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Over 600 people attended the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search finals Thursday, August 5th from 5-7 during the free BBQ at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. Twenty-Three Contestants who were chose from the preliminary contests across the state of Nebraska this summer competed for over $2,500 in prizes, recording sessions and airfare to their choice of American Idol, Nashville Star or TBN's Christian Star Search.
The overall winner receiving a full day of recording at Upper Room Studio in Kearney was eleven-year-old Ashton Jackson, daughter of Chris and Amy Jackson of Kearney. Aston sang "Cowboy Sweetheart" and had the crowd clapping along with the song. Her inspiration is Leanne Rimes and her most exciting moment was when she met country recording artist Pat Green this year as she was featured in the Galaxy of Stars showcase opening for Pat at the Adams County Fair. Her plans for the future are to become a country recording artist and go to college.
The conestants and winners are:lease
Comets
Ashton
Jackson
Shay Spady
Miranda Paitz
Brooke Ludemann
Alexa Whipple
Shooting Stars
Jessica
States
Joe Knispel
Joel Warren
Rebecca Wehnes
Rachael Arnett
Novas
Kevin
Girard
Mandy Wanner
Bethany Baird
Heather Schnoor
Elizabeth Odle
Groups
"Shandi"
- Andi & Shane Lambertus
"Surreal" - Kim Anderson & Nicki Staroscik Joel Warren & Deanna Floe
Kayla Decker & Erik Gosnell
Songwriters
Overall Winner
Ashton Jackson
Each of the first place winners received a half-day recording session at Upper Room Studios in Kearney. First and Second Place winners received a mirrored plaque courtesy of Laser Art Design in Kearney. All finalists received a portrait courtesy of Jensen Photography in Kearney.
The next Galaxy of Stars Talent Search will be held Saturday, November 6th at the Hilltop Mall in Kearney and Saturday November 13th at the Imperial Mall in Hastings. For more information contact Wynne Adams at 308-237-3709.mmediate R