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The Preliminaries
 Thursday, February 1, 2024 Chamber of Commerce 6:30 pm Check the Results | Judges 2016 Winner Bri Morris 2018 Winner Pete McCormick 2008 Winner Adam Crohn Performers 2016 Winner Bri Morris | Contestants (subject to change) Isabella Schnebly Jace Chlarson Kamae Nelson Kristen Brune Jenny Barentine Marie Nicholson Kaleb Franco Ski Wahl Sydney Haynie Henry Guerrero Brittany Liston Amira Alvarado Camden Bryce |
February 8, 2024 The Venue 430 W Main St, Safford 6:30 pm Check the Results | Judges 2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor 2011 Winner Sharon Montoya 2008 Winner Adam Crohn Performers 2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor Thatcher HS Quintets | Contestants (subject to change) Jake Richardson Ayla Finch Tonya Collins Shane Beals Elayne Hanchett Andi George Bobbi Callison Anne Bigler Jessica Brauer Afton Anavitate Sam Colwell McKay Griffen Samual Meeks Sierra Mullins |
February 15, 2024 Double R Grill Safford Golf Course 6:30 pm Check the Results | Judges 2017 Winner Darryn Kamae Vocal Coach-Cindy Anaya 2008 Winner Adam Crohn Performers Cindy Anaya 2018 Winner Pete McCormick | Contestants (subject to change) Brenden Wahl Blair Renfro Maria Clark Lindsay Goodman James Haynes Brianna Richins Kristin Brune Claire Cox Allen Hernandez Zoey Brown Peter Stamp Milo Raley Brooke Curley Arden Witriol Kay Ekvall |
February 22, 2024 Morenci Club Morenci 6:30 pm | Judges 2009 Winner Theresa Campbell 2014 Winner Olivia Jeffs 2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor Performers 2009 Winner Theresa Campbell 2014 Winner Olivia Jeffs | Contestants (subject to change) Kalen Reyes Becky Clark David McFate Elana Moore Hunter Chamberlain Marlee Redford Bella Campbell Cheyenne Clark Brittany Liston Mia Shaw Jessica Harris Blanca Macario Maria Selby Kristen Brune |
 February 29, 2024 Manor 415 415 E US Hwy 70, Safford 6:30 pm | Judges 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2016 Winner Bri Morris 2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor Performers THS director of vocal music-Tracy Brown THS Quintets | Contestants (subject to change) Charles Clark Brock Bryce Andy Davis Caddy Bigler Lena clark Isaak Chacon Jordyn Lawson Brianna Poague Cindy Casey Ray Zipperer Lila Millar Sarah Bauman Maggie Brown |
March 7, 2024 OneAZ Credit Union Main Street, Safford 6:30 pm | Judges 2012 Winner Ethan McBride 2007 Winner Molly Dobell 2008 Winner Adam Crohn Performers 2007 Winner Molly Dobell 2012 Winner Ethan McBride Gila Valley Children’s Chorale GVC Illuminate | Contestants Moriah Parrish Janna Thompson Cherish Lazarus Caleb Baldwin Shane Beals Phyllicia Ruiz Elijah Garcia Wyatt Knudsen Lillyanne Peterson Kirana Reed Colette Ray Jessica Miner Kenny Boswell Christopher Bernal Navaeh Fulkerson Tyra Ellison Lacey Bryce |
 March 14, 2024 David M Player CFA – Small Theater 6:30 pm | Judges 2008 Winner Adam Crohn 2018 Winner Pete McCormick 2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor Performers 2008 Winner Adam Crohn | Contestants Marie Nicholson Sydney Haynie Camden Bryce Ayla Finch McKay Griffin Brendan Wahl Blair Renfro Marlee Redford Blanca Macario Kristin Brune Jordyn Lawson Brianna Pague Sarah Bauman Kriana Reed Tyra Ellison |
| Final Show March 28, 2024 David M Player Center for the Arts 7:00 pm Purchase Tickets | Judges 2023 Idol Winner Zaylie Windsor 2014 Idol Winner Olivia Jeffs 2008 Idol Winner Adam Crohn Performers 2009 Idol Winner Theresa Campbell 2013 Idol Winner Jessica Kartchner 2012 Idol Winner Ethan McBride 2018 Idol Winner Pete McCormick w/Crossroads | Finalists In Performance order Lacey Bryce Kamae Nelson Hunter Chamberlin Sam Colwell Skai Wahl Annie Bigler Arden Whitriol Lila Millar Jenny Barentine Milo Raley Margarita Aguilera Mariah Selby Bella Campbell Andy Davis Wyatt Knudsen Jake Richardson Blanca Macario Cherish Lazarus Brenden Wahl |
Registration to participate in Gila Idol 2024 competition is open. Please read the rules and instructions below the form.
Must be 15-years-old to enter
Registration 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, 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.
- 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!
