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THEN & NOW


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Dreams Do Come True!
Then 2003 - Now 2013



Amy Heidemann -2003 
Galaxy of  Stars Talent Search Contestant 
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Lincoln - Novas (19 & Above) - L-R: 1st Place:  Amy Heidemann, 2nd Place:  Charles Stoeger, 3rd Place:  Monica Eby
In 2005 as 1st Place Winner in the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals in Lincoln, Nebraska, Amy was awarded a recording session at Upper Room Studios in Kearney, Nebraska.  She recorded an original CD produced by Wynne Adams, which was submitted to the Berklee College of Music and opened the door to Amy receiving a 4 Year Scholarship. 

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Duo KARMIN - Amy Heidemann (Ellis) & Nick Noonan signed by L.A. Reid to National Recording Contract with Epic Records.  L.A. Reid  made the duo his first signing to the newly revived  Epic Records label.  Our Congratulations to Amy, a Nebraska State Fair 2005 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals Nova First Place Winner from Seward, and to Nick Noonan, her partner from the state of Maine.

Amy and Nick at Bet Awards 2011 in Los Angeles

KARMIN - Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan   karminmusic.com  7-9-2013
 Amy, a Galaxy of Stars Past Nebraska State Fair FInalist, is currently on tour with the Jonas Brothers.
Some Steps Along the Way
Then 2005 - Now 2012
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2005 Scottsbluff County Fair
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2009
Nebraska State Fair
 Teresa Scanlan
Galaxy of Stars Contestant 
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2006 Scottsbluff County Fair
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2010 Miss Nebraska
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2006 Scottsbluff County Fiar
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2011 Miss America


Galaxy of Stars Talent Search - When It All Began . . .
Then 1993  - Now 2012
Jana Ryan
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Janna Ryan at the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search September 2012  holding a Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Award she and her best friend Charity received in 1993 when they entered the talent search competition doing a dance/mime routine to "Dancin' Machine," a song by Michael Jackson.  Janna is currently residing in North Platte and through her dance studio, The Stage Dance Studio, she is encouraging and inspiring others to pursue their dreams.  One of her dance groups, The Stage Dance Team, competed in the 2012 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Semi-Finals and Finals.  
Back in 1993 . . .
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