Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga
Now announcing
2024 Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga Winners!
1st Place
Susan Taylor
Singer, Age 63
2nd Place
Richard & Laurie Collett
Dancer, Ages 76 & 71
3rd Place
Agene Parsons
Hammered Dulcimer, Age 87
People's Choice Award
Bryan Skinner
Lip-Syncer, Age 60
See what Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga is all about
Enjoy the full performances of the four winners of Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga, TN 2024.
Join us July 31st at the Silverdale Center Creekside Theater for the 2025 show!
Host
Gino D
On-Air Radio Personality with Hits 96
Hey, it’s Gino D! Music and pop culture are my passions, and I’m stoked to share that love with you every weekday from 2 pm to 7 pm on The Afternoon Show.
One of my favorite parts of what I do is connecting with amazing artists, groups, and actors, and sharing their stories with you! When you tune in, you can expect non-stop fun with games, giveaways, pop culture and food news, plus, “Let’s Talk Dating with Brock Olsen. “I’ve also got your weekend plans covered with “3 Things To Do This Weekend in Chattanooga,” courtesy of NOOGAToday.
Living in Chattanooga is a blast, and being “LIVE and LOCAL” with you all makes it even better. Your energy and support mean the world to me, and I’m committed to bringing you joy every day.
I’ve had the privilege to interview some incredible guests, from chart-toppers like Charlie Puth, Jax, and Gayle, to amazing musicians like Louis Tomlinson, Charlieonnafriday, Em Beihold, Rosa Linn and more! I can’t wait to see who will be stopping by next!
When I’m not on the radio, I’m part of the Improv Comedy Troupe in town… Improv Chattanooga! Where I host and play in shows all over the area. Come on out and laugh with me!
You can also catch me every Thursday morning between 10 am-11 am on News Channel 9’s The Daily Refresh for ‘A Pop Culture Refresh with Gino D.’
Join me on this radio adventure – and together, we’ll rock the air waves, live life to the fullest, and make every moment count!
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
Author, Dancer, and Director
Danielle Farrell is a self-published author of “Dancing for The King,” professional choreographer/dancer and artistic director of Raw Art Dance & Entertainment Dance Academy, located in Southeast Tennessee, where she and her team focuses on educating and enhancing young artists in excellence through the fine arts with the Gospel at the center.
She is currently signed to Fresh Talent agency located in Nashville, Tennessee and has worked as a professional dancer and model on sets including, Krystal’s Commercial “Square Talk,” Jon Pardi’s “Heartache Medication,” and the Breland Chevy Commercial “Don’t Touch My Truck,” and more.
Judge
Steve Darmody
Award-Winning Christian Recording Artist
Steve Darmody is an award-winning Christian recording artist who has been regarded as one of the outstanding voices in gospel music. He has recorded eight CDs with some of the finest musicians and producers in Christian music. His voice has been compared to Bing Crosby and Pat Boone thus giving him the nickname, “the milk chocolate voice of gospel music.” He has been featured internationally at stellar events and in some of the most celebrated venues like Carnegie Hall, The Washington Cathedral, the Warsaw Philharmonic, the Pentagon, and for the US Senate. He has toured in all 50 states and in 48 countries, for a cumulative concert total exceeding 4,000. Mr. Darmody performs for all denominations and has appeared dozens of times on national Christian telecasts such as the Trinity Broadcasting Network, 3ABN, Daystar, Crossroads, and others. While serving as president of Morning Song Music for forty years, Mr. Darmody maintained a rigorous performance schedule until Covid moved him to a new career in real estate.
Judge
Ismael Sandoval
Mexican-American conductor based in Chattanooga, TN
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 currently the associate conductor of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO), the music director of the CSO Youth Symphony, music director at First Christian Church of Chattanooga, orchestra director at UTC and music director of the Chattanooga Women’s Chorus.
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 2024 Show
On July 29, 2024, 12 acts performed in the Big Show “Seniors Got Talent” at the Silverdale Center Creekside Theater.
Congratulations to all contestants for a superb performance!
First place and the $1000 cash prize went to Susan Taylor, age 63, with her electrifying performance of “Try a Little Tenderness.”
Second place and the $500 cash prize went to dancers Richard and Laurie Collett, ages 76 and 71. We were so impressed by their chemistry, talent, and connection to their craft as they danced to “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from “Carousel.”
Third place and the $250 cash prize went to Agene Parsons, age 87, with her hammered dulcimer. Agene wowed the crowd with her “Steel Guitar Rag” performance.
Let’s hear it for our 2024 Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga People’s Choice winner, with over 500 votes, 60-year-old lip-syncer Bryan Skinner!
Bryan stole the hearts of the crowd with his entertaining lip-syncing performance of “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da.”
All proceeds benefit the work of the Morning Pointe Foundation, providing nursing scholarships and caregiver support programs.
Location: Morning Pointe of Hixson
Time: 1-3 PM
Address: 5501 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: (423) 847-1370
Final deadline for all auditions is June 20th.
Top contestants will be notified June 24th.
Location: Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
Time: 5-7 PM (During Family Night)
Address: 1776 Generations Way (9700 Block E. Brainerd Road), Ooltewah, TN 37363
Phone: (423) 212-1208
Final deadline for all auditions is June 20th.
Top contestants will be notified June 24th.
Location: Morning Pointe of Chattanooga
Time: 1-3 PM
Address: 7719 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: (423) 296-0097
Final deadline for all auditions is June 20th.
Top contestants will be notified June 24th.
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
