qualifying round
 Thursday, January 26, 2023 Double R grill Safford Golf Course 6:30 p.m. | judgement 2006 finalist Cindy Anaya 2008 winner Adam Krohn 2017 Darin Kamae Performer | Contestant (Playing order may change) Lena Clark Kylie Despine Cheyenne Clark Jade Neilson Isaiah Montanogo Rebecca Reynolds carrie singleton laban lindsey sky wall Christopher Bernal Reed Cox marley redford Kellen Paul Kirana Reed |
 Thursday, February 2, 2023 venue 430 W Main Street, Safford 6:30 p.m. | judgement 2008 winner Adam Krohn 2016 winner Briana Morris 2018 Winner Pete McCormick performers | Contestant (Playing order may change) Maddie Partridge Brianna Richens Becky Clark Natoni Leighton Tanner Johnson Cheyenne Murray Peyton Laban Kelly Upton hunter chamberlain tainesia little Elijah Rachel Flatt |
 Thursday, February 9, 2023 safford bowl 6:30 p.m. | judgement to be decided Performer | Contestant to be decided |
 Thursday, February 16, 2023 One AZ main street, safford 6:30 p.m. | judgement to be decided Performer | Contestant to be decided |
 Thursday, February 23, 2023 Morenci Club Morenci 6:30 p.m. | judgement to be decided Performer | Contestant to be decided |
 Manor 415 Thursday, March 2 415 E US Highway 70, Safford 6:30 p.m. | judgement to be decided Performer | Contestant to be decided |
 Thursday, March 9, 2023 callback night Chamber of commerce 6:30 p.m. | judgement to be decided Performer | Contestant to be decided |
| final show March 23, 2023 art center 7 pm | judgement to be decided Performer | Contestant to be decided |
Registration:
Must be 15+
rules and instructions
To enter the contest, you must sign a form authorizing us to use your photos and audio/video recordings in any way you wish. This includes radio, playing on Valley Vision TV screens, and posting online (such as our website, YouTube, etc.). And remember, the internet is forever.
what about the qualifiers?
Qualifier contestants sing one song of their choice in front of the judges, other contestants, and the audience.
- your song is sung a cappella (No instruments, background music, etc.) Just you and Mike!
- Your song should be memorized. If you think only about words, you will not be able to concentrate on your performance.
- Try to limit it to 60-90 seconds. One verse and one chorus is enough for the judges to judge your talent.
- Song selection: It is highly recommended to choose songs that the judges are familiar with.
- Look at the part: Dressing up is not required, but highly appreciated. A great way to show the judges that this event was worth the effort for you! Make your best sound.
- Judges critique your performance Right after finishing. After all contestants have sung, the judges decide who and how many will advance to the finals. Guaranteed winner every night!
- 3 finalists will be selected by the jury Participated in the final tournament from each preliminary round.
- One or more contestants in each qualifier will be selected to compete in Callback NightOne contestant will be selected on callback night to advance to the finals.
- Judges can choose any number of alternates in each qualifier. Once all qualifiers are finished, vote for your favorite substitute here at GilaValleyCentral.net and the winner will also compete in the finals.
What will happen to the finals?
Qualified contestants will advance to the finals on March 23, 2023 at the David M. Player Center for the Arts.
- Finals contestants will sing on a backup track of their choice.
- There will be one practice event a few days before the finals to allow contestants to familiarize themselves with the stage and sound system.
- Cash and other prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
- Winners may also be invited to perform at other events sponsored by Double R Communications throughout the following year.
- If a qualifier does not qualify for the final, an alternate from the qualifier may be selected to fill the spot.
- Jury decisions are final!
