Talent Quest
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Talent Quest is an organization which organizes a singing contest which is conducted in the United States. Singers perform songs with karaoke background music tracks, and are judged by vocal ability, stage presence, and presentation/appearance. Talent Quest as an organization provides criteria, governance, and sponsors the National Finals which are held each year in Laughlin, Nevada
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The progression of the competition begins at the Local Level, continuing to the Regional Level, and ending at the National Level.
Although the terms "National Level" and "National Finals" are commonly used, in recent years the competition has attracted contestants from other countries around the world.
The current categories for competition are: Male Pop/Rock/R&B, Female Pop/Rock/R&B, Male Country/Western, and Female Country/Western.
Local Level competition usually begins in the May time frame.
Local Level competition culminates in the Club Final. Qualifying contestants then advance to the Regional Level.
Oversight and Arbitration of Local Level competition is performed by the Operator or Host of the venue who is managing the Talent Quest package. Escalations are raised to the Regional Director of the area.
Regional Finals are generally held in the late July/early August time frame.
In terms of management and oversight, the Regional Director of the competition manages the Local Level and arbitrates escalations from the Local Level operators. The Regional Director is responsible for communication with the Talent Quest Producer to make arrangements for contestants advancing from the region to compete in the National Finals. Escalations at this level are raised to the Talent Quest Producer.
The National Finals is a week-long event. Contestants who qualified through the competition process receive free rooms at the event for the duration of the week. All National Contestants are issued contestant packets and free gifts on registration day of the competition (t-shirts and other paraphernalia). Registration day is the Sunday which begins the week.
The first two days comprise the first round of competition. Both genre categories compete in the first two days. Contestants report to the auditorium to receive their timeslot assignments at 10:00am when times are posted. Competition begins at 1:00pm and generally ends by 9:00pm, running in two-hour blocks with short breaks in between. The judging panel for round one comprises no fewer than three judges.
The next two days comprise the second round of competition. Depending upon number of contestants, and elimination from round one may take place before round two begins. Once again, both genre categories compete in this time frame. Contestants report to the auditorium to receive their timeslot assignments at 10:00am when times are posted. Once again, competition begins at 1:00pm and generally ends by 9:00pm, running in two-hour blocks with short breaks in between. The judging panel for round two comprises no fewer than three judges.
The Friday of the week is the Semi-Final Round. Based upon prior scores, an elimination is performed resulting in the top 20 of each category, yielding 80 contestants who compete on this day. Semi-Final qualifying contestants receive their timeslot assignments at 10:00am when results are posted. Competition begins at 1:00pm with an allotted 2 hours per category with breaks in between. It is important to note that instead of the random assignments of the prior rounds, the Semi-Final round is broken down by category. The judging panel for the Semi-Final round comprises five judges.
Saturday Night is the National Championship Round. Based upon prior scores, and elimination is performed resulting in the top 5 of each category. Contestants are notified by time and score postings by 1:00pm. The theatre undergoes preparation for show-quality production values during the day. The final round is conducted in a show format, hosted by an MC. The show begins at 8:00pm, and admission is charged for viewers of the competition.
Each category competes in a block of the five contestants, ordered at random. Between each category, celebrity guests give performances.
The judging panel for the National Finals include invited celebrity judges, in a panel of no less than five judges. Scores are tabulated real-time.
Following the rounds of competition, contestants are called back to the stage for standings to be announced and prizes to be awarded. First, second, and third place of each category receive cash prizes. First places receives the largest cash prize and the championship trophy.
Saturday Night and the ensuing post-competition festivities conclude the event for the year.
Karaoke originated in Japan, and the term is derived from the words kara, "empty" and oke, "orchestra". Simply explained, karaoke provides background music which a singer may use for accompaniment. With the advent of newer video technologies, lyrics are also printed on screen and highlighted in time to the music.
Due to ease of use and low production cost, many entertainment venues such as bars, nightclubs, and restaurants host karaoke shows.
In many cases, long-running karaoke venues develop a subculture of hobbyists, ranging from first-timers to hardcore competitive regulars. Venues with a developed karaoke clientele often host contests or other competitions.
These such venues are most likely to host a Talent Quest competition.
in 2002, karaoke and amateur singing has become more a part of the American cultural landscape. American Idol has brought broad exposure of karaoke and singing/performance to the American population at large. Additionally, films such as Duets
and to a lesser extent Lost In Translation
have featured karaoke prominently.
Competitions such as Talent Quest have benefited from this publicity and exposure. It is from the masses who have become exposed to karaoke and amateur singing that Talent Quest has its appeal. As more and more enthusiasts take the hobby seriously, the competitive aspect of karaoke has come to encompass performance merit as well as vocal ability. Thus, the format of Talent Quest offers the ability to quantify the overall appeal of a performance.
The Talent Quest format does not have a target age/social demographic, save for the categories which have been selected. This have the effect of making the competition accessible to those who may for some reason be ineligible to compete in a competition like American Idol. Specific examples are: ineligibility due to age, ineligibility due to musical genre, and the like.
However, members of professional entertainment organizations are ineligible to compete in Talent Quest. This includes the members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
, the Screen Actors Guild
, and Actors Equity.
