American Kids Inc. 2008 National Finals
 At the Baldknobbers Theatre, 2835 W. Highway 76.
Competition begins at 9 am Monday-Thursday with an awards ceremony on Friday morning. The AllStar Show is at 2 p.m. Friday, July 18. The AllStar Show is where 25 of the top acts will be showcased. One winner will be selected as Performer of the Year and win a $1,000 cash prize and a recording session from Rockabilly Recording Company of Branson.
Preliminary judges include Jason Pritchett, 2007 finalist on "America's Got Talent," Barbara Fairchild, Grammy nominated singer and performer, and Louise Harrison, sister of The Beatles' George Harrison and developer of Liverpool Legends. More celebrity judges are Gary S. Paxton, Grammy winner, and Jason Yeager, 2008 "American Idol" finalist.
AllStar judges include Tyree Mc Lyn, casting producer for "America's Got Talent," Rickey Schultz, founder and president of Zebra Records, John Beasley, musician and producer who has worked with shows such as "American Idol," "America's Got Talent" and "Singing Bee."
In addition, many American Kids national finalists will be showcased on various Branson stages throughout the week. Monday-Thursday, many will be featured on Center Stage at the Branson Mall. On Tuesday, some will be featured in a pre-show at the Hamner Barber Variety Show at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday finalists will present pre-shows at Justin Flom's Imaginary Theatre at 7:20 p.m. On Thursday they will be in the pre-show at the Baldknobber's Jamboree 8 p.m. show.
Some 213 acts and more than 100 kids will compete in the annual talent contest. These young entertainers have been preparing since January and are competing for up to $7,600 in cash and prizes and the title of Performer of the Year.
Shows are July 14-18, 2008.
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