This page is dedicated to all those that put forth the courage to attend and perform for NBC's recent audition call for their upcoming TV show "SEARCH FOR THE MOST TALENTED KID"

Trying to "Make It" in the entertainment business is hard work and sometimes seems like you can never get there. But never quitting is key. And putting yourself in front of people that may or may not think you have what they want it hard on anyone. Adult or Kid.

So, this page is written by some of the Kids that put themselves out there for the world to see and took a chance. It takes courage and confidence and dedication to get into showbiz.

Here are their stories:

Zachary Moore
Stand-Up Comedian
Orlando, Florida
By Jerry Moore

I have to tell you from a comedian's angle, not a Dad, or a manager, etc, Zachery was OFF THE HOOK!!! From the time Zak got up that morning, he was so good. NBC was filming kids and their talent in the waiting area. They heard what Zak did and wanted to film him but he said no. But when we got to the second waiting area, they asked him again and he did it. Every adult in the room was laughing thru the whole thing. The people from NBC that were in the room were also Laughing.

When we got into the audition area, Zak was first, (because of the pre-booking, Thank You). In the 2nd waiting room they told everybody they were getting 45-60 seconds. I spoke up and said to them that we were told we got 1:30. They then said if they didn't stop you keep going, if they stop you early we are sorry but….

Zak went up to the stage area, held up his little blue paper with his name and stuff, he told them who he was and off he went. The two judges (1 male, 1 female) being judges tried to stay straight faced but they couldn't. The male judge was trying to stay straight faced more as he had a pasted on smile that came close to being laughter, the female judge was laughing. When he got to the end of his set, which we had timed out to 1:32-1:36, they did not tell him to stop. We had it worked out that if when he reached the end to count off '1001.' If they don't stop you, drop in another bit. Well, that is what he did and at the end of THAT bit, which was about 10-14 seconds, they still did not stop him! Zak said thank you that's my time and it was over.. Everybody dug him a lot. I had asked earlier if they had had any stand up comedians anywhere and they said no!

Of course we may never hear from NBC at all. I only ask one thing of my son and of his comedy… That at that time -and at that place- he did the very best he could have done. He always does that and always surpasses my hopes. Saturday was no different. Zak rose to the occasion.

We will gladly drive back to Atlanta for a Call-Back. From here in Orlando it's 7 hours, but it would be worth it. And regardless of what happens we still have to be in Chicago for 3 nights at the Comedy-Spot. If it's our time for NBC, then we will be on the show. If not, then we know we will have our day. The life of a up and coming comedian never changes. It's lots of miles, days away from home, and all for one thing; To hear the laughter of a room of people.

Tony Madruga
Miami, Florida My dad took me to the 21st of April audition in Miami. There were many kids from everywhere auditioning. I played the piano and chose Jazz which is what I play most. I felt very comfortable. After my performance I was given a call back and was interviewed extensively. My dad too. I came back again the next day. This time I performed two more Jazz songs. I was almost the last of about 15 kids that were called back out of hundreds of kids that auditioned.

After my performance I was very happy as I was given a letter to fax the next day to LA. I feel good about it. I just have to wait and see what LA decides. I have my fingers crossed. Thank You KidKountry.

Nathan Alsbrooks
Apple Springs, Texas
I attended the Audition on the 22nd of February in Dallas, Texas I arrived early and as I entered the hotel lobby, many kids and parents were already in line. As i waited in line, the NBC staff came out and gave us information about the audition process. As soon as possible, I went to the prebooked table to pick up registration materials as previously instructed.

During all this time the cameras were rolling and interviewing all contestants. The participants all seemed to be excited and talented in various fields. Upon completing the registration material I was interviewed by the NBC staff and then auditioned. As I was leaving I was interviewed again. I then left for home.

There was great excitement in our home Sunday Morning when the phone rang and it was NBC asking me to return for a final audition.

As I entered the lobby I was called into a room for further interviews. Following this I was asked to sing before the judges. I sing only gospel music. My choice was to sing an original entitled "Like An Eagle" and a Hank Williams song called "I Saw The Light". This was done a cappella.

Upon completion of my songs I was once again interviewed by the judges. As I left the room the cameras were waiting outside and I was questioned about the audition.

My reply was that the audition was exciting and great fun and that the NBC staff was courteous and gracious. My Mom was then interviewed and we left for home with a feeling of happiness and excitement. It was a great honor to be there. I wish all contestants well.

The Hemphills
Chattanooga, TN

We wanted to tell of our audition in Nashville for the NBC talent search but we were told we could not perform as a group.

But please note we put a show on for the people that were waiting in the room to audition. We were know there as The Hemphills. We were interviewed and my sister Jacoby sang and when she finished she was told to go up stairs.

When we got up stairs she was told that she could come back the next at a schedule time for another audition. She went back the next day and was told she did excellent.

