Thanks to our Judges and MC

And congratulations to our top 5: 2nd place Parker Willingham, 3rd Place Jan Montgomery, 4th and 5th Landon Johnson and Shamika Brown

Thanks to all contestants and all fans for making this a great event.

Tonight was the final audition for the Emerald Coast Sing Off. As advertised we were only able to take the first 45 singers who registered, and we had 75 in line by 5 pm. I apologize to all who were not able to audition, but we could not handle anymore. The final three to advance to the finals were Cara Leigh Ratliff, Savannah Lewis and Philip Warner. Congrats to Cara, Savannah and Philip. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: On February 29th at Hard Rock Cafe in Destin Commons, we will present the NIGHT OF STARS (practice session), where all fifteen finalists will be introduced to the public, and they will be singing the songs they will sing on stage at the finals. This is a FREE EVENT, Open To The Public. More info below. Also, on March 11, 2012 the finals of the Emerald Coast Sing Off will be held on the Resort Quest Stage at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. For tickets to the finals go to the sponsor ticket locations, or send an e-mail to info@emeraldcoastsingoff.com. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Get your tickets early for prime seats. And Thanks to all singers who participated in this great event. Many of you are very good singers who just missed making the finals and I encourage you to keep singing and try again next year in this event when we will have six weeks of auditions and send 40 to the semifinals, with four weeks of eliminations. Good Luck to all of you.

Please check out these photos from the audition!

YOU ARE INVITED to the FREE - NIGHT OF STARS practice session for all fifteen Sing Off finalists

Date: Wednesday night, February 29th, from 5 to 10 pm

Location: Hard Rock Cafe in Destin Commons

Agenda: All fifteen finalists will be introduced to the public, and they will receive gift bags of pre-show prizes, and draw numbers for their singing positions for the finals. And they will sing two songs they will be performing on stage on March 11th.

Cost: THIS EVENT AT HARD ROCK IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so do not miss your chance to see future stars of tomorrow performing for free.

Finals Ticket Information

The finals on March 11th will be a sold out event so get your tickets now for PRIME SEATING at all sponsor locations listed on the website, or if you are not local, and/or, you cannot get to a sponsor location just send a message to info@emeraldcoastsingoff.com for multiple tickets, and/or, for VIP and reserved seating, and you can pick your tickets up at will call. Also, we will have tickets available at the gate on the day of the event.

• Paradise Promotions presents - The Emerald Coast Sing Off - Clash For The Cash. Sponsored by Qantum Radio, Resort Quest - By Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Hard Rock Cafe, The Sand Dollar Lounge, MR EQ Karaoke, and Brava Hair Studio and Day Spa.
  
  
• There will be five consecutive weeks of auditions on Monday nights, from 5 to 9 pm, beginning Monday, January 23rd, at the Sand Dollar Lounge, Inside White Sands Bowling Center, on Beal Pkwy in Fort Walton Beach. Every week, three people will advance to the finals.
  
  
• There will be a one time audition fee of $20, which is good for all five preliminary auditions. Each person who auditions will receive one $29 ticket to the finals.
  
  CLICK HERE FOR RULES AND ENTRY FORMS.
  
  
• Entry to the audition venue at the Sand Dollar Lounge is free to the public, and each week different judges will be on hand to select semifinalists.
  
  
• The finals will be held on March 11th, at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. Gates open at 4 pm, and the show runs from 5 to 10 pm and will feature 15 awesome semifinalists and Vince Vance and The Valiants as the headline band -- all appearing live on the RESORT QUEST STAGE. There will be over $5000 in cash and prizes awarded at the finals, with $2000 cash to the winner. Other prizes TBD.
  
  
• TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THESE LOCATIONS. At the finals all visitors get to vote for their favorite singer, and THIS WILL BE A SELLOUT EVENT – SO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW. General admission seats (green seats) are $29 – Reserved Table Seats (blue seats) are $59, and VIP, Up Close Reserved Table Seats with free food and beverage all night long are $100.
  
