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Operation Rising Star Contestants have been Chosen

Fort Campbell, KY, – Congratulations to the following selected Fort Campbell 2010 Operation Rising Star contestants:

Morale, Welfare and Recreation– 2LT Thomas Johnson
– Emily Sandy – Family Member
– Specialist Jessica Rennells
– Maya Gregory – Family Member 
– Sonja Ambrosino – Family Member
– Sharee Moore – Family Member
– Specialist Eric Thompson
– Leslie Irwin – Family Member
– Stephanie Hairston – Family Member
– Specialist Jannie High

Operation Rising Star will last eight weeks, August 6th through September 24th, with eliminations every Friday night at Sportsman’s Lodge starting at 6:00pm. Contestants may play musical instruments as a part of their performances starting on August 6th.

For those who may not have a wonderful singing voice, come on out to Sportsman’s Lodge to show your support for your favorites and enjoy the fantastic German-American cuisine. Every food purchase provides you with an additional voting ballot! In addition, the Unit or FRG who is the most spirited and loudest during the course of the competition will receive a $300.00 Spirit Award to be added to their MWR Unit Fund.

Contestants will be judged by a local panel of judges and audience. Audience votes will make up 50% of the determination as to who becomes Fort Campbell’s Rising Star, so bring all your friends for support! This is an adult only event; no one under age 18 will be permitted in the Bulls Eye Lounge during Operation Rising Star!

Operation Rising Star

There will be cash prizes for the top three finalists of Fort Campbell.1st place will receive $500.00 and will go on to compete for an opportunity to advance to the Army-wide finals at Fort Belvoir. 2nd place will receive $250.00 and 3rd place will receive $100.00. The winner of this Army-wide competition will be awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles, California to create a three song demo CD.

For additional information on Operation Rising Star, please contact MWR Public Relations at 270-798-7535 or visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com.

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