
his Grandmother when he was singing at 2 ½ yrs old. At 9 years old he tried out and made the part
of Young Tarzan in Tuacahn’s production
of Tarzan. Payton really enjoyed
performing in front of a live audience
every single night, and was able to work with some of the best
choreographers, directors, dancers, and actors in the business. His experience at Tuacahn really pushed
Payton to give 110% every night. Payton
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especially football and
basketball, and has really learned that balance is important in life. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7383389914545543267" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Rosalyne Savala</span></i></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">is a 17 year old, who currently attends </span></strong><st1:place><st1:placename><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pine</span></strong></st1:placename><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></strong><st1:placename><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">View</span></strong></st1:placename><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></strong><st1:placetype><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">High School</span></strong></st1:placetype></st1:place><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She is a native of St George and absolutely loves it here. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She has been dancing for the past 15 years. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She joined the PIZAZZ Dance Group and has been part of their Dance Team
for the past 10 years. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The advanced try-out team of this organization has
counts her for a member for 7 years. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Her awards include Inspirational Dancer Of the Year for 2 years in a row
while being the Co-Captain for 2 years, Student Coach for 3 years and is
currently the technique coach for the PIZAZZ </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dance team. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Christy Whitaker has been her coach for the past 9
years and Rosalyne </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">counts</span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> her as her inspiration. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In the future, Rosalyne would like to be a Dental Hygienist and
eventually open a dance studio. </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She also has </span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial;">a</span></span><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> desire to serve a mission when she turns 19.</span></strong><b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<br />DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-82126809766122430972012-11-18T22:14:00.000-07:002012-11-20T20:59:38.174-07:00Final Fifteen!Wow! What an auditon. It has been so fun to watch everyone as the auditons have progressed. Such variety and wonderful talent! Congratulations to all who participated. If you didn't make the finals this year, don't be discouraged, we would love to have you auditon again next year, so keep practicing and perfecting your talent.<br />
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Now....what we have all been waiting for...the Final Fifteen! These are listed in alphabetial order and the Battle of the Bands finalist are listed separately.......<br />
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<td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Jillian Durham</td>
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<td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">John Stubbs</td>
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<td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Jolene Taylor</td>
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<td class="xl66" height="24" style="height: 18.0pt;">Liv McCune<span class="font5"> </span></td>
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<td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Peyton Kemp</td>
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<td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Rosalyne Savala<br />
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<td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 153pt;" width="204">Matt
McDermott</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">My Brother the Carpenter</td>
</tr>
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<td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;" x:str="Pagnea ">Pangea </td>
</tr>
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DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-31851053985596989262012-11-12T19:27:00.000-07:002012-11-15T23:07:27.599-07:00Those moving to the Call Back Round should have received a set of instructions as to what happens next. If you did not receive it, please contact us through <a href="http://dixiesgottalent.blogspot.com/">DixiesGotTalent.blogspot.com</a> or <a href="http://DixiesGotTalent@gmail.com./">DixiesGotTalent@gmail.com.</a>DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-55181716082205108422012-11-12T01:33:00.001-07:002012-11-15T23:08:32.860-07:00Thank you to all those who auditioned in the third Dixie's Got Talent! There is great talent out there and it was fun to see and hear so many of you on Saturday. It it unfortunate not everyone can move on to the next round, but if you are not, we hope you will audition again next year.<br />
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Congratulations to all those who are moving on to the callback round! Callbacks are this Saturday, November 17th, beginning at 10:00 a.m in the Eccles Concert Hall. Family and friends are welcome to come and support you. Please be checked in and ready to perform no less than fifteen minutes prior to your performance time. Your name and audition time are listed below. See you on Saturday and good luck!<br />
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<col style="mso-width-alt: 10130; mso-width-source: userset; width: 208pt;" width="277"></col>
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<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 35pt;" width="46" x:num="0.41666666666666669">10:00</td>
<td style="width: 208pt;" width="277"> Pagnea</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.4201388888888889">10:05</td>
