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Alyson Gilbert

Alyson Gilbert, 28, was originally from Crookston, Minnesota and now lives in Jackson, Tennessee. A former Miss St. Paul, she has a passion for music and animals. Her husband quit his job so Alyson could pursue her dream of music. When not performing at local bars and parties, Alyson studies veterinary science at the University of Tennessee in Martin, Tennessee^[2].

Charley Jenkins

Charley Jenkins, 29, was originally from Roosevelt, Utah and now lives in Murray, Utah. Five years ago Charley moved away from home to pursue his music career but when his dad was terminally ill with cancer, Charley returned home to Utah. A year later, Charley’s dad passed away and now Charley includes a song he wrote about his father in every set he performs. He is married with a 2-year-old daughter. He was the first contestant eliminated.^[3].

Gabe Garcia

Gabe Garcia, 28, was originally from Lytle, Texas and now lives in Dickson, Tennessee. The ultimate Tex-Mex cowboy, he is hispanic and inspired by Rick Trevino. He left San Antonio and his job of 10 years after his father passed away last October to follow his dream of being the next Nashville Star^[4].

Laura and Sophie

Laura Fedor, 18, and Sophie Zalokar, 16, are high school students from Willoughby, Ohio^[5].

Pearl Heart

Pearl Heart consists of twin sisters Amy and Angela, 20, and their sister Courtney Krechel, 17, who were originally from Florissant, Missouri and now live in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee. Their family moved to Tennessee to pursue their music career.^[6]

Third Town

Third Town consists of Jeffrey Fairchild, 37, James A. Kouns (aka Little Tony), 29, and Tony Mosti, 35 who are from San Antonio, Texas and now live in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having tried to make it in San Antonio, Texas, then Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, they finally settled in Las Vegas, Nevada and on the name Third Town. After their tryout for Nashville Star the three were told that they didn’t make the top 12 and they returned to Las Vegas. However after another contestant was disqualified, the day before the first show taping they got the call saying they had made the top 12^[7].

Ashlee Hewitt

Ashlee Hewitt, 20, was originally from Lancaster, Minnesota and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. One of 13 children, Ashlee grew up on a 2,500 acre horse ranch in Minnesota and is a true country girl. She left her family and her farm to move to Nashville in pursuit of her dream. Her father is currently in Iraq training Iraqis^[8].

Along with her sister Katrice, Ashlee performed more than 100 shows a year for over six years before her move to Nashville^[9]. She has been active in charatible events such as the "Supercell Benefit" for families who lost everything due to tornadoes hitting Tennessee^[10], with proceeds going to the Nashville Red Cross^[11].

Coffey Anderson

Coffey Anderson, 28, was originally from Bangs, Texas and now lives in Los Angeles, California. A single father, he has a 5-year-old daughter Savannah. He loves country music, entertaining and being a Southern gentleman. While most move to Nashville, Coffey left his small town in Texas for Los Angeles where he can often be found performing on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, trying to sell a CD as people pass by.^[12]

Justin Gaston

Justin Gaston, 19, was originally from Pineville, Louisiana and now lives in Los Angeles, California. Justin left home at age 17 to pursue a career in music, while supporting himself as a model.^[13]

Melissa Lawson

Melissa Lawson, 32, was originally from Arlington, Texas and now lives in Dalworthington Gardens, Texas. A working mother with five sons, she is the oldest female contestant this season of Nashville Star.^[14]

Shawn Mayer

Shawn Mayer, 21, was originally from May City, Iowa and now lives in Madison, Tennessee. From a town of 45, Shawn was spending her weekends earning money by performing in bars. Her parents encouraged her to make her own way and she rewarded them by hiring them to be part of her team. She’s worked on a hog farm, is a mechanic and a volunteer firefighter but wants to be on a stage.^[15]

Tommy Stanley

Tommy Stanley, 23, was originally from Cushing, Oklahoma but was living on the USS Kitty Hawk where he was working as an engineer stationed in Japan when he filmed his video audition for Nashville Star. Once finding out he’d made it to the Norfolk military audition, Tommy flew from Japan to Virginia with the hope of taking a leave from duty to pursue his music. He hasn’t seen his father in a year or his mom in three years but he hopes to perform before them on the show.^[16]