Operation Rising Star Showcases Best Military Talent in Tenth Season

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES

12.02.2014

Courtesy Story

U.S. Army Installation Management Command         

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Army Entertainment will welcome six finalists to the stage in its tenth season of Operation Rising Star for a series of live performances December 6, 8, 10 and 12. The premier singing competition for Active Duty U.S. .ilitary and their family members worldwide is similar to American Idol’s format, and showcases the military community’s best individual vocal talent for audiences to enjoy.

This year’s finalists include three Soldiers, two Army family members and an Airman. The winner will be awarded a custom professional recording studio experience. To commemorate the 10th year of Operation Rising Star and reflect this year’s theme, “Soldier for Life,” six past winners will return as All-Stars and team up with the 2014 finalists to mentor and perform alongside them on stage.

WHAT: 2014 Operation Rising Star Finals Competition
WHO: U.S. Army Entertainment, Installation Management Command
Six finalists and six All-Star performers from the global U.S. military community
Host: Genienne Samuels, TV Personality and Former NBA/NFL Cheerleader
Celebrity Judges: SMA (Ret.) Jack Tilley
Michael Peterson, country recording artist
Debra Byrd, “The Voice” vocal coach
WHEN: Finals Week: Dec 6, 8, 10, 12
Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Historic Fort Sam Houston Theatre
2472 Stanley Road, Fort Sam Houston, TX

• Date Taken: 12.02.2014
• Date Posted: 12.02.2014 15:07
• Story ID: 149183
• Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX, US