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Seniors Got Talent Franklin

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2024 Seniors Got Talent Franklin Winners!

1st Place

Judy Street & Jim Kirby

Musical Duo, Ages 75 & 69

2nd Place

Bobby & Karen Leib

Dancing Duo, Ages 61 & 64

3rd Place

Paula Chavis

Singer, Age 78

People's Choice

Bill Schneider

Singer, Age 75

See what Seniors Got Talent Franklin is all about

Enjoy the 4 Top Performances from Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Franklin, TN 2024.

We had a great show October 15 at the Franklin Theatre!

Join us October 14 next year for more fun!

Host

Lisa Spencer

Chief meteorologist at News4 WSMV in Nashville
Lisa Spencer, Host of Seniors Got Talent Franklin

Lisa Spencer is chief meteorologist and a 22-year veteran of WSMV4 in Nashville.  You can catch her weathercasts weekdays at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 10pm.

She has been honored nationally with the Award of Excellence for Broadcast Meteorology from the American Meteorological Society and Broadcaster of the Year by the National Weather Association.

She has been recognized five times as the Best Weather Anchor in Tennessee by the Tennessee Associated Press. Lisa has won ten regional Emmys for her weathercasts.

She is a dog lover and features her furry friends on her daily Facebook Live called “Back Deck Weather.” She often features dogs that are available for adoption on her Dog Walking Forecast on News4.

Lisa is on the board of Directors for the Last Minute Toy Store and is a regular volunteer with the literacy organization, Book’em.

Judge

Danielle Farrell

Local Business Woman, Author, Dancer, and Director

Danielle Farrell is a local business woman, minister of dance, professional entertainer licensed realtor and a self published Children’s Author.

She began exploring her passion for dance by joining her church dance programs, local school dance teams as well as training at a local dance studio. She became an elite competitive dancer receiving awards both regionally and nationally competing all over the South. Danielle has also competed as well as performed  in Disney World’s International Dance Competition as well as the New Year’s Eve Parade held in London England with The Walker Valley High Color guard. After graduating high school, she became a member of the Oral Roberts University Dance Team and Dance Department in Tulsa, Oklahoma

In her adult professional dance career, Danielle signed with a talent agency located in Nashville, Tennessee and has worked as a professional dancer and model on sets including, Krystal’s “Square Talk,” Jon Pardi’s “Heartache Medication,” and the  Breland Chevy Commercial “Don’t Touch My Truck,” to name a few.

Currently, Danielle Farrell is Co- Owner and Artistic Director of  Raw Art Dance & Entertainment Performance Academy located in Cleveland Tennessee along with her younger sister, Gabrielle Farrell. The RAD team focuses on educating and enhancing young students into artists of excellence through the fine arts with the Gospel of Christ at the center. Established in 2013, The Farrell sisters have made a great impact on the youth using dance and arts to minister to this generation and celebrated a decade of business last September! Raw Art Dance has won numerous competitive awards and titles as well as received invitations to dance in Disney World and has had students perform in the Magic Kingdom’s Parade!


During the pandemic in 2020, Danielle decided to begin another career in Real Estate and is currently brokered with Realty One Group Experts in Chattanooga TN! She coined the title, “The Dancing Realtor,” meshing her entertainment background along with her real estate career! She enjoys assisting her clients while keeping true to her fun personality!

In May of 2023, Danielle completed and published her very first children’s book, “Dancing for The King,” a story about three young ladies overcoming obstacles to achieve their dreams of dancing for The Great King! Her book is available online through Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes and Noble as well as local book stores such as White Wing, The Ship Store, and her dance studio Raw Art Dance and Entertainment!

Danielle acknowledges that every facade of business is different yet enjoys helping people especially the youth. All her achievements are impossible without God her Heavenly Father, Her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and her supportive family.

Judge

Alex Tinker IV

Artist, songwriter & podcast host
Alex Tinker IV, Judge for Seniors Got Talent Franklin

Alex Tinker IV is a proud Pittsburgh native who has planted deep roots right here in Middle Tennessee with his new wife, Jordin.

Alex is proudly the Open Mic Night Emcee at Leiper’s Fork’s on “Fox & Locke” every Thursday evening… and you just never know who will show up to Open Mic Night! He also has a hand in the Gibson Guitars philanthropic entity “Gibson Gives,” where his team helps support nonprofits with instruments to spread music to everyone.