The first Talent Quest National Finals was held at the Ramada Express Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada
.
Notably, the 2005 competition was the last to be produced by Bill Keller, the founder of the contest, and to be hosted by Karaoke Star, an original sponsor. This was due to the Talent Quest organization and trademark being sold to a new management team, bringing new direction and practices.
Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Laughlin is south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation. As of the 2010 census, the...
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Contest Format
Talent Quest as an organization provides both framework and governance for a series of singing competitions which ultimately culminate in an annual event, known as the Talent Quest National Finals, which is held annually in the United States.The progression of the competition begins at the Local Level, continuing to the Regional Level, and ending at the National Level.
Although the terms "National Level" and "National Finals" are commonly used, in recent years the competition has attracted contestants from other countries around the world.
The current categories for competition are: Male Pop/Rock/R&B, Female Pop/Rock/R&B, Male Country/Western, and Female Country/Western.
Local Level
The competition begins at the Local Level, where small venues host the contest over a series of weeks. Although Talent Quest provides the framework and requirements for the Local Level, individual operators have some leeway in the format of the competition with regard to scheduling and rules/limitations specific to their venue. The scoring format remains the same, however.Local Level competition usually begins in the May time frame.
Local Level competition culminates in the Club Final. Qualifying contestants then advance to the Regional Level.
Oversight and Arbitration of Local Level competition is performed by the Operator or Host of the venue who is managing the Talent Quest package. Escalations are raised to the Regional Director of the area.
Regional Level
The function of the Regional Level is twofold. In terms of competition, the Regional Level receives the winning contestants of its member Local Level clubs and venues, in addition to self-sponsored entries, and holds the Regional Final competition. The Regional Finals use the Talent Quest approved scoring format, and often include a larger judging panel than the Local Level. At the discretion of the Regional Director, additional prizes may be awarded at the Regional Final.Regional Finals are generally held in the late July/early August time frame.
In terms of management and oversight, the Regional Director of the competition manages the Local Level and arbitrates escalations from the Local Level operators. The Regional Director is responsible for communication with the Talent Quest Producer to make arrangements for contestants advancing from the region to compete in the National Finals. Escalations at this level are raised to the Talent Quest Producer.
National Level
The National Finals, as the name implies, is the last series of competitions at which time the winners and finalists are determined.The National Finals is a week-long event. Contestants who qualified through the competition process receive free rooms at the event for the duration of the week. All National Contestants are issued contestant packets and free gifts on registration day of the competition (t-shirts and other paraphernalia). Registration day is the Sunday which begins the week.
The first two days comprise the first round of competition. Both genre categories compete in the first two days. Contestants report to the auditorium to receive their timeslot assignments at 10:00am when times are posted. Competition begins at 1:00pm and generally ends by 9:00pm, running in two-hour blocks with short breaks in between. The judging panel for round one comprises no fewer than three judges.
The next two days comprise the second round of competition. Depending upon number of contestants, and elimination from round one may take place before round two begins. Once again, both genre categories compete in this time frame. Contestants report to the auditorium to receive their timeslot assignments at 10:00am when times are posted. Once again, competition begins at 1:00pm and generally ends by 9:00pm, running in two-hour blocks with short breaks in between. The judging panel for round two comprises no fewer than three judges.
The Friday of the week is the Semi-Final Round. Based upon prior scores, an elimination is performed resulting in the top 20 of each category, yielding 80 contestants who compete on this day. Semi-Final qualifying contestants receive their timeslot assignments at 10:00am when results are posted. Competition begins at 1:00pm with an allotted 2 hours per category with breaks in between. It is important to note that instead of the random assignments of the prior rounds, the Semi-Final round is broken down by category. The judging panel for the Semi-Final round comprises five judges.
Saturday Night is the National Championship Round. Based upon prior scores, and elimination is performed resulting in the top 5 of each category. Contestants are notified by time and score postings by 1:00pm. The theatre undergoes preparation for show-quality production values during the day. The final round is conducted in a show format, hosted by an MC. The show begins at 8:00pm, and admission is charged for viewers of the competition.
Each category competes in a block of the five contestants, ordered at random. Between each category, celebrity guests give performances.
The judging panel for the National Finals include invited celebrity judges, in a panel of no less than five judges. Scores are tabulated real-time.
Following the rounds of competition, contestants are called back to the stage for standings to be announced and prizes to be awarded. First, second, and third place of each category receive cash prizes. First places receives the largest cash prize and the championship trophy.
Saturday Night and the ensuing post-competition festivities conclude the event for the year.
Karaoke
Karaoke in the United States has seen an increase in popularity from the mid-1990s onward. This has given rise to the participation of previously untapped talents among average people who otherwise would not have opportunity to sing in public.Karaoke originated in Japan, and the term is derived from the words kara, "empty" and oke, "orchestra". Simply explained, karaoke provides background music which a singer may use for accompaniment. With the advent of newer video technologies, lyrics are also printed on screen and highlighted in time to the music.
Due to ease of use and low production cost, many entertainment venues such as bars, nightclubs, and restaurants host karaoke shows.
In many cases, long-running karaoke venues develop a subculture of hobbyists, ranging from first-timers to hardcore competitive regulars. Venues with a developed karaoke clientele often host contests or other competitions.
