The top 12 Operation Rising Star Finalists will now advance to the Finals (airing on this website and the Pentagon Channel, beginning 11 December).
The top 12 will need audience votes to help advance them in each round of the competition.
The audience will be able to vote online and the votes will count for 50% of the competitors' final score.
TOP 12 FINALIST
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SGT Melissa Neal
USAG Ansbach, Germany
SGT Melissa Neal is originally from Bloomington, IL. Neal has two sons and won the Medford Idol singing competition in Boston, MA. She has had vocal lessons and has performed in musicals.
Q: What genre of music is your favorie?
A: Everything but Techno
Q: When did you realize you had a talent for singing?
A: Since I was little, I loved to sing.
Q: What is your all-time favorite song?
A: Depends on my mood!
Q: What importance has music played in your life?
A: It always helps me get through any issues in my life! |
FINALIST VIDEO PERFORMANCE
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Operation Rising Star is a vocal competition hosted by US Army Family and MWR Programs. Army Garrisons from around the world hosted competitions in the summer of 2011. Twelve of the top contestants from around the Army were selected by a panel of judges to advance to the Final competition, airing on this website, beginning 11 December 2011.
Thanks to our 2011 Operation Rising Star Sponsor!
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Operation Rising Star is an Army IMCOM, G-9 Family and MWR Program
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