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The Preliminaries
Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 Double R Grill Safford Golf Course 6:30 p.m. | Judges 2006 Finalist Cindy Anaya 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2017 Darryn Kamae Performers 2006 finalist Cindy Anaya 2016 Winner Brianna Morris | Contestants (performance order subject to change) Lena Clark Kiley Despain Cheyenne Clark Jayde Nielson Izaiah Montanogo Rebecca Reynolds Carrie Singleton Raban Lindsay Skai Wahl Christopher Bernal Reid Cox Marlee Redford Kellen Paul Kirana Reed |
 Thursday, Feb 2, 2023 The Venue 430 W Main St, Safford 6:30 p.m. | Judges 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2016 Winner Brianna Morris 2018 Winner Pete McCormick Performers 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2017 Winner Darryn Kamae | Contestants (performance order subject to change) Becky Clark Natawni Layton Tanner Johnson Leila Bulis Cheyenne Murray Payton Raban Kerry Upton Andy Davis Hunter Chamberlin Tynesia Little Elijah Garcia Rachel Flatt Tyler King |
Thursday, Feb 9, 2023 Safford Bowl 6:30 p.m. | Judges 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2016 Winner Brianna Morris 2017 Winner Darryn Kamae Performers 2016 Winner Brianna Morris 2012 Winner Ethan McBride | Contestants (performance order subject to change) Garret Morris Brianna Richins Kamea Nelson Madi Partridge Jaydee Nielson Clara Bradley Travis Reis Charles Clark Shane Beals Taran Mayes Jenny Barentine Michael Willhelm Karey Nelson |
Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 One AZ Main Street, Safford 6:30 p.m. | Judges 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2007 Winner Molly Dobell 2012 Winner Ethan McBride Performers 2012 Winner Ethan McBride 2007 Winner Molly Dobell Gila Valley Choral | Contestants (performance order subject to change) Anthony Vidalas Camden Bryce Aubrey Pace Danielle Rchards Esther Wilson Star Sierra Zaylie Windsor Karen Defreeze Mackenzie Banks Savanna Clonts Nevaeh Fulkerson Savannah Chamberlin |
Thursday, Feb 23, 2023 The Morenci Club Morenci 6:30 p.m. | Judges 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2017 Winner Darryn Kamae 2016 Winner Olivia Jeffs Performers 2016 Winner Olivia Jeffs 2009 Winner Theresa Campbell | Contestants (performance order subject to change) Elana Kienna VanShaar Paityn Mattice Danny Twigg Jessi Harris Margarita Aguilera Mariah Selby Bella Campbell Blanca Macario Malana Gonzales Carol O’Reilly |
 Manor 415 Thursday, March 2 415 E US Hwy 70, Safford 6:30 p.m. | Judges 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2011 Winner Sharon Montoya 2018 Winner Pete McCormick Performers 2018 Winner Pete McCormick | Contestants (performance order subject to change) Tyra Ellison Moriah Parrish Vance Davidson James Clark Brianna Shepard Kay Marchione Bethany Dixson Brock Bryce Adam Wright Maria Clark Kimberly Reese Anthony Vidales Caddy Bigler |
 Thursday, March 9, 2023 Callback night Chamber of Commerce 6:30 p.m. | Judges 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2011 Winner Sharon Montoya 2017 Winner Darryn Kamae Performers 2016 Winner Brianna Morris | Contestants Callbacks from previous preliminary competitions (Order subject to change) Rebecca Reynolds Reid Cox Caddy Bigler Hunter Chamberlin Rachel Flatt Bethany Dixson Garrett Morris Teran Mayes Esther Wilson Star Sierra Jake Espinoza Caddy Bigler Kienna VanShaar Blanca Macario Payton Raban |
| Final Show March 23, 2023 Center for the Arts 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets: https://saffordcfa.ticketleap.com/gilaidol2023/ | Judges TBA Performers TBA | Contestants (not in performance order) Skai Wahl Marley Redford Kirana Reed Natawni Layton Tanner Johnson Andy Davis Tyler King Kamea Nelson Madi Partridge Jenny Berantine Aubry Pace Zaylie Windsor Savanna Clonts Paityn Mattice Margarita Aguilera Bella Campbell Tyra Ellison James Clark Anthony Vidales |
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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, Valley Vision TV screens 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 23, 2023.
- 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!