These such venues are most likely to host a Talent Quest competition.
Cultural Evolution of Karaoke in the United States
With the introduction of American IdolAmerican Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
in 2002, karaoke and amateur singing has become more a part of the American cultural landscape. American Idol has brought broad exposure of karaoke and singing/performance to the American population at large. Additionally, films such as Duets
Duets
An original motion picture soundtrack CD was released on September 12, 2000 by Hollywood Records. The CD contained twelve tracks including the original music composed for the film by David Newman....
and to a lesser extent Lost In Translation
Lost in Translation (film)
Lost in Translation is a 2003 American film written and directed by Sofia Coppola; her second feature film after The Virgin Suicides and it stars Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson...
have featured karaoke prominently.
Competitions such as Talent Quest have benefited from this publicity and exposure. It is from the masses who have become exposed to karaoke and amateur singing that Talent Quest has its appeal. As more and more enthusiasts take the hobby seriously, the competitive aspect of karaoke has come to encompass performance merit as well as vocal ability. Thus, the format of Talent Quest offers the ability to quantify the overall appeal of a performance.
Difference between Talent Quest and other competitions
It should be noted that the methodology of Talent Quest differs from other competitions such as American Idol or other competitions with a similar format.The Talent Quest format does not have a target age/social demographic, save for the categories which have been selected. This have the effect of making the competition accessible to those who may for some reason be ineligible to compete in a competition like American Idol. Specific examples are: ineligibility due to age, ineligibility due to musical genre, and the like.
However, members of professional entertainment organizations are ineligible to compete in Talent Quest. This includes the members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., known variously as The Recording Academy or NARAS, is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its...
, the Screen Actors Guild
Screen Actors Guild
The Screen Actors Guild is an American labor union representing over 200,000 film and television principal performers and background performers worldwide...
, and Actors Equity.
2001
The first Talent Quest National Finals was held at the Ramada Express Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Laughlin is south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation. As of the 2010 census, the...
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2002
The Talent Quest 2002 competition used a category format which was different from today's classifications. The categories were: Male Vocal, Female Vocal, Duet Vocal.| Standing | Male Vocal | Female Vocal | Duet Vocal |
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| 1 | D.J. Hale, Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo is the county seat of Otero County and a city in south-central New Mexico, United States. A desert community lying in the Tularosa Basin, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains. It is the nearest city to Holloman Air Force Base. The population was 35,582 as of the 2000... |
Heather Leslie, Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... |
Tim Parker Tim Parker Timothy Charles Parker , commonly known as Tim Parker, is a millionaire British businessman nicknamed the "Prince of Darkness" by labour unions for his track record of laying off workers to cut costs... and Mario Espitia, Prescott, Arizona Prescott, Arizona Prescott is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. It was designated "Arizona's Christmas City" by Arizona Governor Rose Mofford in the late 1980s.... |
| 2 | Tony Johnson, Lompoc, California Lompoc, California Lompoc is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city was incorporated in 1888. The population was 42,434 at the 2010 census, up from 41,103 at the 2000 census.... |
Nikki Feroni, Syracuse, New York Syracuse, New York Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603... |
Shaumarie Lewis and David Hayes, Tacoma, Washington Tacoma, Washington Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to... |
| 3 | Algia Motley, Tinton Falls, New Jersey Tinton Falls, New Jersey -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 15,053 people, 5,883 households, and 3,976 families residing in the borough. The population density was 965.7 people per square mile . There were 6,211 housing units at an average density of 398.4 per square mile... |
Jenn Lynne Stottrup, San Jose, California San Jose, California San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay... |
Danielle Dedonno and Algia Motley, Red Bank, New Jersey Red Bank, New Jersey -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,844 people, 5,201 households, and 2,501 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,639.1 people per square mile . There were 5,450 housing units at an average density of 3,055.0 per square mile... |
| 4 | Satin, San Diego, California San Diego, California San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round... |
June Baxendale, Port Charlotte, Florida Port Charlotte, Florida Port Charlotte is a census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population was 46,451 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Punta Gorda Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
Jessica Kenny And Kristy Stiles, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... |
| 5 | Chris Taylor, Syracuse, New York Syracuse, New York Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603... |
Sarah Priedo, San Francisco, California San Francisco, California San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland... |
Joe George and Jason Kirkman, Martinez, Georgia Martinez, Georgia Martinez is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is an affluent suburb of Augusta, Georgia and is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area... |
- Notes:
- Due to a tie in the semi-final round, Charma Tesh and Burneal Fick of Chicago, Illinois also competed in the Final Round, however were not awarded prizes as they placed 6th Place during the round.
