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The Next: Week Five- Dallas Sing-Off

Posted 9/10/2012 at 2:19 PM | By Cricket Community

Congratulations to Ashley for her winning performance singing Jesse J’s song “Price Tag” during week 5 of The Next in Dallas.

 

THE NEXT ROLLS INTO DALLAS — The four mentors worked with their local contestants: Erica, Jordana, Remington and Ashley. John Rich crashed Erica’s bachelorette party. Joe Jonas used “finger painting” as a coaching method for Jordana. Gloria Estefan participated in extreme bike riding to surprise Remington. Nelly made a motivational tape for Ashley. The four local contestants performed their magic at the Majestic Theatre.

 

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The Contestants

Erica Perry

Age: 26 Hometown: Garland, TX

Erica is a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.  She sang for two USO tours in 2007 and has played several venues around the Dallas area, including The Stock Yards and Mule Barn.  She writes her own songs and plays the guitar.  Erica has a huge following on YouTube.

 

Mentor: John Rich

 

 

Jordana

Age: 21 Hometown: Dallas, TX

Jordana moved to Dallas from Johannesburg, South Africa when she was 17 years old.  She trains with one of the biggest vocal coaches in Dallas and wants to bring skillful singing back to the pop world.  Jordana plays in a cover band all over Dallas.

 

Mentor: Joe Jonas

 

 

Ashley Kimbrae

Age: 26 Hometown: Dallas, TX

Ashley started her music career at the age of 15.  Her first single “Drop 64” gained major radio play throughout Texas and Louisiana. Ozone Magazine named her “Dallas’s New First Lady of R&B,” and she has over 72,000 views on YouTube.

 

Mentor: Nelly

 

 

Remington

Age: 27 Hometown: North Dallas, TX

Remington grew up in the music industry and writes and produces music.  He’s played at the House of Blues and Curtain Club.  Remington is ranked #4 in Dallas on ReverbNation and has opened for artists such as John Mayer, Def Leppard, Foreigner, and Styx.

 

Mentor: Gloria Estefan