Top 10 'Stars of Tomorrow' to Compete Feb. 16

It’s the ultimate vocal showdown, as 10 of the best teen singers in Georgia are ready to take the stage for their shot at fame. On Sunday, February 16, Variety of Georgia – The Children’s Charity of Georgia, will host the 3rd annual Stars of Tomorrow competition at The Buckhead Theatre. Eligible youth across the state have submitted videos of their best performances. After a round of preliminary judging, the top 10 will showcase their voices one final time to vie for the coveted champion title.

The singing competition will raise its curtain at 4:00 p.m., with the Silent Auction beginning at 3:00 p.m.The finalists are set to perform for an eager audience of friends, family, community influencers and three show-business veterans (Amanda Moore, Garrett Schaefer and Robert Ray). The anticipated evening will be filled with fun, philanthropy and dream-chasing, as Stars of Tomorrow crowns its 2014 champion. 

The top 10 Stars of Tomorrow finalists include:

Jenna Bass, Lilburn                       Jenane  Mcculloch, Peachtree City

Emily Carey, Blue Ridge               Esu Obu, Lawrenceville

Meredith Cohen , Roswell              Cheyanne Osoria, Snellville

Shayna Garcia, Lawrenceville        Ramya  Prabhakar, Roswell

Hannah French, Cordele                Cierra Smith, LaGrange

The winner of the singing competition will receive a $2,500 cash prize and the opportunity to perform on the Fox Theatre stage. The talented teen will also be rewarded with a custom-made demo CD with two tracks, tickets to an upcoming performance at The Fox Theatre and a Frabel trophy! The first and second runners-up contestants each receive a custom-made demo CD, tickets to an upcoming performance at The Fox Theatre and a Frabel trophy.

Stars of Tomorrow benefits Variety of Georgia initiatives across the state and aims to shine a light on Georgia’s promising young talent. Event co-chairs Carolyn Lee Wills and Former Chief Barker Mike Dangerfield help further the organization’s commitment to enhancing the lives of area youth. Through this competition, teens not only showcase their stunning vocals for industry leaders, but also develop skills they will use for years to come.

To ensure a seat for this year’s show, please purchase tickets early. Tickets for the February 16 final competition are now available and start at $20. All ticket sales for the final Stars of Tomorrow competition benefit Variety of Georgia. To purchase tickets, visitwww.varietystarsoftomorrow.com.  

For more information, contact Chase Evangeline Andrews at 678.994.4210 orchase@varietyofgeorgia.org.

About Variety of Georgia, Tent 21

Tent 21 was established in Atlanta in 1939 as the 21st chapter of Variety International, commonly known as the World's Greatest Children's Charity. Variety of Georgia is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The charity’s mission is to enrich, improve, and fulfill the lives of children with disabilities or disadvantages. Echoing the first Variety fundraising event, a circus-themed affair held under a big-top, clubs are often called "Tents" and members "Barkers.” Following the tradition of the founders of the first Tent in Pittsburgh, Pa., 80 percent of the members of Tent 21 hail from the motion picture industry, though membership is open to all who care about children.