Kels Ferguson
Hometown: Taunton, MA

-How long have you been performing?-
“I have been a performer since I was very, very young. My first public singing gig was in the first grade, singing for the grade school graduation.”

- How did you get interested in music in the first place?-
“My father was a lounge musician for many years. He got me started at a young age singing with his band and I’ve continued ever since, especially since he passed away. I know that to be a musician was my fathers’ dream for me.”

- What kind of music do you enjoy the most? Any favorite songs or artists?-
“I enjoy all types of music. I prefer to sing Pop music, but have sang plenty of rock with my band and certainly a lot of oldies with my father’s lounge band when I was young. I adore performers like Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and the like. They not only produce wonderful music, but are known to put on a  great live show.”

-What is the most fun thing you have ever done?-
“I think the most fun I’ve ever had was when I was at the San Diego Comic Con, Summer 2009. I got to meet a whole bunch of people who love the same thing I do.”

-What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?-
“Getting into Berklee College of Music as a horn player when my musical strength is my voice. That was certainly an achievement.”

- What would you like to be doing five years from now?-
“I would like to get paid for doing what I love. That does not mean that I have to be rich and famous, but if I could get a decent job in the entertainment industry that pays my bills each month, I would be happy with my life.”

Kristy Dillon
Hometown: Brandford, CT

-How did you get interested in music in the first place?-
“When I was younger I had really bad anxiety, so when I talked to the doctors about it, they asked my parents what I enjoyed doing. I had always been singing so they started me in private singing lessons, and the more I performed the more my anxiety went away.”

-How long have you been performing?-
“Almost ten years.”

-Where have you performed?-
“I have performed in New York at Talent America, I have performed at numerous charity and cancer benefits, and also small local fairs.”

-What kind of msuic do you enjoy the most? Any favorite performers or songs?-
“I absolutely love country music because there’s always a song that  you are able to relate to, and every country song tells a story. My favorite song at the moment is “Change” by Carrie Underwood, who is also my favorite singer. I love this song because it talks about how there are so many opportunities to help others in need.”

-Who would you say has most inspired you?-
“Definitely Carrie Underwood vocally, but to work hard and to achieve my goals  would be the support of my family and friends.”

-What is the most fun thing you have ever done?-
“Probably not too exciting to others, but it was traveling to Ireland and seeing the different cultureal living styles.”

Stephanie Parsons
Hometown: Peabody, MA

-How did you first get interested in music?-
“I have been singing ever since I could talk. Singing is my passion.”

-Where have you performed?-
“I am currently performing with We Are America. I have also performed with Joey Scott and the Connection, Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest, at the State House in Boston, school plays and local theater around Peabody.”

-What kinds of music do you enjoy the most? Any favorite artists or songs?-
“Alternative is one of my favorites because I love the lyrics. I also love show tunes, jazz, R&B, hip-hop (fun to dance to), standards, and ballads. Michael Buble is one of my favorite performers. He is a younger person singing standards which is what I like to do.”

-Who would you say has most inspired you?-
“My “Papou”. Grandfather.

-What would you like to be doing five years from now?-
“I hope to be finishing up my first year of college and starting my music career.”

-How do you like to spend your free time? Do you have any hobbies?-
“Singing, drama, photography, going to the beach, and just being with my friends and family.”

Kels Ferguson
Hometown: Taunton, MA

- How long have you been performing?-
“I have been a performer since I was very, very young. My first public singing gig was in the first grade, singing for the grade school graduation.”

- How did you get interested in music in the first place?-
“My father was a lounge musician for many years. He got me started at a young age singing with his band and I’ve continued ever since, especially since he passed away. I know that to be a musician was my fathers’ dream for me.”

- What kind of music do you enjoy the most? Any favorite songs or artists?-
“I enjoy all types of music. I prefer to sing Pop music, but have sang plenty of rock with my band and certainly a lot of oldies with my father’s lounge band when I was young. I adore performers like Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and the like. They not only produce wonderful music, but are known to put on a  great live show.”

-What is the most fun thing you have ever done?-
“I think the most fun I’ve ever had was when I was at the San Diego Comic Con, Summer 2009. I got to meet a whole bunch of people who love the same thing I do.”

-What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?-
“Getting into Berklee College of Music as a horn player when my musical strength is my voice. That was certainly an achievement.”

- What would you like to be doing five years from now?-
“I would like to get paid for doing what I love. That does not mean that I have to be rich and famous, but if I could get a decent job in the entertainment industry that pays my bills each month, I would be happy with my life.”