<td class="xl65"> Shiann Ruesch</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.4236111111111111">10:10 </td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Amanda Young</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.42708333333333331">10:15</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Rosalyne Savala</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.43055555555555558">10:20</td>
<td class="xl67"> Liv McCune</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.43402777777777773">10:25</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Clara Williams</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.4375">10:30</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Mandee & the ABC Girls</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.44097222222222227">10:35</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Jolene Taylor</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.44444444444444442">10:40</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Daniel Roberts</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.44791666666666669">10:45</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Brooke Sawyer</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.4513888888888889">10:50</td>
<td> Inception</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.4548611111111111">10:55</td>
<td class="xl65"> Amy Camp Leany</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.45833333333333331">11:00</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Peyton Kemp</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.46180555555555558">11:05</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Jeffrey Elggren</td>
</tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.46527777777777773">11:10</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Jillian Durham</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.46875">11:15</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Colten Wadsworth</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.47222222222222227">11:20</td>
<td> Matt McDermott</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.47569444444444442">11:25</td>
<td class="xl65"> Brylei Vandenberghe</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.47916666666666669">11:30</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Autumn Best</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.4826388888888889">11:35</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Avonlea Dalley</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.4861111111111111">11:40</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Zac Stucki</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.48958333333333331">11:45</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> John Stubbs</td>
</tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.49305555555555558">11:50</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Jesse Barraclough</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.49652777777777773">11:55</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Tanner Hafen</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.5">12:00</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> McKenna Mecham & Ashia Rowland</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.50347222222222221">12:05</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;"> Miranda Wells</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.50694444444444442">12:10</td>
<td> Cameron Hansen</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.51041666666666663">12:15</td>
<td class="xl65"> Candace Thompson</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.51388888888888895">12:20</td>
<td class="xl65" style="border-top: none;" x:str="McKenna Mecham "> McKenna
Mecham </td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.51736111111111105">12:25</td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-top: none;"> Mailea Dalley</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.52083333333333337">12:30</td>
<td> Hunter Cummings</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.52430555555555558">12:35</td>
<td class="xl65"> Dynamic Duo (Brynlee Wright)</td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl66" height="20" style="border-top: none; height: 15.0pt;" x:num="0.52777777777777779">12:40</td>
<td> My Brother the Carpenter</td>
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DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-48006443436904220372012-10-31T23:58:00.001-06:002012-11-04T08:34:27.126-07:00This is an opportunity to not only to be a Dixie's Got Talent "Star" but also win a great award, a Dixie State College scholarship, a recording session in Spiral Studios and more........ Get your entry in today! Application is posted below.DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-12748303731643828712012-10-29T22:19:00.000-06:002012-10-29T22:19:54.517-06:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you've got band.... Then you need to get your group signed up for Dixie’s Got Talent Battle of the Bands! Just put together a 2 minute video of your band! You could win a Spiral Studios recording session, a scholarship to Dixie State College, along with other great prizes! Just go to www.959thehawk.com, click on Dixie’s Got Talent for rules, application and instructions to upload your band video before November 3rd! Dixie’s Got Talent is a fund raiser for needs based scholarships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">For all other genres the deadline is November 8th and auditons are November 10th.</span></div>
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DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-49868061421300921122012-09-23T19:47:00.002-06:002012-09-26T23:25:00.705-06:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">Get excited! It is time to prepare for the 3rd annual Dixie's Got Talent. </span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">This year boasts a new format.</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"> <b>Age categories have been eliminated and it is open to all types of appropriate talent!</b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"> Do you dance, sing, play a musical instrument or have an act? Here is the chance to show it off! Auditions will be on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Applications and details are posted below. Come share your talent with us and become a star of Dixie's Got Talent!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #535353; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">To print copy of application:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #535353; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">1. Left click on link below</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #535353; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">2. Left click on file</span><br />
