The nine finalists, chosen by fans in the YOBISing contest on YOBI.tv, arrive on the set of Take the Stage. Hosts, Danielle Ryan and Joshua David Evans, drop in on each one in their hotel room and intro them to the world.
In preparation for meeting Music Manager Johnny Wright, host Joshua David Evans takes the nine finalists through a variety of physical and vocal workout routines to test their stamina, breathing, and movements for stage performance.
The contestants finally get to sit down and meet Music Manager Johnny Wright (of the Wright Entertainment Group) face to face. Johnny talks about his past, his vision of a star, and asks each finalist why they want to be a music superstar.
Each of the finalists perform their original songs live in front of Music Manager Johnny Wright. After hearing his critiques and advice, they quickly learn why Johnny manages some of the biggest selling artists of our generation.
The finalists are brought to a regulation size football field where they each sing "The National Anthem," A Cappella. With their fellow finalists by and Music Manager Johnny Wright listening, who will do their country proud?
The finalists are asked to bring wardrobe they feel showcases their style. Music Manager Johnny Wright critiques and comments, and together with each finalist chooses what will suit them best for the upcoming professional photo shoot.
The finalists get the chance of a lifetime when they meet Record Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and present their original songs to him. Darkchild has worked with iconic artists including Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber.
Music Manager Johnny Wright and Record Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins give the finalists an overnight challenge to name and create a 30 second jingle for bottled water. The finalists must pitch their jingles to Johnny and Darkchild.
The finalists experience their first publicity photo shoot when Professional Photographer, Abrey Adams, visits the Take the Stage set for a day. Music Manager Johnny Wright joins Abrey to assist her in the direction of each shoot.
Clear Channel Program Director, Mike McCoy, joins Music Manager Johnny Wright and Record Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins to challenge the finalists to present a song and learn if the songs are ready for the radio.
Music Manager Johnny Wright and Record Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins are joined by Live Nation Marketing Director, Adrienne Williams, to view live performances and comment on what type of venue each finalist would be best suited for.
Professional celebrity media trainer, LeeAundra Keany, is brought in to meet with the finalists and coach them how to use the media as a tool for their success.
Putting their knowledge to the test, the finalists are put through a fun but rigorous step-and-repeat, red carpet style interview with faux reporters, including Music Manager Johnny Wright as a pesky paparazzi from "DMZ."
Record Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins gives the finalists a challenge to team up in groups and learn one of his original songs. They must meet Darkchild and Music Manager Johnny Wright at a studio in the morning to record the song.
Watch as the groups continue to battle it out in the studio with Record Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Music Manager Johnny Wright. Some will rise to the challenge, while others will succumb to the pressure.
With the big concert coming up soon, Music Manager Johnny Wright works with each finalist on their original songs that will be performed in the big show. Watch as they prepare for the night they've all been waiting for.
This is the night they've all been preparing for. The nine finalists each perform two of their original songs, followed by an exciting group number in front of a live audience, which includes Music Manager Johnny Wright.
After 17 weeks of voting, the final results are in. This live, interactive Take The Stage Finale celebrates and features interviews with all nine of our Take The Stage artists.