The search is on to find the country's best singers and dancers ages 6-13 who will ultimately comprise a five-member group. Thousands of kids, along with their fanatical parents, weathered wind, rain and impending tornadoes for a chance at stardom. Witness stage moms and dads at their "best" as they encourage, critique and console their talented offspring. Talent searches took place in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Chattanooga. During the auditions, producers evaluated each contestant's singing and dancing abilities, and, as part of the show's production, will whittle down the group of thousands to 20 semi-finalists, ten from the 6-9 age group and ten from the 10-13 age group. At that point America takes over and votes in ten finalists from this group of twenty, five from each age group. |
