Top 10 Finalists Announced In The Singing News Talent Search!

Top 10 Finalists Announced In The Singing News Talent Search!

The finalists in the Singing News Talent Search have been chosen!

Here are the Top 10 finalists in both the Soloist category and the Group category:

Soloist category:

Austin Dash

Bradley Gray

Isabel Madden

Laura Jenkins

Leah Pettis

Natalie Kristiana

Ryan Day

Sandy Burchette

Tara Clance

Karmen McCrory

Group category:

Justin & Savannah Medlin

Life Line Quartet

The Hootens

The Kershner Family

Lawsons

Heaven Bound Trio

New Day Revival

Roberson Family

Hendrix Trio

Gerber Brothers

These Top 10 finalists in each category have been invited to perform “live” on July 12, 2025, at 10 a.m., during Jackson Sings The Gospel in Jackson, Tennessee.

During the live performances on July 12, a panel of judges will determine the winner in each category. The judges will evaluate contestants based on vocal ability, stage presence, song selection, artistry, overall impact, and audience participation and reaction.

Prizes for the winners will include a full-page ad in Singing News Magazine, an interview on Singing News Radio with Joseph Reed, an interview on The Gospel Greats with Rodney Baucom, and interview on the Top 20 Countdown Show,, a feature article in Singing News Magazine, a dedicated E-blast featuring both winners, a Spotlight feature on SingingNewsTV, a professional photo shoot in Nashville, Tennessee, and more!

Singing News would like to congratulate ALL of these finalists!