Gila Idol 2020

Gila Idol 2020 Final has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 2020 season has been combined with 2021. For more information, see the Gila Idol 2021 page

Pollocks | OneAZ | Safford Bowl |Bull Pen |Morenci Club |Double R Grill | The Plank

Vote for alternates here

 

The Preliminaries

Thursday, Jan 30, 2020

Pollocks Western Outfitters
610 W 5th Avenue, Safford

6:30 p.m.

Judges

2008 Winner- Adam Crohn
2018 Winner-Pete McCormick
2016 Winner-Brianna Morris

Performances

2018 Winner-Pete McCormick
2012 Winner-Ethan McBride

Contestants

(subject to change)
1. Lucy Hancock-Callback
2. Henry Guerrero
3. Maria Clark-Callback
4. Jade Delangel
5. Austin Arndt
6. Rachel Clark-FINALIST
7. Leila Bulis-Alternate
8. Ciara Prince-FINALIST
9. Riannon Campos
10. Hunter Chamberlain
11. Garet Morris-Callback
12. Abby Rapier-FINALIST
13. Cameron Nelson
14. Mikaela Jorgansen

Thursday, Feb 6, 2020OneAZ Credit Union

6:30 p.m.

Judges
2008 Winner-Adam Crohn
2011 Winner-Sharon Montoya
2018 Winner-Pete McCormick
Performances
2008 Winner-Adam Crohn
2016 Winner-Brianna Morris
Contestants

(Subject to Change)
1. April Vigliotti
2. Lilliana Garcia-CallBack
3. Cheyenne Clark-CallBack
4. Charise Hirschi-Alternate
5. Holly Beard
6. John Tucker-FINALIST
7. Patricia Nyberg
8. Hayley Bendal-CallBack
9. Charles Clark
10. Noah Cepeda
11. Jessica Jones
12. Brendan Wahl-FINALIST
13. Kevin Self-FINALIST
14. Kayla Kramer

Friday, Feb 14, 2020 Safford Bowl
410 E 4th Street
Safford, AZ
sponsored by Richards
Music

6:30 p.m.

Judges
2017 Idol Winner-Darryn Kamae
2012 Idol Winner-Ethan McBride
2008 Winner-Adam Crohn

Performances

2017 Idol Winner Darryn Kamae
2018 Idol Winner Pete McCormick

Contestants

(subject to change)

1.Joshua Schwandt-Alternate
2.Frank Adams-FINALIST
3.Becky Clark
4.Emmary Noble-FINALIST
5.Paityn Mattice-FINALIST
6.John Downs
7.Emma Hollar
8.Marlee Smith-Callback
9.Aubrey Cook
10Taylor Stella
11..John Henderson-Callback
12.Harley Weathersby

Thursday, Feb 20, 2020Sara’s Bull Pen
912 w Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ

(21 and older)

6:30 p.m.

Judges2015 Idol Winner-Damian Larson
2008 Idol Winner-Adam Crohn
2018 Winner-Pete McCormick

Performances

2015 Idol Winner-Damien Larson

Contestants1.Danielle Richards
2. Larissa Popke
3. Mark Bierman
4. Shyla Miller
5. Angelica Ayon
6. Brenda Godbold
7. Jeremy Gonzales
8. Karl Nyberg
9. Tanner Johnson
10. Traci Chamberlain
11. Skai Wahl
12. Kayla Scott
13. Tyler Linford
14. Larry Farris
15. Raelynn Davis
16. Sherard Robbins
17. Cheyenne Iske
Thursday, February 27, 2020

The Morenci Club
413 Plaza Dr.
Morenci

6:30 p.m.

Judges

2009 Idol Winner-Theresa Campbell
2008 Idol Winner-Adam Crohn
2016 Idol Winner-Brianna Morris

Performances

2009 Winner-Theresa Campbell

Contestants

1. Devanee Sanchez
2 Rian Kulien
3.Kienna Van Shaar
4.Hannah Bradley
5.Houston Tye Hinton
6.Anthony Vidalas
7.James Wright
8.Tanner Hudman
9.Mia Hoglan
10.Phyllicia Crandall
11.Brianna Richins
12.Kalen Fuller
13.Sara Skinner
14.Kestin Finch
15.Savanna Clonts

Thursday, Mar 5, 2020

Double R Grill
Safford Golf Course

6:30 p.m.