2003
The Talent Quest 2003 competition was the first to adopt the two-genre, four-category system: Male Pop/Rock/R&B, Female Pop/Rock/R&B, Male Country/Western, Female Country/Western.| Standing | Male Pop/Rock/R&B | Female Pop/Rock/R&B | Male Country/Western | Female Country/Western |
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| 1 | Tim Marchetto, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie,... |
Paula Harris, Foster City, California Foster City, California Foster City is an affluent planned city located in San Mateo County, California, 94404. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 30,567. Forbes ranked Foster City #10 on their 2009 list of America's Top 25 Towns to Live Well. Money has also recognized Foster City multiple times as... |
Michael Kelly, Salem, Oregon Salem, Oregon Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood... |
Lauren Dutterer, Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197... |
| 2 | Tony Johnson, Lompoc, California Lompoc, California Lompoc is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city was incorporated in 1888. The population was 42,434 at the 2010 census, up from 41,103 at the 2000 census.... |
Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197... |
Todd Killingsworth, Norman, Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma Norman is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is located south of downtown Oklahoma City. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Norman was to have 110,925 full-time residents, making it the third-largest city in Oklahoma and the... |
Tianna, Sherwood, Oregon Sherwood, Oregon Sherwood is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States. Located in the southeast corner of the county, it is a residential community in the Tualatin Valley southwest of Portland. The population was 11,791 at the 2000 census. The 2006 estimate is 16,115 residents... |
| 3 | Roy Hollis, Jr., Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... |
Kitei Douglas, Orlando, Florida Orlando, Florida Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States... |
Cholla Robinson, Gloucester City, New Jersey Gloucester City, New Jersey Gloucester City is a city in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the city population was 11,456.-Geography:Gloucester City is located at .... |
Annie Rhee, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... |
| 4 | Satin, San Diego, California San Diego, California San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round... |
Kim Daniels, Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in... |
James Tharp, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... |
Samantha Cook, Elkton, Maryland Elkton, Maryland The town of Elkton is the county seat of Cecil County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,893 as of the 2000 census and 14,842 according to current July 2008 census estimates. It is the county seat of Cecil County... |
| 5 | George Allen, Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's... |
Jill Consentino, Oakhurst, New Jersey Oakhurst, New Jersey Oakhurst is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 3,995.-Geography:Oakhurst is located at .... |
Willy Marks, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the... |
Jessica Kenny, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... |
2004
The Talent Quest 2004 competition re-introduced the Duet category; however the category was limited to registration day sign-up only (unlike 2001 and 2002's full cycle competition through all three levels), and competed a single round during the National Finals Week. Also, although it was reinstated as a trophy category, no cash prizes were awarded. The top 2 duet winners did receive the opportunity to perform on the Finals night, however.| Standing | Male Pop/Rock/R&B | Female Pop/Rock/R&B | Male Country/Western | Female Country/Western | Duet |
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| 1 | George Allen, Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's... |
Jill Consentino, Oakhurst, New Jersey Oakhurst, New Jersey Oakhurst is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 3,995.-Geography:Oakhurst is located at .... |
Michael Harris, West Jordan, Utah West Jordan, Utah West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 103,712, placing it as the fourth most populated in the state. The city occupies the... |
Jessica Kenney, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... |
Larry Pauley and Jerry Perkins |
| 2 | Tim Marchetto, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie,... |
Kim Daniels, Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in... |
Roy Hollis, Jr., Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... |
Shoni Mero, Brentwood, California Brentwood, California Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population is 51,481 as of 2010.... |
Jill Consentino and Tim Marchetto |
| 3 | Michael Harris, West Jordan, Utah West Jordan, Utah West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 103,712, placing it as the fourth most populated in the state. The city occupies the... |
Sharon Sills, Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... |
Michael Kelly, Keizer, Oregon Keizer, Oregon Keizer is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States, along the 45th parallel. It was named for Thomas Dove and John Brooks Keizer, two pioneers who arrived in the Wagon Train of 1843, and later filed donation land claims. The population was 36,278 at the 2010 census... |
Annie Rhee, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... |
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| 4 | Larry Pauley, Roseville, California Roseville, California -2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Roseville had a population of 118,788. The population density was 3,279.4 people per square mile... |
Nichole Zachowski, Pocono, Pennsylvania | Larry Whitlock, Moore, Oklahoma Moore, Oklahoma Moore is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 55,081 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh largest city in the state of Oklahoma.... |
Kristen Sether, Blanchard, Oklahoma Blanchard, Oklahoma Blanchard is a city in Grady and McClain counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 7,670 at the 2010 census. Blanchard is part of a rapidly growing area of northern McClain and Grady Counties known as the "Tri-City Area" with Newcastle and Tuttle.-Early history:Blanchard is... |
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| 5 | Roy Hollis, Jr., Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... |
Nikki Feroni, Syracuse, New York Syracuse, New York Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603... |
Todd Killingsworth, Norman, Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma Norman is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is located south of downtown Oklahoma City. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Norman was to have 110,925 full-time residents, making it the third-largest city in Oklahoma and the... |
Tracy Gillis, Salem, Oregon Salem, Oregon Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood... |
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2005
The Talent Quest 2005 competition saw an increase in contestants over the previous year. Additionally, the competition began to see even more international participation, with a sizable New Zealand contingent in attendance.Notably, the 2005 competition was the last to be produced by Bill Keller, the founder of the contest, and to be hosted by Karaoke Star, an original sponsor. This was due to the Talent Quest organization and trademark being sold to a new management team, bringing new direction and practices.
