Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga
Now announcing
2026 Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga Winners!
1st Place
Terri Hall
Singer, Age 73
2nd Place
Fernando Guadarrama
Saxophonist, 80
3rd Place
Mark Walker
Dancer, 62
People's Choice
Suzanne Adams
Pianist, 75
Resident Art Show Winner
Donna Clingan
Age: 88
Medium: Painter
Award: People’s Choice & Overall Best Art
See what Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga is all about
Join us next year at the Silverdale Center Creekside Theater for the 2027 show!
Enjoy the full performances of the four winners of Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga, TN 2025.
Join us next year at the Silverdale Center Creekside Theater for the 2026 show!
Host
Gino D
On-Air Radio Personality with Hits 96
Gino D is a Chattanooga-based radio personality, emcee, and live event host. Originally from New Hampshire, he now proudly calls the Scenic City home and has built a career around connecting with audiences through music, storytelling, and live entertainment.
He currently serves as an afternoon drive host on Hits 96, one of Chattanooga’s leading Top 40 stations, where he brings music, pop culture, and community conversation to listeners each weekday from 2pm-7pm. Beyond radio, Gino is frequently seen on stage hosting community events, charity fundraisers, festivals, and live shows throughout the Tennessee Valley.
His work has been recognized by the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters—reflecting his ongoing commitment to engaging audiences both on-air and in person.
Outside of radio, Gino is active in the local improv comedy community with Improv Chattanooga, where he performs and hosts live comedy shows across the area. His background in improv and live performance helps shape his approach to emceeing: staying present, reading the room, and keeping audiences engaged.
At the heart of everything he does is a simple goal—create moments that bring people together and make events memorable.
Judge
Melissa "Mo" Wagner
Multi-Award Winning Radio Personality
Mo is a multi-award winning radio personality that can be heard on US101 from 3 PM – 7PM. Mo was raised in the great town of Cleveland….that’s Tennessee not Ohio. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and loves cheering on the Tennessee Vols and wearing that beautiful shade of orange. Mo and her husband Brad have four children, three boys and a girl. Their names are Easton, Landon, Avery, and Jackson. She is also mom to their dog Gus. Mo loves to attend her kids sporting events, and is a proud supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Life around Mo’s house revolves around superheroes and baby dolls, breaking up wrestling matches, and lots and lots of laundry. She is a 6 time CMA Award winner for Personality of the Year, a 4 time ACM Award Winner for Personality of the Year, and has won a Marconi and a Gracie.
Judge
Danielle Farrell
Entrepreneur, Professional Dancer & Choreographer, Author
Danielle Farrell is a minister of dance, author, business owner, and award-winning hip-hop choreographer and performance coach with more than a decade of experience. Since 2013, she has served as co-owner and artistic director of Raw Art Dance and Entertainment, a Christ-centered dance studio in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Her professional résumé includes collaborations with Chevrolet, Indie Tribe, Krystal Restaurants, and Walt Disney World, and she has trained with leading industry professionals in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, and Atlanta. Danielle is also the author of the children’s book Dancing for The King and serves as dance director for Encounter Artistic Movement, a ministry dedicated to strengthening dance education and worship within the church.
Passionate about sharing her faith through dance, Danielle is committed to inspiring others through excellence, creativity, and the joy of movement.
Judge
Steve Darmody
Award-Winning Vocalist, International Artist & Music Producer
Steve Darmody is an award-winning recording artist, music producer, and video producer with a solo concert career spanning more than 45 years. As president of Morning Song Music, he has produced recordings, concert events, and television projects while collaborating with and mentoring leading musicians and performers.
He has recorded eight albums and performed more than 4,000 concerts across all 50 states and 48 countries, with appearances at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Washington National Cathedral, the Warsaw Philharmonic, the Pentagon, and the United States Senate. His work has also been featured on national television networks such as TBN, 3ABN, Daystar, and Crossroads.
In addition to his entertainment career, Steve is a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty in the Greater Chattanooga area. He continues to serve as a performer, producer, and speaker for special events, bringing decades of experience in live performance, production, and artist development.
Judge
Ismael Sandoval
Orchestral Conductor and Community Collaborator
As a conductor, Ismael has directed several ensembles across the East Coast, all invested in the pursuit of bringing people together in the beauty and power of music. Ismael is an active member of the Chattanooga music scene and is currently the music director at First Christian Church of Chattanooga, music director of the Chattanooga Women’s Chorus, and teaches private lessons through the Chattanooga Music Academy. Ismael has recently worked as the associate conductor of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO), the music director of the CSO Youth Symphony, and the orchestra director at UTC.
Ismael is a collaborator and a bridge builder between various organizations and his efforts span across many disciplines and genres. In his efforts to give back to his community and promote the profound impact that music can have on people, Ismael frequently brings music to life in unorthodox performance venues such as homeless shelters, assisted living facilities, hospitals, parks, and anywhere else where music might be needed.
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What Happened at the 2026 Show
1st Place: Dr. Terri Hall, 73-year-old singer
2nd Place: Fernando Guadarrama, 80-year-old saxophonist
3rd Place: Mark Walker, 62-year-old dancer
People’s Choice Award: Suzanne Adams, 75-year-old pianist
For the Resident Art Show, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Chattanoogaresident, Donna Clingan, 88-year-old painter, won both awards – People’s Choice and Overall Best Art Winner
All proceeds benefit the work of the Morning Pointe Foundation, providing nursing scholarships and caregiver support programs.
Location: Ridgedale Baptist Church
Time: 2-3 PM
Address: 1831 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: (423) 296-0097
Final deadline for all auditions is June 26th.
Top contestants will be notified July 1st.
Location: Morning Pointe of Chattanooga
Time: 2-4 PM
Address: 7719 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: (423) 296-0097
Final deadline for all auditions is June 26th.
Top contestants will be notified July 1st.
Location: Morning Pointe at Happy Valley
Time: 6-7 PM
Address: 2989 Happy Valley Road, Rossville, GA 30741
Phone: (706) 916-2777
Final deadline for all auditions is June 26th.
Top contestants will be notified July 1st.
Location: Morning Pointe of Hixson
Time: 6-7 PM
Address: 5501 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone:
(423) 847-1370
Final deadline for all auditions is June 26th.
Top contestants will be notified July 1st.
Location: Morning Pointe of Greenbriar Cove
Time: 6-7 PM
Address: 9650 Leyland Drive, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: (423) 396-6999
Final deadline for all auditions is June 26th.
Top contestants will be notified July 1st.
Location: Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
Time: 6-7 PM
Address: 1776 Generations Way (9700 Block E. Brainerd Road), Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: (423) 212-1208
Final deadline for all auditions is June 26th.
Top contestants will be notified July 1st.
Tryout Qualifications:
- Open to anyone over 60
- Acts may not exceed 3 minutes
- All equipment, music, etc. must be provided by the act
- For groups, there is a max of 6 people in each group
What are Judges Looking for?
- Stage Presence & Professionalism
- Technical Ability
- Appearance/Costume
- Difficulty of Act
- Originality, Creativity