More than 100 people registered for open call auditions in Atlanta on May 12.
ATLANTA (May 14, 2018) — Four performers advanced in Saturday’s Path to Fame Atlanta auditions at Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre where more than 100 people registered for a chance to further their entertainment careers.
The four semi-finalists from Georgia are:
Jadyn Williams from Tallapoosa;
Sara Kays from Avondale Estates;
Isaac Streetman from Aragon;
Morgan Shaw from Euharlee.
Four performers are one step closer to realizing a lifetime dream of an entertainment career. Nashville-based talent executive John Alexander will focus on artist development with the grand champion, including career development consultations with GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling country star Kelsea Ballerini and other entertainment executives representing all aspects of the entertainment industry. Alexander discovered Ballerini, spent over a decade at Great American Country television network, managed artists such as Patty Loveless and is co-founder of the Nashville-based artist development company Bandtwango.
“Atlanta brought out a number of talented performers, and I look forward to working with any one of them for the next year,” Alexander said. “I can’t wait to see this group perform again at the finals in Pigeon Forge. Narrowing down our semi-finalists to one grand champion will not be easy, but I’m confident whoever is selected will be eager to jumpstart their entertainment career.”
On her 14th birthday, Jadyn Williams impressed the judges with her performance of “All I Want” by Kodaline. She is a member of the Georgia 4-H Clovers and Company choral group and regularly performs around the state of Georgia.
Sara Kays’ musical career began at the age of 11 on the day her mother gifted her with a guitar. Several years later, Kays showcased her sweet vocals and attention-getting ukulele skills during her original song performance on Saturday at the Strand Theatre. She is transferring to Murfreesboro’s Middle Tennessee State University in the fall to pursue music business studies.
Inspired by Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Chris Stapleton, Isaac Streetman is a vocalist and guitarist. He performed “Midnight Train to Memphis” by The Steeldrivers which secured his position in the finals. In addition to performing at church, festivals and restaurants near his hometown, Streetman recently advanced to the Hollywood auditions as a season one contestant of ABC Network’s “American Idol.”
Music has been an important part of Morgan Shaw’s life for as long as she can remember. Influenced by Miranda Lambert and Loretta Lynn, the first-time mom-to-be performed “Unlove You” by Jennifer Nettles. She currently performs at festivals and venues in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee with her full band.
The final competition will take place in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on June 16 where one grand champion will be selected from 12 competing performers who were selected in Cincinnati and Nashville.
More information for the Path to Fame Talent Competition can be found at PFFame.com. More information about visiting Pigeon Forge is available at MyPigeonForge.com.
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Link to photos and b-roll of PigeonForgePathtoFameAtlantaAuditions.
Group photo identification from L to R: Sue Carr, marketing manager for the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism; Otis, 94.9 The Bull’s “O-Show” host; Morgan Shaw; Isaac Streetman; Jadyn Williams; Sara Kays; John Alexander, Nashville talent executive; Michael Headla, entertainment director for Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment.
About Pigeon Forge: Pigeon Forge is located in East Tennessee, approximately 35 miles from Knoxville and McGhee-Tyson Airport. Two-thirds of the nation’s population east of the Mississippi River lives within a day’s drive, making it an easily accessible family vacation destination. The city’s neighbor is Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the U.S. It also is home to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park, Tennessee’s most-visited ticketed attraction. More information about all aspects of Pigeon Forge are available at MyPigeonForge.com or toll-free at 1-800-251-9100.
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