Skyler Anderson is 15 years old and is from Macon, Mo. He started playing guitar at around 12 years old but wasn’t into singing at the time. He has been heavily inspired by Brad Paisley, and Tim McGraw. They both taught him to know his worth, and don’t be afraid to show talent. He is interested in going to college to play baseball, or major in Agriculture Mechanics, or will try to get big with playing music!

Ava Laurenne is 16 years old and is aspiring songwriter from Columbia, MO. Her passion for singing began as a toddler but it wasn’t until middle school when she took guitar and ukulele lessons that her music journey really began. In 2021, her parents entered her into a singing competition to benefit a local charity. She became a finalist and performed for the first time ever in front of a live audience at the Blue Note and went on to win fan favorite. In 2023, she was offered her first paid gig and has been hired to play several times at local venues. She has had many inspirations to lead her to this point, but her biggest inspiration is her mom. The little things she does to lead her to success will always make her want to work hard. Ava hopes that in the future her voice will be known throughout the world and she can be a light in someone’s life through the powerful words of music.

Trevon Dawson is 16 years old and from Cole Camp, MO. He was born with a passion for music. At the young age of 16, he won Reclaimed Idol and had the opportunity to play at the Bud Tent at the Missouri State Fair, which opened doors for him that he never imagined. He has been an entertainer for 5 years now and has grown from playing at his local farmers' market to opening on stages such as the Baldknobbers in Branson, MO. When he is not performing or working on his family's construction business, Trevon enjoys hunting, target practicing, and spending time with his family. Trevon is very excited to see what the future holds and is so thankful for all the love and support.

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