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| 1 | D.J. Hale, Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo is the county seat of Otero County and a city in south-central New Mexico, United States. A desert community lying in the Tularosa Basin, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains. It is the nearest city to Holloman Air Force Base. The population was 35,582 as of the 2000... |
Brenda Tuley, Portland, Oregon Portland, Oregon Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States... |
Gregg Grimaldo, Jamul, California Jamul, California Jamul is a census-designated place in San Diego County, California. Jamul had a population of 6,163 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau Jamul is located at .... |
Jacey Cornell, Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home... |
Gregg and Michelle Grimaldo |
| 2 | Paul Kruse, Jamul, California Jamul, California Jamul is a census-designated place in San Diego County, California. Jamul had a population of 6,163 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau Jamul is located at .... , California California California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area... |
Pam E., Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border... , Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
Michael Harris, West Jordan, Utah West Jordan, Utah West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 103,712, placing it as the fourth most populated in the state. The city occupies the... |
Nikki Feroni, Syracuse, New York Syracuse, New York Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603... |
Michael Harris and Ron Coston |
| 3 | Tim Marchetto, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie,... |
Julie Taale, Auckland Auckland The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world... , New Zealand |
Willie Marks, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Stevens Point, Wisconsin Stevens Point is the county seat of Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Located in the central part of the state, it is the largest city in the county, with a population of 24,551 at the 2000 census... |
Tracy Gillis, Salem, Oregon Salem, Oregon Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood... |
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| 4 | Michael Harris, West Jordan, Utah West Jordan, Utah West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 103,712, placing it as the fourth most populated in the state. The city occupies the... |
Jacey Cornell, Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home... |
James Allen Clark, Chapel Hill, Tennessee Chapel Hill, Tennessee Chapel Hill is a town in the northeastern part of Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. The town was named after Chapel Hill, North Carolina by settlers from that area... |
Michelle Grimaldo, Jamul, California Jamul, California Jamul is a census-designated place in San Diego County, California. Jamul had a population of 6,163 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau Jamul is located at .... |
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| 5 | Fred Carter, Longview, Washington Longview, Washington Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is the principal city of the "Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area", which encompasses all of Cowlitz County. Longview's population was 36,648 at the time of the 2010 census and is the largest city in Cowlitz County... |
Paula Harris, Daly City, California Daly City, California Daly City is the largest city in San Mateo County, California, United States, with a 2010 population of 101,123. Located immediately south of San Francisco, it is named in honor of businessman and landowner John Daly.-History:... |
Rob Royce, Albuquerque, New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As... |
Tracy Lynn, Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197... |
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2006
The Talent Quest 2006 competition was the first to be held under the new management of saw was that scores were aggregated through the rounds, thus qualification for the National Finals was determined by the cumulative sum of a contestant's scores of round 1, 2, and semi-finals.| Standing | Male Pop/Rock/R&B | Female Pop/Rock/R&B | Male Country/Western | Female Country/Western | Duet |
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| 1 | Michael Harris, West Jordan, Utah West Jordan, Utah West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 103,712, placing it as the fourth most populated in the state. The city occupies the... |
Shoni Mero, Brentwood, California Brentwood, California Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population is 51,481 as of 2010.... |
Ted Vigil, Tumwater, Washington Tumwater, Washington Tumwater is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. It lies near where the Deschutes River enters Budd Inlet, the southernmost point of Puget Sound. The population was 17,371 at the 2010 census... |
Ally Wilcox, Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home... |
Larry Pauley and Jerry Perkins |
| 2 | LaVon Johnson, Garland, Texas Garland, Texas -Climate:* The average warmest month is July.* The highest recorded temperature was in 2000.* On average, the coolest month is January.* The lowest recorded temperature was in 1989.* The maximum average precipitation occurs in May.... |
Sarah McBride, Auckland, New Zealand | Paul Lopez, Lawton, Oklahoma Lawton, Oklahoma The city of Lawton is the county seat of Comanche County, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Located in the southwestern region of Oklahoma approximately southwest of Oklahoma City, it is the principal city of the Lawton Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
Stephanie Sanchez, Pierre, South Dakota Pierre, South Dakota Pierre is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second least populous state capital after Montpelier, Vermont... |
The GSC Young Guns - Ray Dog and Raemon |
| 3 | Marko Milbourne, Palm Springs, California Palm Springs, California Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. It is located approximately 37 miles east of San Bernardino, 111 miles east of Los Angeles and 136 miles northeast of San Diego... |
Pam DelFranco, Edison, New Jersey Edison, New Jersey Edison Township is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey. What is now Edison Township was originally incorporated as Raritan Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1870, from portions of both Piscataway Township and Woodbridge Township... |
