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 Wynne Adams - Executive Producer
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EXCITING NEWS!!

THE 2025 GALAXY OF STARS TALENT SEARCH FINALS ARE BACK AT THE


NEBRASKA STATE FAIR!
Saturday, August 30th  4:00 PM


 HERE IS HOW YOU CAN BE ON STAGE AT THE GALAXY OF STARS FINALS.  WIN $1500.00 CASH, TROPHIES AND THE OVERALL VOCALIST WILL WIN A NASHVILLE RECORDING PACKAGE AND WORLDWIDE DIGITAL RELEASE.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE STATE FINALS

ENTER A LOCAL PARTNER TALENT SEARCH
 

ENTER THE VIRTUAL VIDEO CONTEST!
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​SEE BELOW
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ENTER A PARTNER TALENT SEARCH
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105.3 Coyote Country Music Showdown
Local Live Show

Official Preliminary to the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search
 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Norris Alley on Norris Ave in Downtown McCook
The entry Deadline is Thursday, May 8, at 4:00 p.m.
All entries must include an entry form and a recorded audio or video Demo of the ONE song you wish to perform. You will be notified by Friday, May 9, if you are selected to perform at the live show on Thursday, May 15.
$1,500 in Cash Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to each division.
1st - $300
2nd - $150
3rd - $50
Top 3 winners will have the opportunity to advance to the Galaxy of Stars Finals at the Nebraska State Fair on August 30th.

https://coyote105.com/feature/coyote-country-music-showdown
 

 
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ENTER NOW!!   www.statefair.org/galaxyofstars
2021-2024 PAST CONTESTS BELOW
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Winners Qualified to advance to State from Local Preliminaries: 

Saline County Fair Talent Search
 

Age Division Winners:
Harper Svarc/Dance/Crete - Comets
Quinn Kasl/Dance/Dorchester - Shooting Stars
Lexie Jackson/Vocal/Wayne - Novas 


Overall Winners:

1st Place: Lexie Jackson/Vocal/Wayne
2nd Place: Quinn Kasl/Dance/Dorchester

3rd Place: Lilliana Hollister/Vocal/Martell

Coyote Country Music Showdown


Jayden Pohl/Vocal/McCook - 12 & Under 
Whitney Regelin/Vocal/Cozad - 13-18
Morayah Cupp/Vocal/Champion - 19 & Over 
Chris "Dozer" Lewis  Pro Category





​GALAXY OF STARS  2022 HIGHLIGHTS
​CHECK FACEBOOK FOR FINALIST PICTURES

"Shine Like The Star You Are"




2022 FINALIST CONTESTANT LETTER DOWNLOAD BELOW

Finalists Arrive at Hornady-Marshall Theater at 1:00 PM for Required Contestant/Parent Meeting, Soundcheck and Finale Rehearsal. 
galaxy_of_stars_finals_contestant_letter_grand_island.pdf
File Size: 371 kb
File Type: pdf
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   ENTRY DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH AT NOON!
IT'S EASY TO ENTER! 

1. Complete the online fillable pdf entry form, personal release & group entry (if applicable) below.
2. Email a video link from YouTube or share MP4 from your smartphone.
 3. All entries will receive comments from the Nashville judges.

4. Email your entry form, personal release & video to galaxyofstars@comcast.net 
5. Entry fee is $35.00 per entry. Payments may be made  with a PayPal account, credit card or Venmo. 

Venmo: @Wynne-Adams


Click on the files and complete the fillable PDF forms.   Save and email to galaxyofstars@comcast.net
video_contest_entry_form_2022.pdf
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personal_release_2022_.pdf
File Size: 43 kb
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group_information__2022.pdf
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2022 GALAXY OF STARS TALENT SEARCH IS UNDERWAY!

ENTER A PARTNER TALENT SEARCH
TO QUALIFY FOR THE SEMI-FINALS! 

JULY 13, 2022   Saline County Fair Talent Search - Crete
Presented by the Saline County Ag Society, Crete Lions Club & Vision Productions, Inc. 

