Scott County Idol Finalists Announced

Oneida, TN (201-03-15) Scott County Idol, a musical benefit for the Scott County Relay for Life, will be held in April. The top twelve finalists for the title have been announced.

Scott County Idol, a local interpretation of the nationally acclaimed talent search program American Idol, will showcase the ability of Scott County’s most gifted vocalists on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Scott High School’s Little Theater. After auditions last weekend, the top twelve finalists have been named.

In this year’s competition, contestants were divided into three age categories: Pre-Teen (13 and under), Teen (14-19); and Adult (20 and above).

In the Pre-Teen division, finalists include:

• Brooke Brewster – Brooke is the daughter of Laura Cannon & David Brewster. Brooke is 13 years old, attends Oneida Middle School and participates in her favorite sport Soccer. Brooke enjoys Music, singing, riding 4 wheelers and texting.
• Robert “RJ” Jeffers – RJ is the son of Bill & DeAnna Jeffers. RJ is 11 years old and attends Burchfield Elementary School. RJ enjoys fishing, video games, riding bikes, 4-wheelers and singing Karaoke.
• Rhaylan Bowlin – Rhaylan is the daughter of Rylan & Melissa Bowlin. Rhaylan attends Oneida Middle School and is 12 years old. She enjoys Cheerleading, singing, hanging with her friends and keeping up with her big sister Laken.
• Heavyn Lewallen – Heavyn is the daughter of Chris & Brandy Lewallen. Heavyn is 11 years old, attends Burchfield Elementary School and her hobbies include singing, spelling and acting.

In the Teen division, finalists are:

• Chelsie Duncan – Chelsie is the daughter of Stefine Duncan and the grandchild of Carlie & Peggy Duncan. Chelsie is 16 years old and attends Scott High School. She enjoys singing, riding 4-wheelers, hanging out with Friends and singing in Church.
• Tanique “Nikki” Goad – Nikki is the daughter of Gerald & Melody Bradley. She is 16 years old and attends Scott High School. Nikki enjoys singing, reading, writing and texting all her friends.
• Jared Kidd – Jared is the son of Jerry & Kimberly Kidd. Jared is 16 years old and he attends Oneida High School. His hobbies include singing and dancing
• Tiffany Chambers – Tiffany is the Daughter of Michael & Debbie Chambers. Tiffany is 15 years old and attends Scott High School. She enjoys singing and riding 4 wheelers.

Adult finalists include:

• Ashlee Harness – Ashlee is the daughter of Dwight & Waynette Harness. Ashlee is employed by St. Mary’s of Scott County, working as a phlebotomist in the Lab Department. Ashlee enjoys singing, playing the flute, reading and attending Church.
• Amber Harness – Amber is the daughter of Dwight & Waynette Harness. Amber is employed by Lab Corps with UT Medical Center as a Medical Laboratory Technician. She enjoys singing, reading and attending Church. Amber and her sister Ashlee sing in Churches wherever the Lord leads. Together they sing under the name “Blessed!”
• Deana Keith – Deana is the daughter of Myra New and the late Dean Keith. Deana is also supported by her Fiancée Rusty Crabtree and her soon to be step-daughter Rashell Crabtree. She is employed by Tennier Industries. Deana enjoys singing and riding 4-wheelers.
• Clint Keeton – Clint is the son of Mike & Denise Keeton. Clint attends the University of Tennessee where he majors in English. Clint is also employed by Oneida Water Department. He enjoys playing music, sports and reading.

Scott County Idol will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in Scott High School’s Little Theater.