With passions in art and philanthropy, Alex has found that it all comes back to encouraging your fellow friends & artists to grow into the best versions of themselves. Alex is dedicated to bringing kindness & hope by encouraging and engaging everyone he connects with.

Judge

Jim Hagaman

Mayor of Spring Hill

Originally from Minnesota, Jim has lived in Spring Hill for the last 23 years.  As a matter of fact, he is the Mayor of Spring Hill. He also serves, as an appointee of Governor Lee, on the Homeland Security Council.

 

Jim has been involved in musical performance and live theater for decades.  He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, the Air Force Academy, and several senior Military Brass events to include making a guest appearance with the Air Force’s elite performing group. Jim has served as a worship leader for both traditional and contemporary church services.  Jim currently plays keyboards and is lead singer in his classic rock cover band “Bad Dog Band”.  Prior to gigging with bands, Jim was performing in musical theater starting at age 12, playing Winthrop in The Music Man.  He has done live shows on and off for 40 years.  Jim has a passion for writing lyrics and music.

 

Jim is a veteran and retiree from the United States Air Force.  Some of his accolades include serving with Secret Service Details for both Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.  He is also vastly decorated including two medals for heroism.

Judge

Mackenzie Wasner Roberts

Up-and-coming country singer/songwriter

Mackenzie Wasner Roberts was born and raised right here in Franklin, TN. Having grown up listening to and writing country music, it’s something that’s just come naturally and always been in her blood. Mackenzie grew up singing with her dad who was in the industry and was always allowed to get to be around some of the best of the best musicians and learn and hone her craft by learning, listening, and watching them. She feels very blessed to have gotten to experience so many wonderful opportunities in the music industry. Mackenzie has sung on the Ryman stage, made her debut on American Idol back in 2017, and has opened for several artists including JoDee Messina, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, and Robben Ford, among others. After 10 years in the music industry, Mackenzie stepped back from doing it full-time in 2023 to pursue another dream. She now owns an event rental company by the name of Mack Hatcher Events and continues to practice, write songs, and play gigs in her free time. Her love for music plays on, as she’s happily pursuing all of her dreams.  

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What Happened at the 2024 Show

On October 15, 2024, 12 acts performed in the Big Show “Seniors Got Talent” at the Franklin Theatre

Congratulations to all contestants for a superb performance!

First place and the $1000 cash prize went to Judy Street and Jim Kirby, ages 75 and 69, for their show-stopping mash-up of ‘My Man’ and ‘Pretty Woman!

Second place and the $500 cash prize went to Bobby and Karen Leib, ages 61 and 64, with their lively dance routine to ‘Kiss Goodbye All Night’!

Third place and the $250 cash prize went to Paula Chavis, 78-year-old singer, with her incredible performance of the classic song, ‘I Will Survive.’

Let’s hear it for our 2024 Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent Franklin People’s Choice winner, 75-year-old singer, Bill Schneider.

Schneider absolutely stole the show with his solid performance of ‘Statue of a Fool’ and captured the most votes—$1 per vote—all for a great cause!

All proceeds benefit the work of the Morning Pointe Foundation, providing nursing scholarships and caregiver support programs.

Audition Info

Location: Morning Pointe of Columbia

Time: 6-7:30 PM (During Family Night)

Address:

2050 Union Place, Columbia, TN 38401

Phone: (931) 388-2200

Final deadline for all auditions is September 6

Locations: Morning Pointe of Spring Hill 

Time: 6-7:30 PM (During Family Night)

Addresses: 

1001 McCutcheon Creek Lane, Spring Hill, TN 37174

Phone: (931) 451-1899 

Final deadline for all auditions is September 6

Location: Morning Pointe of Brentwood

Time: 6-7:30 PM (During Family Night)

Address: 1522 Wilson Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027

Phone: (615) 285-3455

Final deadline for all auditions is September 6

Location: Morning Pointe of Franklin

Time: 6-7:30 PM (During Family Night)

Address: 1005 Generations Way, Franklin, TN 37064

Phone: (615) 614-8555

Final deadline for all auditions is September 6

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

Audition for Seniors Got Talent Franklin