Gila Idol 2025

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Thursday, January 30, 2025
Double R Grill
Safford Golf Course
6:30 pm		Judges
2024 Winner Kamea Nelson
2008 Winner Adam Crohn
2017 Winner Darryn Kamae

Performers
2024 Winner Kamea Nelson
2016 Winner Brianna DeRusha
Contestants
1. Sarah Bauman-Alternate
2. Mark Bierman
3. Zoey Brown
4. Alyssa Poague
5. Skai Wahl-Call Back
6. Sam Colwell-Finalist
7. Cherish Lazarus-Call Back
8. Cheyenne Clark
9. Timothy Fox-Finalist
10. Marcus Trujillo
11. Andy Davis-Finalist
12. Andi George

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February 6, 2025
Manor 415
415 E US Hwy 70, Safford
6:30		Judges
2018 Winner Pete McCormick
2008 Winner Adam Crohn
2016 Winner Brianna DeRusha


Performers
2008 Winner Adam Crohn
2018 Winner Pete McCormick
Contestants
1. Milo Raley
2. Rhiannon Rose-Call Back
3. McKay Griffin-Call Back
4. Elayne Hanchett-Finalist
5. Marie Nicholson-Call Back
6. Marlee Redford-Alternate
7. Bryden Blan
8. Brianna Poague
9. Maria Clark
10 Tonya Collins
11. Mariah Tuerr-Finalist
12. Jenny Barentine-Finalist

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February 13, 2025
One AZ Credit Union
Main Street, Safford
6:30 pm		Judges
2008 Winner Adam Crohn
2024 Winner Kamea Nelson
2014 Winner Ethan McBride

Performers
2014 Winner Ethan McBride
Gila Valley Corral
Contestants
1. Savanna Clonts-Finalist
2. Henry Guerrero
3. Elijah Garcia
4. Camden Bryce-Finalist
5. Aamira Alverado-Alternate
6. Jake Richardson
7. Caddy Bigler-Call Back
8. Hunter Chamberlin-Finalist
9. Rachel Flatt-Alternate
10. Isabel Uribe
11. Reid Cox
12. Ashlin Nelson
13. Scarlett Witriol-Call Back

(subject to change)
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February, 20, 2025
Morenci Club
Morenci
6:30 pm		Judges
2009 Winner Theresa Campbell
2018 Winner Pete McCormick
2017 Winner Darryn Kamae

Performers
2009 Theresa Campbell
2017 Winner Darryn Kamae
Contestants
1. Kalen Reyes-Alternate
2. Margarita Aguilera-Call Back
3. Elana Moore
4. Della Keime
5. Desert Moore
6. Becky Clark-Call Back
7. Tylee Nielson-Finalist
8. Brittany Liston
9. Tate Baird
10. Charles Clark
11. Brenden Wahl-Finalist
12. Jessi Harris
13. Bella Campbell-Finalist

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February 27, 2025
The Venue
430 W Main St, Safford
6:30 pm		Judges
2008 Winner Adam Crohn
2014 Winner Olivia Jeffs
2018 Winner Pete McCormick

Performers
2014 Winner Olivia Jeffs
THS Vocal Director-Tracy Brown
THS Quintets
2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor
Contestants

1. Hanna Hilton
2. Audrey Wahl-Call Back
3. Shane Beals
4. Lila Milar-Finalist
5. Jordan Mathews-Call Back
6. Madaline Cundari-Finalist
7. Jessica Brauer
8. Tanner Merritt
9. Lily Peterson-Alternate
10. Nicole Gojkovick
11. Hayley Bendel-Finalist
12. Aeryn Tellex
13. Jazzlyn Melick
14. Kate Long
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March 6, 2025
Chamber of Commerce
6:30 pm		Judges
2024 Winner Kamea Nelson
2008 Winner Adam Chron
2018 Winner Pete McCormick

Performers
2024 Winner Kamea Nelson


Contestants
1. Kristin Brune
2. James Clark
3. Phyllicia Ruiz
4. Kaylynn Simmons-Callback
5. Chrystina Armas
6. Amber John
7. Matilda Hilton
8. Raven Jones
9. Vanessa Richins-Alternate
10. Kayla Scott-Callback
11. Kay Ekvall
12. Adam Bryce
13. Christopher Bernal
14. Holly Shumway-Finalist
15. Moria Parrish-Finalist
16.Chaz Ornelaz-Finalist

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
David M Player CFA – Small Theater
6:30 pm
Judges
2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor
2008 Winner Adam Crohn
2013 Winner Jessica Curtis

Performers
2013 Winner Jessica Curtis
2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor
Contestants-Callback

(not in performance order)
1. Cherish Lazarus
2. Skai Wahl-Alternate
3. Rhiannon Rose
4. McKay Griffin
5. Marie Nicholson-Finalist
6. Caddy Bigler
7. Scarlett Witriol-Finalist
8. Margarita Aguilera
9. Becky Clark
10. Jordan Mathews-Alternate
11. Audrey Wahl
12. Kaylynn Simmons-Alternate
13. Kayla Scott


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Final Show
March 27, 2025
David M Player Center for the Arts
7:00 pm

Purchase Tickets		Judges
2008 Winner Adam Crohn
2013 Winner Jessica Curtis
2024 Winner Kamea Nelson

Performers
2024 Winner Kamea Nelson
2013 Winner Jessica Curtis
2008 Winner Adam Crohn
2009 Winner Theresa Campbell
2018 Winner Pete McCormick
2016 Winner Brianna DeRusha
2023 Winner Zaylie Windsor
2014 Winner Ethan McBride		Contestants
(not in performance order)

1. Sam Colwell
2. Timothy Fox
3. Andy Davis
4. Elayne Hanchett
5. Maria Tuerr
6. Jenny Barentine
7. Savannah Clonts
8. Camden Bryce
9. Hunter Chamberlin
10. Tylee Nielson
11. Brendon Wahl
12. Bella Campbell
13. Lila Milar
14. Madaline Cundari
15. Holly Shumway
16. Moria Parish
17. Chaz Ornelaz
18. Scarlett Witriol
19. Marie Nicholson
20. Sarah Bauman

Registration to participate in Gila Idol 2025 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!