Lindsay Robinson, Murray, Utah Murray, Utah Murray is a city situated on the Wasatch Front in the core of Salt Lake Valley in the U.S. state of Utah. Named for territorial governor Eli Murray, it is the state's fourteenth largest city. According to the 2010 census, Murray has approximately 46,746 residents.Murray is close to Salt Lake City,... |
Shoni Mero, Brentwood, California Brentwood, California Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population is 51,481 as of 2010.... |
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| 4 | Michael Twigden, Auckland, New Zealand | Pam E. Williams, Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... |
Lance McKay, Escondido, California Escondido, California Escondido is a city occupying a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills, just north of the city of San Diego, California. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. The city had a population of 143,911 at the 2010 census. Its municipal government set itself an operating... |
Natalie Green, Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 5 | Brian Paladin, Auckland, New Zealand | Rachel McCall, Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197... |
Michael Harris, West Jordan, Utah West Jordan, Utah West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 103,712, placing it as the fourth most populated in the state. The city occupies the... |
Carrie Hamilton, Lynden, Washington Lynden, Washington Lynden is the second largest city in Whatcom County. Named and established in 1874 on the site of the Nooksack Indian village Squahalish , the town of Lynden began as a pioneer settlement headed by Holden and Phoebe Judson and is today home to one of the largest Dutch American communities in the... |
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| 6 | Kari Calliln, Shoreline, Washington Shoreline, Washington Shoreline is a city in King County, Washington, United States, north of Downtown Seattle bordering the northern Seattle city limits. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,007, making it the 19th largest city in the state of Washington.... |
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2007
In 2007, the venue of the competition and major sponsor was renamed and refurbished as the Tropicana Express Hotel and Casino. This change included a major overhaul of the hotel and casino, but the layout (notably the Pavilion Theatre and the Caboose Lounge) remained the same.| Standing | Male Pop/Rock/R&B | Female Pop/Rock/R&B | Male Country/Western | Female Country/Western | Duet |
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| 1 | Derrick Vaughns, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii | Erica Richardson, Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197... |
Michael Kelly, Keizer, Oregon Keizer, Oregon Keizer is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States, along the 45th parallel. It was named for Thomas Dove and John Brooks Keizer, two pioneers who arrived in the Wagon Train of 1843, and later filed donation land claims. The population was 36,278 at the 2010 census... |
Michelle Grimaldo, Jamul, California Jamul, California Jamul is a census-designated place in San Diego County, California. Jamul had a population of 6,163 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau Jamul is located at .... |
The GSC Young Guns - Ray Dog and Raemon |
| 2 | Amado Cacho, Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and... |
Pam Del Franco, Edison, New Jersey Edison, New Jersey Edison Township is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey. What is now Edison Township was originally incorporated as Raritan Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1870, from portions of both Piscataway Township and Woodbridge Township... |
Lonnie Gines, Eagle Mountain, Utah Eagle Mountain, Utah Eagle Mountain is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located to the west of the Lake Mountains, which are west of Utah Lake. It was incorporated December 3, 1996 and has been rapidly growing ever since. The... |
Kitra Donovan, San Francisco, California San Francisco, California San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland... |
Ally Wilcox & Lindsay Robinson |
| 3 | Michael Bailey, Midwest City, Oklahoma Midwest City, Oklahoma Midwest City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,371, making it the eighth largest city in the state.... |
Michelle Chevalier, Mountain View, California Mountain View, California -Downtown:Mountain View has a pedestrian-friendly downtown centered on Castro Street. The downtown area consists of the seven blocks of Castro Street from the Downtown Mountain View Station transit center in the north to the intersection with El Camino Real in the south... |
Paul Lopez, Lawton, Oklahoma Lawton, Oklahoma The city of Lawton is the county seat of Comanche County, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Located in the southwestern region of Oklahoma approximately southwest of Oklahoma City, it is the principal city of the Lawton Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
Shoni Mero, Brentwood, California Brentwood, California Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population is 51,481 as of 2010.... |
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| 4 | D.J. Hale, Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo is the county seat of Otero County and a city in south-central New Mexico, United States. A desert community lying in the Tularosa Basin, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains. It is the nearest city to Holloman Air Force Base. The population was 35,582 as of the 2000... |
Kari Callin, Shoreline, Washington Shoreline, Washington Shoreline is a city in King County, Washington, United States, north of Downtown Seattle bordering the northern Seattle city limits. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,007, making it the 19th largest city in the state of Washington.... |
Amado Cacho, Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and... |
Denise Franklin, Landers, California Landers, California Landers is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California. The town lies in the Homestead Valley of the Mojave Desert, northeast of Flamingo Heights. The closest large towns are Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree. The town has its own small airport, Landers Airport.Near Landers is Giant... |