<span style="color: #535353; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">3. Click on download. This will open a word file. It will then print in an 8.5 x 11 format.</span></span><br />
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Click on link below to print copy of application<br />
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<br />DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-46960290800482707492012-01-25T21:05:00.001-07:002012-09-19T21:07:10.276-06:00Dixie's Got Talent 2012 WinnersAnd the winners are...<br />
<strong></strong><strong>Youth Category:</strong>1st Place= Lauren Cain<br />
Runner-up= Ryan Gubler<br />
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<strong>Young Adult Category:</strong><br />
1st Place= Sabrina Parry<br />
Runner-up= Greg Anderson<br />
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<strong>Adult Category:</strong>1st Place= Emma Nelson<br />
Runner-up= Amy Nielsen<br />
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Thank you to all of the contestants and everyone who voted and participated in any way this year!DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-23607770018430995642012-01-25T15:18:00.001-07:002012-01-25T15:18:27.973-07:00Dixie's Got Talent - Finale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's the final night of Dixie's Got Talent! Come see who will be crowned as Southern Utah's next big Star! Your favorite acts need your help to win tonight, so get your tickets, tell your friends and come make this the best show of the season!<br />
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Remember that the audience's vote will account for 50% of the finalists' scores - your favorite performers cannot make it without you!<br />
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The field has been narrowed from over 80 contestants down to 15 finalists, and tonight the winners will be chosen.<br />
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Who will be Southern Utah's next big Star?! It's up to you!DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-87112707376706506362012-01-24T10:27:00.002-07:002012-01-24T10:27:58.032-07:00Dixie's Got Talent Finals - 1st NightThe first night of Dixie's Got Talent's finals are tonight! Come cheer and vote for your favorite acts tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Cox Auditorium at Dixie State College. The acts cannot make it to the next round without you!<br />
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Tickets for each night's performance can be purchased for $10 each in advance - or $12 at the door - and are available at any location of The Village Bank, at Realty Express, at Lin's Marketplace in St. George and Hurricane and at Dixie State College's north administration building.<br />
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Don't forget to check-out the final fifteen contestants before the show!DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-13461668243598178172011-12-27T16:29:00.000-07:002012-01-17T11:09:27.636-07:00Meet the Final FifteenCome see these contestants perform at the Dixie's Got Talent Finals on January 24th and 25th at the Cox Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. each night! Remember that the audience's vote accounts for 50% of the contestants' scores, so come and vote for your favorites! Tickets for each night's performance can be purchased for $10 each in advance - or $12 at the door - and are available at any location of The Village Bank, at Realty Express (164 W 700 S, St. George, UT), at Lin's Marketplace in St. George and Hurricane and at Dixie State College's north administration building.<br />
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<strong>Brooklyn Richins</strong> <br />
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“Tenacious” best describes a sixth-grade young woman who tried out last year for Dixie’s Got talent but was not chosen as a top fifteen contestant. Not to be deterred, when she saw the sign in the window at Lin’s grocery store advertising the second annual DGT and recalling the fun she had last year, she immediately sent in an application to compete! Brooklyn states that she is one of few 11-year-olds in Saint George that can sing a classical song in Italian. Preparing for her long-term dream to sing and perform on Broadway, Brooklyn has been singing since age seven and training with Brodie Perry for the last two years. She distinctly remembers attending the musical, <em>South Pacific</em>, and thinking, at a very young age, “I want to do that!” Once, when some kids were being really mean to a girl at school, she demanded that they stop their cruelty. In addition to her confidence and courage, Brooklyn is described by her friends as: outgoing, fun, creative and dramatic. Currently enrolled as a student at Vista Charter School, Brooklyn is working for the best performance of her life this year in Dixie’s Got Talent!<br />
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<strong>Caleb Furse </strong><br />
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Oliver (in the recent Dickens Festival Musical) was our own 2011-returning top fifteen finalist, Caleb Furse! Proclaiming it the best play he’s ever been in, Caleb learned to stay in character and loved returning to musical theatre. A big favorite last year, Caleb is a very caring person who helps people in need and looks to lift a burdened heart whenever he comes across someone hurt or feeling sad. Even though Caleb is only in sixth grade at Hurricane Intermediate School, he is clear that he would like to earn college music degrees and pursue his life’s occupation in the field of music. His passion for music started when he heard one of Josh Groban's CDs and decided he wanted to begin taking voice lessons. Caleb’s vocal training began with Bonnie LeBaron at age nine and he is currently working with Brodie Perry, whom Caleb describes as the most amazing, awesome teacher around! His friends describe him as nerdy, but Caleb is happy being him; loves learning songs in different languages, and says he really doesn’t like current music. When he grows up, he wants to make older music popular!<br />