$300.oo Cash Prizes courtesy of the Blue River Arts Council

Overall Winners  Qualified to Advance to the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals
Paige Allison-Vocal-Nova, Lincoln 
Elise Anderson-Vocal-Shooting Star, Lincoln 
Hannah Koca-Vocal-Shooting Star, Martell 

(If a contestant is unable to attend State, the next highest scoring entry or entries  will advance)


Saline County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building   -  Talent Search  6:30 PM
Reserve your place on stage!  
Call Wynne at 615-495-7375  
Entry Forms & Release will be mailed upon registration. Also available at the show or download below. 
Email Entry Information to:  galaxyofstars@comcast.net

Include your Name, Age (as of 8-31-22), Talent (Vocal, Instrumental, Dance, Variety)  & MP3  (if applicable)
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saline_county_fair_talent_search_entry_form_2022.pdf
File Size: 167 kb
File Type: pdf
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saline_county_fair_talent_search_personal_release_2022.pdf
File Size: 49 kb
File Type: pdf
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saline_county_fair_talent_search_group_information_2022.pdf
File Size: 46 kb
File Type: pdf
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JULY 20, 2022  105.3 Coyote Country Music Showdown - McCook

$1500.00 Cash Prizes
3 Winners Qualify to Advance to the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals
Sage Larson-Vocal-Shooting Star, Arapahoe 
Tessa Howitt-Vocal-Nova, North Platte 
Ketih and Zack Long-Vocal-Nova, Oxford

Red Willow County Fairgrounds (Kiplinger Arena) 
6:00 PM Pre-Show Entertainment 6:30 PM Contest
​$1500.00 Cash Prizes

​Contact:  Hometown Family Radio    Jesse Stevens  308-345-1981  jesse@hometownfamilyradio.com

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August 13, 2022  Columbus Days Talent Search-Columbus (Cancelled)
Presented by the Columbus Noon Lions Club
Overall Winner Advance to the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals
Entries that were submitted to the Columbus Noon Lions Club  will be judged virtually by the Nashville judges  in order to qualify for state.


Frankfort Square, Columbus, NE
3:00 PM  PM 

​Contact:  Sandie Fischer 402-564-2769  sfischer@columbuschanmber.org
2021 GALAXY OF STARS TALENT SEARCH     HIGHLIGHTS

2021 MEGA STAR
 ​1st Place Nova, Overall Vocalist & Shining Star

ADAM CROCKER-VOCAL/GUITAR-OMAHA, NE
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2nd Place Nova-Johnny Fascianella-Vocal-Columbus, NE
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3rd Place Nova-Chelsea Morgan-Vocal-McCook, NE
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1st Place Shooting Star-Raegan Roebuck-Dance-Genoa
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2nd Place Shooting Star-TAPS Honors Dance Team-Norfolk-Avery Arkfeld, Maddi Pick, Kenzie Arens,
Hadleigh Collison, Dani Carney, Avery Cram, Emily Neemeyer, Cheyenne Jonson, Becca Hastreiter,
​Shaely Pena, Carli Hamilton, Grace Nelson, Hallie Spreeman
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3rd Place Shooting Star-Quinn Kasl-Dance-Dorchester
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1st Place Comet-Audrey Wilson-Vocal-McCook, NE
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STATE FINALS ENTRY INFORMATION CLICK HERE 



Galaxy of Stars® Virtual Video Contest 2021
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CONGRATULATIONS TO PERFORMERS ADVANCING TO THE FINALS!
(Listed in random order)

 
Comets
Audrey Wilson

Shooting Stars
Marlee Weidner-Norfolk
Madison Hammer-Hebron
Abigail Casarez-Grand Island
Taps Honors Dance Team-Norfolk
Team Members: Avery Arkfeld, Maddi Pick, Kenzie Arens, Hadleigh Collison, Dani Carney, Avery Cram, Emily Neemeyer, Cheyenne Jonson, Becca Hastreiter, Shaely Pena, Carli Hamilton, Grace Nelson, Hallie Spreeman

Novas
Annie Rasmussen-Newman Grove
Sara Brown-Aurora
Mason Harouff-Lincoln
Melissa McBride-Papillion

Virtual Video Contest qualifying performers will join the winners from
each Partner Talent Search to compete in the Finals. 

Entry Materials will be emailed this weekend. Each act will perform 1 song or dance.
Please email headshot asap to galaxyofstars@comcast.net

If you have questions call Wynne at 615-495-7375.


GALAXY OF STARS® TALENT SEARCH FINALS 2021
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Hornady-Marshall Theater-College Park
3180 West US Why 34
Grand Island, NE
 
Pre-Show 6:30 PM
Talent Search 7:00 PM

"Shine Like The Star You Are!




