Here is a short introduction to the Top 10 Finalists who will compete to be the next Nashville Star.
Meg Allison
Age: 25
Hometown: Evanston, IL
The 25-year-old windy city native is the quintessential American girl. Besides a sweet as sugar voice, Allison draws her inspiration from her mentally disabled sister and uses her voice to sing for both of them. A Graduate from Miami of Ohio University, she is ready to charm Nashville with her voice and smile.
Whitney Duncan
Age: 22
Hometown: Scotts Hill, TN
Duncan, a self described tomboy with supermodel looks has spent her entire life overcoming obstacles and looks at Nashville Star as her next challenge to tackle. The 22-year-old has had medical battles from two-years-old when she had heart surgery to her kidney surgery at age 17. Duncan's fight with her health propelled her drive to fight and succeed. By age 19, she had already performed a duet with the legendary Kenny Rogers.
Angela Hacker
Age: 29
Hometown: Muscle Shoals, AL
This 29-year-old mother sees this competition as her last chance to achieve her dream of country music stardom. Her soulful voice and loving demeanor will be sure to capture the hearts of America but her own family might be split when it comes to voting as she’ll be competing against her brother.
Zac Hacker
Age: 23
Hometown: Lagrange, AL
Younger brother of fellow finalist Angela, Zac has made his living playing music and singing since age 17. Now 23, his voice has amazing depth and feeling as he lives his life with the memories of mistakes made by his musician father who has battled drug and alcohol addiction.
Tim LaRoche
Age: 36
Hometown: Gardner and Athol, MA
If fun, adventure and personality could be wrapped up into one name it would be Tim LaRoche. With his unique look and style, this 36-year-old stay-at-home dad from rural White House, TN lives life to the fullest and enjoys performing and getting a crowd going. Born in Iceland and raised in Massachusetts, LaRoche brings his own form of country music to Nashville Star.
Kacey Musgraves
Age: 18
Hometown: Golden, TX
This 18-year-old might just have graduated high school but she is not a newbie to the music scene already having performed at the Presidential inauguration, the Olympics and on The Today Show. Still a small town girl, Musgraves' hometown has less than 300 people
Rickiejoleen
Age: 18
Hometown: Tempe, AZ
Rickiejoleen puts the "r" in rebel. The 18-year-old from Tempe, AZ left school in eighth grade and has never looked back. A loner at heart, Rickiejoleen won't back down from anyone or any challenge.
David St. Romain
Age: 28
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Recently becoming a first-time father, this Cajun from Baton Rouge, LA has a very strong and passionate voice mixed with a fun-loving personality. Romain has a new baby girl and a lot more now riding on achieving his goal to be the next Nashville Star.
Joshua Stevens
Age: 28
Hometown: Churchville, IA
With pop star looks and a country music life Stevens will be a force in Nashville. The 28-year-old is happily married with two kids but also finds inspiration from his estranged relationship with his mother, whom he has not seen 18 years. Already with a publishing deal as a songwriter, Stevens is ready for the competition.
Dustin Wilkes
Age: 26
Hometown: Jefferson, GA
A former Marine, Wilkes is a true country boy. The 26-year-old is a former bouncer at the famed Nashville music bar Tootsie's where he still currently headlines. As a baby, Wilkes was adopted by his grandmother because his birth mother was too young to raise him.