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| 5 | Tony Parker, West Valley, Utah | Kayleen Watson, Murray, Utah Murray, Utah Murray is a city situated on the Wasatch Front in the core of Salt Lake Valley in the U.S. state of Utah. Named for territorial governor Eli Murray, it is the state's fourteenth largest city. According to the 2010 census, Murray has approximately 46,746 residents.Murray is close to Salt Lake City,... |
Willy Marks, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Stevens Point, Wisconsin Stevens Point is the county seat of Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Located in the central part of the state, it is the largest city in the county, with a population of 24,551 at the 2000 census... |
Cassie Wells, Hopewell Junction, New York Hopewell Junction, New York Hopewell Junction is a hamlet in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 2,610 at the 2000 census... |
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2008
The Talent Quest 2008 featured a new category for contestants 50 years of age and older, as well as a larger cash prize for the duet category.| Standing | Male Pop/Rock/R&B | Female Pop/Rock/R&B | Male Country/Western | Female Country/Western | Over 50 Male | Over 50 Female | Duet |
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| 1 | Lonza Bartlett, Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 62,298 in the 2010 census, a 29.23 percent increase over the 2000 figure.... |
Kari Callin, Shoreline, Washington Shoreline, Washington Shoreline is a city in King County, Washington, United States, north of Downtown Seattle bordering the northern Seattle city limits. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,007, making it the 19th largest city in the state of Washington.... |
Amado Cacho, Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and... |
Jessica Rave, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Chambersburg is a borough in the South Central region of Pennsylvania, United States. It is miles north of Maryland and the Mason-Dixon line and southwest of Harrisburg in the Cumberland Valley, which is part of the Great Appalachian Valley. Chambersburg is the county seat of Franklin County... |
Frankie Pizano, Crosby, Texas Crosby, Texas Crosby is a census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,714 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Crosby is located at .... |
Pam Del Franco, Edison, New Jersey Edison, New Jersey Edison Township is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey. What is now Edison Township was originally incorporated as Raritan Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1870, from portions of both Piscataway Township and Woodbridge Township... |
Raymond Gladney & Raymond Hickey |
| 2 | Raymond Hickey, West Warwick, Rhode Island West Warwick, Rhode Island West Warwick is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 29,191 at the 2010 census.West Warwick was incorporated in 1913, making it the youngest town in the state. Prior to 1913, the town, situated on the western bank of the Pawtuxet River, was the population and... |
Janel Akana, | Michael Palomba, Naples, Florida Naples, Florida Naples is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States. As of July 1, 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 21,653. Naples is a principal city of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated total population of 315,839 on July 1, 2007... |
Ally Wilcox, Antioch, Tennessee Antioch, Tennessee Antioch is a community in southeastern Davidson County, Tennessee, that is governed by the Nashville metropolitan government. The area is assigned to postal zip code 37013.- History :... |
Jim Price, Lompoc, California Lompoc, California Lompoc is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city was incorporated in 1888. The population was 42,434 at the 2010 census, up from 41,103 at the 2000 census.... |
Trish Murphy, Golden Valley, Arizona Golden Valley, Arizona Golden Valley is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The population was 4,515 at the 2000 census.-Name:... |
Jerry Perkins & Larry Pauley |
| 3 | D.J. Hale, Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo is the county seat of Otero County and a city in south-central New Mexico, United States. A desert community lying in the Tularosa Basin, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains. It is the nearest city to Holloman Air Force Base. The population was 35,582 as of the 2000... |
Ally Wilcox, Antioch, Tennessee Antioch, Tennessee Antioch is a community in southeastern Davidson County, Tennessee, that is governed by the Nashville metropolitan government. The area is assigned to postal zip code 37013.- History :... |
Paul Lopez, Lawton, Oklahoma Lawton, Oklahoma The city of Lawton is the county seat of Comanche County, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Located in the southwestern region of Oklahoma approximately southwest of Oklahoma City, it is the principal city of the Lawton Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
Tianna, Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and... |
Ronnie Lovell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... |
Karen Williams, West Valley, Utah | Shane Aldous & Tony Penrose |
| 4 | Roy Hollis, Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... |
Angela Landers, Garland, Texas Garland, Texas -Climate:* The average warmest month is July.* The highest recorded temperature was in 2000.* On average, the coolest month is January.* The lowest recorded temperature was in 1989.* The maximum average precipitation occurs in May.... |
Tony Penrose, Taylorsville, Utah Taylorsville, Utah Taylorsville is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 57,439 at the 2000 census... |
Denise Franklin, Landers, California Landers, California Landers is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California. The town lies in the Homestead Valley of the Mojave Desert, northeast of Flamingo Heights. The closest large towns are Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree. The town has its own small airport, Landers Airport.Near Landers is Giant... |
Gene Goudy, Venice, Florida Venice, Florida Venice is a city in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2007 estimates, the city had a population of 21,015. It is noted for its large snowbird population. Its newspaper is the Venice Gondolier Sun... |