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<strong>Janna Ostler </strong><br />
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Describing her life as a musical that never ends, Janna Ostler declares boldly that "Classical Music Rocks!!!" As a sixth grader at Vista Charter School, her friends describe her as: kind, funny, talented, amazing and, of course, humble!! Her teacher, Victoria Andrus, and Janna’s family members, who all play at least one musical instrument, have provided the wind beneath her wings for the last four years as she has studied violin. A resourceful young woman, Janna has even traded babysitting to help pay for her violin lessons. When asked what the secret to her success is, Janna stated emphatically that "...practice, practice, practice and more practice is the key" to her passion and excellence in violin. Long term, Janna would love to attend college with a musical scholarship and share her talents in a much wider circle in her future! <br />
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<strong>Lauren Cain </strong><br />
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The challenge for Lauren Cain is: fitting eight hours of disciplined music prep time, jazz practice, band practice, flute and piano practice, plus homework, a little food and sleep into every 24-hour period!! Currently a Desert Hills Middle School ninth grader, Lauren teaches a few piano students, plays volleyball for SUVA, and loves sketching clothing fashions in her spare time. Lauren’s eventual goal of attending Juilliard on a piano performance scholarship seems to be on track; she started piano lessons at six, accompanied her fifth-grade choir as they sang <em>The Star Spangled Banner</em>. She went on to play for the middle school’s jazz band in eighth grade and is currently the accompanist for the Desert Hills High School Jazz band. One could say she inherited her passion for music. Her great-great grandfather played in a band, her great grandfather sang in a quartet, her grandmother played piano and sang in performing groups at BYU and her mother sings with the Southern Utah Heritage Choir! Lauren’s fans say she has a cute laugh and is tenacious; this is evidenced by the fact that she was a top fifteen DGT finalist last year. This year, she is in it to WIN IT!!!<br />
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<strong>Ryan Gubler </strong><br />
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Professor Amano, described by Ryan Gubler as one of the best piano teachers in the world, stoked a musical fire inside him during the Utah State piano camp that changed his heart forever! Since then, and with the vision and direction of his mother, Mary Ann Gubler, Ryan has worked hard to pursue his long-term goal of attending BYU on a music scholarship. His two older brothers have helped provide the impetus required for him to give up other possible ways of spending his time by practicing diligently to accomplish his goal; his brothers both play the piano, and one has a scholarship to Utah State University. Ryan believes his current teacher, Dr. Lynn Dean, one of the best piano teachers in Saint George, encouraged him to audition for Dixie’s Got Talent as a way to strengthen his piano performance experience before a large audience! <br />
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<strong>Gregory Anderson </strong><br />
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Starting piano lessons at seven at his mom’s insistence, Gregory Anderson has been playing piano for 16 years and believes classical piano is "...just plain awesome!" After making “Salute To Youth,” he was motivated to work even harder. His piano teacher, Dr. Nancy Allred, has pushed him to develop his talent and in his words, “she will not accept 'no' for an answer!” His wife provides the wind beneath his wings and his friends describe him as: kind, generous and forgiving. One time, Gregory was practicing and played a note really hard and the piano string broke! He was so jazzed and excited; he will never forget that moment! In his spare time, he sells computers at the Dixie State College Bookstore. Although he struggles with some wrist pain which makes it oftimes difficult to play, Gregory is motivated to get his piece to the perfect speed by game time. Win or lose, if he can play it to his teacher’s and his own high expectations, he believes his life will be fulfilled!<br />
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<strong>Laura LeBaron </strong><br />
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“While still in the womb I was probably singing and dancing along with my incredibly-musical family as they performed at senior homes, the Festival of Trees and Peach Days, to name just a few,” proclaimed Laura LeBaron. She cannot remember a day without music in her family's home. Currently a senior at Hurricane High School, Laura has attended the Young Ambassadors Singing Entertainers at BYU for the past two years and will be attending this July. The last two years, she has also been a competitor in SUFPAF, receiving a Superior+ rating in 2009 - last year, a superior rating with a $250 dollar scholarship to a week-long vocal camp at Tuacahn. Her long-term goal is to attend Dixie State College followed by BYU to earn a master’s degree in music. Currently in a show called <em>The Taffetas</em>, Laura’s friends describe her as a shining burst of energy with a definite dramatic flair!<br />
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<strong>Michael Hansen </strong><br />
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Born to musically-inclined parents, Michael believes the wind beneath his musical wings "...is family: those that are, those that have been, and those who are to come." His introduction to music began with piano lessons at three, and his long-term aspiration is to become a star on Broadway. His first taste of the stage was in <em>Brigadoon</em>, which ignited the desire to spend his life doing vocal performances. Additionally, Michael would love to devote his time and talents to teaching others how to maximize and share their musical gifts. Michael’s fans describe him as: talented, smart, hardworking, devilishly handsome, and well rounded as he is also a very talented athlete. <br />
