2012 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE SEMI-FINALISTS AND FINALISTS
AND TO THE WINNERS OF THE FINALS COMPETITION!
~ Wynne
Galaxy of Stars 2012 Contestants
A special Thank You to Marcus Heller, the Official Photographer for the 2012 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search at the Nebraska State Fair. To order photos, call 402.380.3383 or order online at shadetreephoto.photoreflect.com. All photos in the slide shows are copyright protected and are used here for promotional use only. ~ Wynne |
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Semi-Finals
Awards Ceremony
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Finals
Featured Entertainers
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2012 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Awards Ceremony Awards
at the Nebraska State Fair
2012
Mega Star Jamie Chen Comet - Piano - Alliance Highest Scoring Overall Contestant $500.00 Cash & Trophy |
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1st PLACE COMETS (12 & Under) $200.00 & Trophy SHINING STAR
Highest Scoring Contestant in Star Quality "The Shine Factor" $100.00 Cash & Trophy |
OVERALL VOCAL AWARDS Highest Scoring - All Age Divisions
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PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD Voted Overall Best Performance By Audience
Connor Kinney, Tori Ronspies, Jessica Emory, Kim Svitak, Melissa Svitak, Jed Shermer,
Ryan Johnson, Samantha Emory, Liz Selting, Jill Schindler, Andrea Steffen, Kassidy Steffen, Shianna Oestreich and Therese Lux
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TAPS Honors Dance Team Shooting Stars Norfolk/Tilden $100.00 Cash & Trophy |
AGE DIVISION AWARDS
1st Place $200.00 Cash & Trophy - 2nd Place $100.l00 Cash & Trophy - 3rd Place $50.00 Cash & Trophy
1st Place $200.00 Cash & Trophy - 2nd Place $100.l00 Cash & Trophy - 3rd Place $50.00 Cash & Trophy
COMETS (12 & Under)
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JAMIE CHEN
Piano - Alliance - 1st 
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MCKENZIE STEINER
Vocal - Lincoln - 2nd 
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REAGAN GAUSMAN
Vocal - Columbus - 3rd 
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SHOOTING STARS (13 to 18)
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LINDI JOHNSON
Vocal - McCook - 1st 
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KATIE MARIE GOESCH
Vocal - Grand Island - 2nd 
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JENELLE CHRISTINE
Vocal - North Platte - 3rd 
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NOVAS (19 & Over)
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JOHNNA JANE
Vocal - North Platte -1st 
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JUSTIN HANSHEW
Vocal - Scottsbluff - 2nd 
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JESSICA SWERCZEK
Vocal - Lincoln - 3rd 
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2012 HIGHLIGHTS OF FINALIST WINNERS
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2012 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Program
Official Videographer: RIchard Floe
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Official Photographer for the 2012 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search
at the Nebraska State Fair. The Galaxy of Stars photos by Shadetree Photography are now available online at shadetreephoto.photoreflect.com. There are 4 sections, the Portraits and the Performances, for both Saturday and Sunday. |
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Our Special Thanks to
Howard Johnson Hotel Riverside Grand Island NE The Official Lodging for the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search During the Semi-Finals & Finals Competition at the Nebraska State Fair. |
2012 AWARDS
GALAXY OF STARS TALENT SEARCH - Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island
Semi-Finals Saturday, September 1st - Finals Sunday, September 2nd
Semi-Finals Saturday, September 1st - Finals Sunday, September 2nd
Wynne, Nashville - Executive Producer & Trish Linscott, Omaha - MC
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 42 SEMI-FINALISTS
IN THE GALAXY OF STARS SONGWRITING CONTEST! Semi-Finalists: COMETS (12 & Under)
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Semi-FInalists: SHOOTING STARS (13 to 18)
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Semi-Finalist: NOVAS (19 & Over)
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Contestants Advancing to the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search
Semi-Finals at the Nebraska State Fair September 1st
Semi-FInalists Are Listed in Random Order PRESS RELEASE JULY 30, 2012
2012 GALAXY OF STARS TALENT SEARCH SEMI-FINALISTS
Nebraska State Fair - Grand Island - September 1st - 1:00PM - 5:00 PM
COMETS - 12 & Under
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Preliminary Mail-In Video Contest Ended June 30th
For Upcoming Local Partner Talent Searches go to Partner Talent Searches.
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Message from Wynne
I would like to thank so many of you for being a part of my life and the Galaxy of Stars program over the past 19 years. It is always exciting for me to be with you. Looking back, I see how together we have grown so much. It makes me happy when I see many of you doing what you enjoy, moving ahead with your special dream of music, and thrilled when I see your dreams coming true.
The Galaxy of Stars Talent Search has grown through the years and has changed lives and launched the careers of a number of our past participants. Take time to look around the site and see what past contestants are doing with their talents, how they are giving back to those in need in their communities and across the country and how they have become mentors to others.
As technology advances, it brings new opportunities for up and coming talent to market to a global audience. It makes it possible to quickly connect with others who have the same interests and dreams, and we all are inspired and encouraged when experiences are shared. To do what you enjoy the most isn't always easy but it is rewarding and can be exciting every step of the way!
I am looking forward to being once again with those of you I know, and I hope to meet still more of you who have a special talent and passion for music. ~ Wynne
The Galaxy of Stars Talent Search has grown through the years and has changed lives and launched the careers of a number of our past participants. Take time to look around the site and see what past contestants are doing with their talents, how they are giving back to those in need in their communities and across the country and how they have become mentors to others.
As technology advances, it brings new opportunities for up and coming talent to market to a global audience. It makes it possible to quickly connect with others who have the same interests and dreams, and we all are inspired and encouraged when experiences are shared. To do what you enjoy the most isn't always easy but it is rewarding and can be exciting every step of the way!
I am looking forward to being once again with those of you I know, and I hope to meet still more of you who have a special talent and passion for music. ~ Wynne
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