THATCHER — The line-up is now set.
The public decided who will be the last finalist selected for 2026 Gila Idol, and they selected Madison Jarvis.
Jarvis was picked to be an alternate at the preliminary at The Venue on Main on Feb. 5, where she sang “Talking to the Moon.” Now she has to select a new song, as well as a backing track.
“I have a few ideas, but I haven’t decided yet,” she said on the Reed Richins Morning Show on Kat Kountry on Friday, when it was announced Jarvis was the last finalist.
The Gila Idol Finals will take place Thursday, March 26, at the David M. Player Center for the Arts. A total of 20 singers will perform for the chance to walk away with the top prize of $2,000.
They are (in alphabetical order):
- Maya Allred
- Jenny Barentine
- Ky Brimhall
- Camden Bryce
- Lacey Bryce
- Hunter Chamberlin
- Sam Colwell
- Cassidy Crosby
- Madeline Cundari
- Autumn Espersen
- Madison Jarvis
- Jordan Mathews
- Marie Nicholson
- Chaz Ornelaz
- Kaydence Perry
- Jake Richardson
- Abigail Spitzer
- Brenden Wahl
- Callie Walters
- Scarlett Witriol
In addition to the finalists, musical performances will be offered by previous Gila Idol winners, including Timothy Fox (2025), Pete McCormick (2018), Olivia Jeffs (2014), Jessica Curtis (2013), Theresa Campbell (2009) and Adam Crohn (2008).
Tickets for the final are on sale now, and be purchased by clicking here.
Sponsors for 2026 Gila Idol include Valley Telecom Group; Richard’s Music Co.; Trophies ‘N Tees; Freeport-McMoRan; Valley Furniture and Appliance; the Graham County Chamber of Commerce; OneAZ Credit Union; The Venue and Vignette on Main; Keyhole Properties; Pepsi; Tyson Richins-Edward Jones Investments; Apache Gold Casino; Mack’s Napa Auto Parts; Valley Vision; and the Double R Communications family of radio stations, Kat Kountry 94.5 FM, Sunny 102.3 FM and KATO 1230 AM.