Our Mom and her were interviewed. We are praying she gets a call that would be a blessing for our family.

Just to let you know, we had won the "Make a Wish" contest in East Chattanooga.

Jessica Pierre
Providence, Rhode Island

Going to the audition for the most talented kid was a great experience. It started at 10 am and ended at 6 pm. So terribly long. When I first entered the line I didn't see how many people were ahead of me in the room in front and I thought I was in the beginning of the line. But no, the line went on forever, and I was standing in it for more than two hours.

I was # 179. And that's not all, the line was just to get an application, not to audition yet. So after that, the audition numbers were being called but it was only on number 50. AAhhhhhhh!!!

Therefore, I had to wait about 3- 4 more hours to be called. I was starving, so my family and I went to the nearest Subway. After eating we stayed in the car and I practiced my act, which was singing.

At first I was practicing my song, "There you Go" by Pink. But my family thought the song was too fast. Thank Goodness I had other instrumentals on my cd so then I practiced "For You I Will" by Monica.

My family thought it was perfect and I did too. We went back to the Marriot Hotel and waited a few hours. As time went on, I went from cool and relaxed, to a nervous wreck. By the time it came for me to audition, my mouth was dry, I was sweaty, but still confident.

I went up there and forgot the words to the second line, I squeaked a bit also. My nervousness took over. But next time I know not to be so nervous. Especially after waiting 7-8 hours to audition for only 30 seconds. It wasn't fair that the first auditions lasted about 2 minutes but after they changed it to 30 seconds. And I messed most of the seconds up.

Oh well, I'm glad that I did it. Next time, I'll be ready. Thank you.

B. Dexter Lewis
Tampa, Florida

When I entered the lobby of the hotel, kids and parents were everywhere! Some kids were being interviewed on camera. I waited in the long line until the NBC staff came out and gave instructions about the audition process.

Once the green room was opened for all to enter, I went to the pre-booked table to pick-up the registration material. Also, during this time the camera was rolling and I was interviewed.

After completing the registration material, things moved very quickly. I waited with the second group of ten kids, as they only took 10 kids at a time in the audition room. It was not until this wait that I began to get a little nervous and excited. During this time, everyone was practicing, I did vocal warm-ups. For my audition, I sang "Some Enchanted Evening" The judges smiled. I received a T-Shirt that says, "I TRIED OUT TO BE THE MOST TALENTED KID IN AMERICA NBC"

The next day, my mom picked me up from rehearsal after school and told me that I got a call-back and that we needed to be in Orlando at 6:15p.m. I couldn't believe that I got a call-back. I was relieved, honored and grateful for the call-back opportunity.

At my call-back I sang, "My Everything" a cappella and "The Impossible Dream". After I sang, the judges interviewed me and said "Good Job". The camera followed us out the door and they interviewed my mother, my brother and I.

Erick Belleza
Denver, Colorado

The audition itself was all right. It was so huge. There were so many little kids at the Denver audition and it was great. I got to be in the last group to audition. But I got recorded and also might be used as a CD. It's a blue dot thing you get.

It's nervous when you first get there because when you start to audition the two judges are starring at you and one is writing and then the other group members are watching with there parents.

It's like whoa! But after all that it's all worth it and fun to do!!

I didn't get pre-booked in time for the audition so I had to wait like two hours. That was bad. But anyways the audition was way WORTH it!

I want to wish Joey Pearson GOOD LUCK in his auditioning in the San Diego audition."

Zack Cobb
Cabot, Arkansas

We went to the Nashville, Tennessee audition (we live in Arkansas) and had a great time. Zack performed on the drum's where he did "House of the Rising Sun," A Blue's Riff, and Ended with "Wipe Out."

We put the three songs in a medley and the judges gave him the go ahead for about 1 minute longer than normal. He also got the "BLUE DOT" thing. We still got our fingers crossed.

It was a wet day to move a drum set around though. But there was a lot of talented kids there. Thanks for the opportunity."

-- Danny Cobb
Zack's Grandfather

Amanda Paige
Orlando, Florida

I went to the NBC casting call in Orlando. It was really fun. There were tons of kids there to audition. Ten kids at a time went in to the audition room and each kid had 1:30 seconds to do their stuff in front of the two judges. Also, a big bright light was in your face and a large camera pointed at you.

There were cameras everywhere. I was even interviewed a few times on camera and asked why I thought I was the most talented kid in America. They even blue dotted my entry paper which means I might be on the commercial for the show.

All the kids in the waiting area, or greenroom as they called it, were practicing and getting ready for the audition. There were kids singing, dancing, and even playing guitar. I was practicing my dance. It was a hip-hop dance. They even gave everyone a T-shirt that said, "I tried out for the most talented kid in America on NBC.