GeNienne Samuels (left), back for a second year as co-host, is a huge military supporter as an active participant as a Sweetheart for Soldiers and a Washington Wizard Girl. GeNienne has also been on numerous military tours as a former Washington Redskins Cheerleader.

Victor Hurtado (right), also back for his second year as co-host, served as Production Director for the 2009 U. S. Army Soldier Show.  As Chief Operating Officer of C*A*M*M*O (Center for American Military Music Opportunities) and Vice-President of Artist Development for To The Fallen Records, Victor continues his mission to develop military artists and present opportunities for those artists to perform and work.

Left:  Guest Judge, Sean Gilfillan is the founder and CEO of To The Fallen Records.  Sean will be a guest judge during the second round of the finals.  As the world's only military record label, To The Fallen Records is dedicated to producing and distributing the music and stories of those who serve or have served in our nation's military services.

Right:  Family member and veteran Joyce Dodson, 2008 Rising Star winner will perform at the Winner's Reveal Show which airs Nov. 21, 2009.