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<strong>Sabrina Parry </strong><br />
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Dreaming of touring as a professional musician helped provide the motivation for Sabrina Parry to dedicate herself to practicing her music hard for nine years. Last April, she won the Youth Concerto Classic Competition and soloed with the Southwest Symphony. She is currently in 11th grade and recognizes her mother’s influence in planting the seeds of a lifelong love of classical music while Sabrina was a very young child. Sabrina started her piano training at six and never intends to stop! Sabrina is not your typical, self-described professional student! She shares that she was actually accepted into Hogwarts at age 13 but was later expelled because she was too funny! Her friends describe her as: crazy, loud, super bubbly and fun! That all sounds like the typical classical music-type girl, don’t you think? <br />
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<strong>Wide Eyed Wildlife: Sierra McCleve </strong><br />
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This Spring, Sierra McCleve will graduate from Dixie State College and launch her dream to frequently perform in different cities across America. Sierra's love for music began in the third grade when she started piano lessons; the lessons established a lifelong musical love and foundation. Remembering her father playing as a child, she felt drawn to the chords and melody of music. Much later, when Wide Eyed Wildlife got together and started jamming for fun as friends, they were thrilled with their combined talents and decided to pursue their musical dreams together. Sierra feels that music allows people to connect to each other and share beautiful moments; however, working with a group can create unique challenges which require constant communication, patience and open-mindedness. A few years ago, at a concert of one of her favorite artists, Sierra was stunned by the performer’s confidence and musical ability. That experience changed her entire approach to her performance's presentation style. Currently a sales professional, Sierra is described by her friends as: creative, confident, vintage, honest, and stunningly beautiful with a wide variety of interests that complement her musical pursuits. <br />
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<strong>Wide Eyed Wildlife: Matt McCleve </strong><br />
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Matt McCleve first heard about DGT from his bandmate, but his love for music began as a very young child when his father would play records and ask him to listen for different instruments and voice parts in songs. His performing interest was flamed when, in 2002, he attended a Vans Warped tour. They played their music with singular passion, and Matt remembers seeing the fans all around him completely immersed in rehearsing the lyrics back to the performers. It made him long for that same experience some day. Reflecting on the origin of their group, Matt remembered the lead singer/song writer sharing a song he had written. The group fell in love and wanted to bring the feeling and power of that and other original music to audiences. Currently a workforce analyst and a full-time student at Dixie State College majoring in mathematics, Matt is described by his those who know him as: a leader, honest, kind and someone who can make friends with anyone! <br />
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<strong>Wide Eyed Wildlife: Michael Mortenson </strong><br />
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The first time Michael saw his older brother play live music for an audience he was hooked on the dream of someday being a musical performer. For two years, he has been a part of Wide Eyed Wildlife and loves that they are all committed to music that offers a fresh new approach with greater sound dynamics, more creativity and more daring! Jim Croce has been his musical inspiration as well as Conor Oberst. His most recent musical challenge was trying to figure out a way to get all their equipment to the college for the Dixie’s Got Talent audition. They persisted, prevailed and now hope to inspire and relate to people with their music. Michael is described as fun-loving and daring. He also works part-time while attending college and enjoys jamming with his friends any chance he gets. <br />
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<strong>Amy Nielsen </strong><br />
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Born into the Nielsen Family Singers, Amy couldn’t help but have music in her soul from generations before her. Trained in piano as a child, her musical journey eventually led to the performing stage and singing - her first love! Her favorite musical genre grew from attending a production of <em>La Boheme</em> at Brigham Young University. It was her first opera and the power of the music and story - coupled with amazing vocal talent - touched her heart in a life-changing way. It forever burned within her the desire to be able to sing for others and have their souls touched as hers was that night. Amy currently holds a master’s degree in music and plans to achieve a doctorate degree in music. She also desires to become a professional opera vocalist and create youth and adult music programs in the Southern Utah area. A peek into her personality was evidenced in the first grade when she encountered two third-grade boys bullying a classmate. She intervened with clenched fists and ordered them to stop or else they would have to deal with her! Her friends describe her as loyal and absolutely committed to musical excellence. <br />
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<strong>Cole Sherratt </strong><br />
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Cole is another, not-to-be-deterred Dixie’s Got Talent contestant. Cole tried out with a group last year, and, though they gave an excellent performance, fell short of the final fifteen. This year he has come back to perform as a soloist. This determination has sustained him throughout his 17 years of musical experience. Following in the footsteps of his parents who were in bands while he was growing up, Cole has pursued his musical dream to make a living doing what he loves most - without distraction. His family, including three children, comes first in his life as he continues to evolve in his musical career - fighting challenges within the industry and turning a deaf ear to naysayers. As a third round American Idol season seven contestant, he was cut and as the show’s judges pestered him for a reaction, he just smiled and said, “Thank you!” His friends and supporters describe him as driven, outgoing and talented! <br />