  
• For questions or ticket information please send an email to info@emeraldcoastsingoff.com

Children in Crisis is a nonprofit organization that provides homes to the abused, neglected and abandoned children in our community. The emergency shelter and the long term home help with the severe shortage of foster homes in our community. You can support Children in Crisis by purchasing your ticket for the finals from them.

The first auditions for the Emerald Coast Sing Off featured many awesome singers. However, we had 45 contestants and we found that we can only handle 35 at each audition. The first three winners to advance to the finals are Meghan Erlacher, Anthony Shepard and Jan Montgomery. Congrats to Meghan, Anthony and Jan. If you were there on Monday night you saw the quality of the competition, and it was fantastic. So, keep in mind that only three will advance next week, and we will have many new singers, as well as repeat singers - and we can only handle 35 at each audition. Therefore, my suggestion is that if you want to audition again you may want to wait until February 13th or 20th, when the ranks get a little thinner. However you certainly are eligible to come back and try again at any time.

Also, be advised that Jennifer Johnson, a 15 year old young lady with an incredible voice, was voted into the finals by the judges. Unfortunately, she was too young to be considered for the finals, however, she will be a special guest singer on March 11th. Who knows? Next year she may give everyone a run for their money!

Please check out these photos from the audition!

Wow! Last night at the second audition of the Emerald Coast Sing Off we auditioned another 45 awesome singers, and once again the judges had a hard decision to make. However, Layla, Ron, Michelle and John (our all star panel of weekly judges) agreed on three fantastic singers to advance to the semifinals on March 11th. They were Landon Johnson, Blake Williams, and Mandy Hill.

Congrats to Landon, Blake and Mandy, as they join Meghan, Anthony and Jan.

If you were not selected, but you would like to try again, I suggest you wait until one of the last two weeks to audition again. However, you are welcome to try out at any of the weekly auditions. Just keep in mind that based on time we try to allow 40 to 45 singers to audition at each session, but if the songs are long, we may only get 35 to 40 finished. And each week we have new singers. And thanks to our super judges, and to Mr. EQ for making the sound run so smoothly. Last night was an awesome night. See you next Monday.

Tonight was an incredible night with another 45 singers auditioning. And once again the judges had to choose from at least ten or more that could make it to the finals. The three winners to advance last night were Jon Vega, Parker Willingham, and Victoria George. Congratulations Jon, Parker and Victoria. We apologize for having to turn away 25 to 30 others, however, we only have time in five hours to audition 45 singers. And please be advised the next two weeks will be slammed also - so the first 45 who sign up each night will be allowed to audition. Last night we had 45 signed up by 5:30 pm, and the last singer sang at 10:15 pm. So, if you get there later than 5:30 pm you may have to come back and try to get in on the last week, February 20th. We thank you for your patience, and we plan to put the best 15 singers on stage March 11th. Also, make sure you get your tickets to the finals NOW, because this event will be a sellout.

Please check out these photos from the audition!

We had another awesome night of auditions on Monday, February 13th. The three winners that advanced to the finals last night were Shamika Brown (I will Always Love You) - Zachary Pecore (Paint Me A Birmingham), and Jessica Kelley (I'll Stand By You). Congrats to Shamika, Zachary and Jessica. So far we have auditioned 180 singers and sent 12 to the finals. And once again we had the limit of 45 singers audition, and we had to turn away many who arrived late. Be advised that next week is the final week of auditions, and we will have over 75 singers attempting to register for one of the 45 slots, and win one of the final three spots on March 11th. We will start taking entry forms at 4:00 pm next Monday night (February 20th), and we will register the first 45 who sign up. So please make sure you get there early. If you arrive by 5:00 pm we may already be at our limit. And I apologize in advance, but we will not be able to add a 46th singer this last week. SPECIAL REQUEST: I would like to ask if you have already auditioned a number of times and I have not contacted you and told you the judges would like for you to come back and try again - that you would please allow some of the new people to audition. Thank you in advance. Wes Fell - Promoter

Please check out these photos from the audition!