Judges

2008 Idol Winner-Adam Crohn

2019 Idol Winner-Cierra Myers

2017 Idol Winner-Darryn Kamae

Performances
Pima HS Quartets

Contestants

1.John Henderson Sr.
2.Rianna Stailey
3.Emily Hart
4.Natalie Bolen
5.Chaleese Webb
6.Maura Shumway
7.Brenda Godbold
8.Levi McClellan
9.Maddy Kamai
10.Santiago
11.Harley Lofgreen
12.Lacey Bryce
13.Annette Pearce
14.Tiana Lambson
15. Brinley Kempton

Thursday, Mar 12, 2019

Callback Night
The Plank
501 S Gila Ave
Safford, AZ

6:30 p.m.

Judges

2008 Idol Winner-Adam Crohn
2012 Idol Winner-Ethan McBride
2016 Idol Winner-Brianna Morris

Performances

2008 Winner-Adam Crohn

Contestants

1. Marlee Smith
2.Garet Morris
3.Kestin Finch
4.Hayley Bendall
5.Lucy Hancock
6.Tanner Johnson
7.Cheyenne Clark
8.Jeremy Gonzales
9.Savanna Clonts
10.John Henderson
11.Maria Clark
12.Skai Wahl
13.Brianna Richins
14.Emily Hart
15.Levi McClellen
16.Lacey Bryce
17.Annette Pearce

The Finale

David M Player Center for the Arts

Friday March 27th 7pm

Judges

Performances

2019 Winner-Cierra Myers
2018 Winner-Pete McCormick
2008 Winner-Adam Crohn
2017 Winner-Darryn Kamae
2009 Winner-Theresa Campbell
2012 Winner-Ethan McBride
2016 Winner-Brianna Morris
2015 Winner-Damian Larson

Contestants-Final Song
(actual show order TBA)
1. Abby Rapier-Always Remember us this way
2. Ciara Prince-Liability
3. Rachel Clark-Livin on a Prayer
4. Kevin Self-Holding out for a Hero
5. Brendan Wahl-Hold On
6. John Tucker
7. Frank Adams-A Change is going to come
8. Emmary Noble
9. Paityn Mattice-Hurt
10. Traci Chamberlin-Something in Red
11.Cheyenne Iske-Something in the Water
12. Larissa Popke
13. Sara Skinner
14. Hannah Bradley
15. Kienna Van Shaar
16. Chaleese Webb
17. Harley Lofgreen
18. Maddy Kamai
19.John Henderson

Registration to compete in the 2020 Gila Idol Competition is closed

RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

In order to compete, you must sign a form that gives us permission to use photos and audio/video recordings of you in any way we want. This includes playing them on the radio, showing them on Valley Telecom local TV and posting online (to our web site, YouTube, etc.). And remember, the internet is forever.

What happens at the preliminaries?
Contestants at the preliminaries will sing one song of their choosing in front of the judges, other contestants and the audience.

  • Your song will be sung a cappella (without any instruments, backup music, etc.) Just you and a microphone!
  • Your song should be memorized. If you’re busy worrying about the words, you can’t concentrate on the performance.
  • Try to limit yourself to 60 – 90 seconds. One verse and a chorus should be more than enough for the judges to tell what your talents are.
  • Song choice: We strongly suggest that you choose a song with which the judges are most likely familiar.
  • Look the part: Dressing up is not required, but is appreciated. It is an excellent way to show the judges that this event was worth the effort to you! Look your best; sound your best.
  • The judges will critique your performance right after you finish. When all the contestants have sung, the judges will make a decision about who and how many will go on to the finals. Guaranteed winners every night!
  • Judges will select 3 finalists from each preliminary to compete in the final competition.
  • One or more contestants at each preliminary will be selected to compete in the callback night. One contestant will be selected at callback night to compete in the final.
  • The judges may pick any number of alternates at each preliminary. After all the preliminaries are over, you will vote for your favorite alternate right here on GilaValleyCentral.net, and the winner will also compete in the finals.

What happens at the finals?
Contestants who qualify in the preliminaries will compete in the finals, which will be held at the David M. Player Center for the Arts on March 27, 2020.

  • Finals contestants will sing with a backup track of their choosing.
  • There will be one practice event a few days prior to the finals so contestants can familiarize themselves with the stage and the sound system.
  • Cash and other prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners.
  • The winners may also be invited to perform at other events sponsored by Double R Communications throughout the following year.
  • In the event that a qualifying contestant is not able to compete in the finals, an alternate from the preliminaries may be selected to fill the spot.
  • The decision of the judges is final!