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<strong>Emma Nelson </strong><br />
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Currently a piano/vocal major at Dixie State College, Emma walks into a room having made the decision to love everyone inside with the assumption that they will love her. "That positive energy," Emily has found, "makes life easier and more fulfilling." It may be the reason her friends describe her as outgoing, energetic, happy and well grounded. She vividly remembers her father singing her to sleep as a little child to these songs: "Pretty Little Horses" and "Autumn to May." That feeling of safety in the arms of music, plus a collection of CDs her parents gave her for Christmas one year - featuring favorites from classical composers- laid the foundation for a life-long pursuit of music. The emotional power from certain music that moves her soul compels her to polish and present it to others that they might feel the same. Long term, Emma would love to write, arrange, accompany, perform and teach music - all while balancing her family constraints. It will be a challenge, but one from which she will not back down! <br />
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A mother of three with 40 piano students and a full-time college student, Jennifer Redfearn feels that the musical wind beneath her wings is Dr. Nancy Allred. As a returning college student, Jennifer feels that she has a second chance to fulfill her educational dreams. It is a very difficult balancing effort, but, as she tells her children, "when life is hard, the right choice is to work harder and harder!" Her foundation in music began at age eight when she began taking piano lessons. Her secret weapon in musical performance is to work until her numbers are perfectly polished! She has been described by her friends as: reliable, kind, funny and energetic. Her sense of humor was tried when she was taking her driver’s exam; as she was backing out for the test, she hit the car next to her! Life happens, but Jennifer feels that whatever comes, music calms the inner soul and lifts each day to a higher level! <br />
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When Kiki’s daughter was born in 2005, Kiki nearly died during childbirth. Kiki was hospitalized for a week and suffered severe postpartum depression for eight months. Part of the impetus to recovery was her commitment to complete her education at Dixie State College in 2006, then a bachelor’s degree in music at Southern Utah University. It was at SUU when she performed in <em>The Magic Flute</em> that she realized her musical path had to be opera! Kiki has been taking voice training for 15 years; her passion is to become a professional opera singer. Her musical journey began at age five as she and her family would perform at church and moved on to pop and musical theatre. But eventually, her repertoire and driving passion became opera! Her friends admit that Kiki can be a little over the top - she likes things BIG!!<br />
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Come see these contestants perform at the Dixie's Got Talent Finals on January 24th and 25th at the Cox Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. each night! Remember that the audience's vote accounts for 50% of the contestants' scores, so come and vote for your favorites! Tickets for each night's performance can be purchased for $10 each in advance - or $12 at the door - and are available at any location of The Village Bank, at Realty Express (164 W 700 S, St. George, UT), at Lin's Marketplace in St. George and Hurricane and at Dixie State College's north administration building.DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-14028575414877538252011-11-14T09:30:00.000-07:002011-11-14T14:23:44.177-07:00Final Fifteen<span style="font-family: inherit;">And then there were fifteen...</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Junior Division</u></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brooklyn Richins </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Caleb Furse </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Janna Ostler </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lauren Cain </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ryan Gubler </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Young Adult Division</u></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gregory Anderson </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Laura LeBaron </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Michael Hansen </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sabrina Parry </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wide Eyed Wildlife</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Senior Division</u></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amy Nielsen </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cole Sherratt </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Emma Nelson </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jennifer Redfearn </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kiki Shakespeare-Thompson </span></div>
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Congratulations to the final fifteen!<br />
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Thank you to all the wonderful acts who have auditioned!<br />