Carmen Ruiz, Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data... |
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| 5 | Raymond Gladney, Huntsville, AL | Danielle Gray, Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River... |
Jimmy Tighe 2, San Diego, California San Diego, California San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round... |
Nichol Benoit, Englewood, Florida Englewood, Florida Englewood is a census-designated place in Charlotte and Sarasota counties in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 16,196.Englewood also was the original name for Vineland, Florida... |
Guy Redmond, Carrollton, Texas Carrollton, Texas -Climate:*On average, the warmest month is July.*The highest recorded temperature was 112°F in 1980.*The average coolest month is January.*The lowest recorded temperature was 1°F in 1989.*The most precipitation on average occurs in May.... |
Gloria-Jean Norfolk, Wattle Cove Wattle Cove Wattle Cove is a suburb of Manukau City, one of the four cities that make up the conurbation of Auckland, New Zealand, in northern New Zealand.The suburb is located on Mahia peninsula on the Manukau Harbour, along with Wattle Downs.... , Auckland Auckland The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world... , New Zealand |
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2009
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| 1 | Roy Hollis, Jr., Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... |
Tessa O'Gilvie, Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 62,298 in the 2010 census, a 29.23 percent increase over the 2000 figure.... |
Roy Hollis, Jr., Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... |
Danielle Hollobaugh, Bradenton, Florida Bradenton, Florida Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's 2007 population to be 53,471. Bradenton is the largest Principal City of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2007 estimated population of 682,833... |
D.J. Hale, Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo is the county seat of Otero County and a city in south-central New Mexico, United States. A desert community lying in the Tularosa Basin, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains. It is the nearest city to Holloman Air Force Base. The population was 35,582 as of the 2000... |
Corine Cyphers, Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197... |
Roy Hollis, Jr. and Tony Johnson |
| 2 | Robert Bell, Spring, Texas Spring, Texas Spring, Texas is a census-designated place within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Houston in Harris County, Texas, United States, north of Downtown Houston. The population was 54,298 at the 2010 census... |
Jenny Diehl, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma... |
Gregg Grimaldo, Jamul, California Jamul, California Jamul is a census-designated place in San Diego County, California. Jamul had a population of 6,163 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau Jamul is located at .... |
Holland Marie, Garner, North Carolina Garner, North Carolina Garner is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States and a suburb of Raleigh. The population was 17,757 at the 2000 census and was 27,533 in 2009.-Geography:Garner is located at .... |
Jim Price, Lompoc, California Lompoc, California Lompoc is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The city was incorporated in 1888. The population was 42,434 at the 2010 census, up from 41,103 at the 2000 census.... |
Patricia Anderson, San Jacinto, California San Jacinto, California San Jacinto is a city in Riverside County, California, U.S.A. It was named after Saint Hyacinth and is located at the north end of the San Jacinto Valley, with Hemet to its south. The mountains associated with the valley are the San Jacinto Mountains. The population was 44,199 at the 2010... |
Jenny Jones and Phil Garris |
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2010
| Standing | Male Pop/Rock/R&B | Female Pop/Rock/R&B | Male Country/Western | Female Country/Western | Over 50 Male | Over 50 Female | Duet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond Gladney, Huntsville, AL | Jenny Diehl, Oklahoma City, OK | D.J.Hale, Alamogordo, NM | Cheryl Roberts, Nicholasville, KY | Lance McKay, Escondido, CA | Pam Del Franco, Edison, NJ | Roy Hollis, Jr. and Tony Johnson - Erie, PA and Gilbert, AZ |
| 2 | Tony Johnson, Gilbert, AZ | Sophia Booker, Palm Coast, FL | Tony Penrose, Taylorsville, UT | Fantasia Burgess, Kearns, UT | Roy Hollis, Jr., Erie, PA | Denise Franklin, Landers, CA | Andrea Sharp and Layne Dansie - Saratoga Springs, UT & Cedar Valley, UT |
| 3 | Scott Hooper, Sagamore Beach, MA | Jenny Jones, Largo, FL | Gregg Grimaldo, Jamul, CA | Angela Landers, Garland, TX | Lynn Cameron, Murray, UT | Michelle Grimaldo, Jamul, CA | |
| 4 | Jimmy Tighe 2, San Diego, CA | Nichol Kastor, Englewood, FL | Scott Hooper, Sagamore Beach, MA | Jenny Jones, Largo, FL | Tim Cook, West Palm Beach, FL | Lucy Ontiveros, San Marcos, CA | |
| 5 | Curtis Gray, Brooksville, FL | Tioni TamSing, Waipahu, HI | Paul Lopez, Lawton, OK | Reese Davis, Crandall, TX | William Cundiff, Port Angeles, WA | Toni Lynne, Chestermere, AB, Canada | |
2011
| Standing | Male Pop/Rock/R&B | Female Pop/Rock/R&B | Male Country/Western | Female Country/Western | Over 50 Male | Over 50 Female | Duet |
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| 1 | Jacquez Huell, Stuart, FL | Pam Del Franco, Edison, NJ | Paul Lloyd, Port Charlotte, FL | Ally Wilcox, Kaysville, UT | Roy Hollis, Jr., Erie, PA | Denise Franklin, Landers, CA | Roy Hollis, Jr. and Tony Johnson - Erie, PA and Gilbert, AZ |
| 2 | Tony Johnson, Gilbert, AZ | Ally Wilcox, Kaysville, UT | Andrew Albrinck, Bellbrook, OH | Reese Davis, Dallas, TX | Anthony Parker, Kearns, UT | Toni Lynne, Alberta, Canada | Cheryl White and Jimmy Tighe II - Nicholasville, KY and San Diego, CA |
| 3 | David Talley, N. Richland Hills, TX | Danielle Hollobaugh, Bradenton, FL | CiJay Bailey, Kissimmee, FL | Cara Hooper, Sagamore Beach, MA | Chaz Martino, Seminole, FL | Rayna Pass, Del Ray Beach, FL | |
| 4 | Eldred Williams, Miami Gardens, FL | Beth Brennan, Lonsdale, MN | Curtis Kaanapu, The Village, OK | Shannon Lakey, Haltom City, TX | Jim Price, Lompoc, CA | Kathryn Morse, Oklahoma City, OK | |
| 5 | Joey Kaalekahi, Honolulu, HI | Dariana Galindo, San Diego, CA | Raymond Gladney, Huntsville, AL | Annie Rhee, Norman, OK | Richard Gary Elliott, Ft. Lauderdale,FL | Karen Williams, West Valley, UT | |