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JULY 24, 2021   Buffalo County Fair Talent Search - Kearney 

Buffalo County Fairgrounds Exposition Center   -  Check-In 11:30 AM Talent Search  1:00-4:00  PM  
Entry Forms & Release Available at the show 
Reserve your place on stage! Entries are limited.  Call Wynne at 615-495-7375  
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JULY 14, 2021    Saline County Fair Talent Search - Crete

Saline County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building   -  Talent Search  6:30 PM  
Entry Forms & Release Available at the show and will be emailed upon registration.
Reserve your place on stage! Entries are limited.  Call Wynne at 615-495-7375  
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JULY 21, 2021   105.3 Coyote Country Music Showdown - McCook

Red Willow County Fairgrounds (Kiplinger Arena) 
​Contact:  Hometown Family Radio    Jesse Stevens  308-345-1981  jesse@hometownfamilyradio.com

Enter Here
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​Highlights
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2019 ​Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search
at the Nebraska State Fair


Semi-Finals Saturday, August 31st - Finals Sunday, September 1st
Award & Performance Photos by Tim Linscott, Linscott Media

​View More Photos on Talent Search 2019 
More Photos by Stephanie Stevens on Gallery
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    Sonie Kuhlman
 Nova, Vocal, North Platte

               Mega Star

             Shining Star

            1st Place Nova

​       Overall Vocal Award 
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Left Photo:  Nebraska State Fair p$1,000.00 Mega Star Award presented by Bob Haag, Nebraska State Fair Board;
Right Photo:  Presentation of  Overall Vocalist Nashville Recording Package Award,
Value $4,500.00, presented by Terri Krolikowski, Ideal Health, Lincoln, a $1,000.00 Sponsor along with
Mark Allen, Benchmark Productions & Vision Productions, Inc., Nashville.
People's Choice & Superstar​
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Steps at Tiffany's Prep Team
Comets, Group Dance,  Clarkson, Leigh, Howells ​
Tynzlee Hake, Jurnee Mullenhoff, Addison Heard, 
​Alyvea Groteluschen,
Ava Baumert, Ella Baumert, Chelsy Brabec.

 
Overall Dance
​Award
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​Raegan Roebuck
​Comet, Dance, Genoa
The Show Must Go On!
​"Never Give Up" Award
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Taelyn Baumert
Comet, Dance, Genoa
Surprise Award ​for Dancing With
One Tap Shoe Halfway Off

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Division Awards
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Comets  (12 & Under)
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1st Place
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Raegan  Roebuck
Dance, Genoa
2nd Place
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Steps at Tiffany's Prep Team, Group Dance,
Clarkson, Leigh & Howells:  
Tynzlee Hake, 
Jurnee Mullenhoff,  Addison Heard,  
Alyvea Groteluschen,  Ava Baumert, 
 Ella Baumert,  Chelsy Brabec.
3rd Place
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Taelyn Baumert
Dance, Genoa
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Shooting Stars (13 to 18)
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       1st Place
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          Azreyah Cole
​         Vocal, Lincoln
                          2nd Place
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                                        BSC Dancers
       Kenzie Tonniges, Osceola; Kianna Cruise, St Edward;
      
Macyn Norris, Columbus; Morisyn Marker, Columbus; 
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Emersyn Prososki, Osceola; Liberty Larsen, Columbus.

          3rd Place
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            Elise Anderson
             Vocal, Lincoln
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Novas (19 & Over)
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1st Place
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Sonie Kuhlman
​Vocal, North Platte

 2nd Place
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Melissa McBride​
Variety/Baton, Omaha

3rd Place
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Tazalea Scott​
​Vocal, Westerville
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View More Photos on Talent Search 2019
More Photos by Stephanie Stevens on Gallery
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Galaxy of  Stars® was founded  in Nebraska in 1993 to provide a platform for talent throughout the state to develop their talent in singing, dancing, instrumental, variety and songwriting and to inspire them to "Dream, Believe & Achieve."  Vision Productions, the parent company, was founded in 1990 and  incorporated in Nebraska in 2005.  Wynne Productions was incorporated in Tennessee in 2008 to further provide a service for interested talent in Nebraska and aspiring talent in the Nashville area to further develop  their talent.  The Galaxy of Stars® has worked with various venues in Nebraska throughout the years, including county fairs and the state fair, to bring about an opportunity for talented artists to perform.  Being a singer herself and knowing the  enjoyment of it,  she easily identifies with other aspiring artists and is always grateful for all who not only give of their time but have, throughout the years, made stages available for upcoming artists.   Wynne regards her Galaxy of Stars® contestants as a family, enjoying the friendships that are formed and very much appreciates all those, including the contestants,  whose efforts throughout the years give of their time and efforts to assist with the program and to help and encourage others.
                                                                          

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Galaxy of Stars® Mega Stars 2003-2019
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Galaxy of Stars® 1st Place Songwriters 2004-2018
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