<br />DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-55795539848144378052011-11-07T13:50:00.000-07:002011-11-08T10:43:43.434-07:00Audition Callbacks<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are the acts that have been chosen for callback auditions!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Those listed in this callback list will be receiving email instructions today with an audition time and what to expect next. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Junior Division</u></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Allie Blake </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ashley Benham </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brooklyn Richins </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Caleb Furse </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Janna Ostler </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lauren Cain </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maggie Peterson </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Patrick Swansborough </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ryan Gubler </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rylee Dalton </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wide Eyed Wildlife </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Alexa Thompson </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Becca Morse </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Christy Davis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gregory Anderson </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jefferson Gubler </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Laura LeBaron </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lindsey Short </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Michael Hansen </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Peter Bown </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sabrina Parry </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Torrey Bundy </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amy Leany </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amy Nielsen </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cole Sherratt </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Emma Nielson </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jennifer Redfern </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jordan & Liz Sharp </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Katherine Powell </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kiki Shakespeare-Thompson </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lyndy Butler </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Shannon Rose Byrum </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tammy Dee Houchen </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Come see the callback auditions starting at 4:00 p.m. this Thursday, November 10, 2011 in the Eccles Art Gallery; it's free and open to the public.</span><br />
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Thank you to all the wonderful acts who have auditioned!DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-34678232297555228282011-11-01T17:40:00.000-06:002011-11-02T13:55:17.983-06:00Frequently Asked Questions<strong>Q. "What if my group has more than 10 members? Can we still perform?"</strong><br />
A. Group size is limited to, at most, 10 individuals. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups and increasing your odds of winning.<br />
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<strong>Q. "Some members of our group are in one age category, while the rest of the group is in another. Under which age category should we register?"</strong><br />
A. Groups with multiple age categories should register under the age category of the eldest member of the group. For example, if one group has members in the Junior and Senior categories, the group should register under the Senior age category.<br />
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<strong>Q. "The website and application form state that a $10 application fee is required. Is this fee $10 per group member?"</strong><br />
A. The application fee is only $10 per performance. All individual and group performances will need to pay a $10 application fee <em>per performance only, </em>not per individual group member<em>.</em><br />
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A. Contestants will be notified Thursday, November 3rd via their email address - or phone number if no email was provided - on the application form.DGThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778239802068186196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-30983181272683369452011-11-01T16:09:00.000-06:002011-11-03T15:19:46.280-06:00Registration Deadline Extended!<span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">The application deadline has been extended! To be guaranteed an audition time, applications must be received <strong><em>before Friday, November 4, 2011</em></strong> and must be accompanied by the application fee of $10.00. Walk-on auditions will be subject to time-slot availability. </span><br />
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<li>November 4th from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.</li>
<li>November 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 100 South 700 East @ Dixie State College</li>
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<b>Eligibility:</b><br />
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<li>Vocalists</li>
<li>Small groups & bands (up to 10, private, independent, not affiliated with schools)</li>
<li>Instrumentalists and all musicians</li>
<li>All musical genres appropriate</li>
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<b>Categories:</b><br />
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<li>Junior (up to 14)</li>
<li>Young Adults (15 to 25)</li>
<li>Adult/Senior (26 and beyond)</li>
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<b>Accompaniment:</b><br />
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<li>A cappella</li>
<li>CD</li>
<li>Provide pianist</li>
<li>Own accompaniment</li>
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Applications available by <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B2DPr3x1F1IgNmI4ZjYxNDQtZDc1Yy00ZjdjLWJjYjctMmQxZjczNTFjNjg2&hl=en">clicking here</a> or visiting any Village Bank location.<br />
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Application Fee: <b>$10</b><br />
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Grand Event: Held January 24th and 25th at the Cox Auditorium<br />
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Highlights: Diamond Awards presented to winners, a distinguished panel of judges and audience choice awards, live TV and radio coverage.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383389914545543267.post-47277875272574639802011-09-14T10:26:00.002-06:002011-11-03T15:19:16.674-06:00Dixie's Got Talent<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The official rules of the Dixie's Got Talent competition will be posted shortly.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0