
2026 Judges:
2026 Contestants
ELEMENTARY
Elaina Bruner-Eastwood Elementary, singing "Someone You Love"
by Louis Capaldi
Lula Morgan-Eastwood Elementary, singing "Couldn't Be Happier"
from Wicked: For Good
Jing Pratt-St. Francis Central Catholic, singing "Fireflies" by Owl City
Nicholas Shumiloff and Charlotte McWilliams-
St. Francis Central Catholic and North Elementary, singing and tapdancing "Singin' In The Rain."
Nikki Snider-Cheat Lake, singing "Defying Gravity" from Wicked
Collette Webb-Cheat Lake, signing "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen
Fiona Webb-Cheat Lake, singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by
Judy Garland
Evan Wu-Suncrest, playing "Toccata" by Paul Constantinescu on the piano
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Adeline and Helena Cecil- South Middle, singing and dancing to
"Sisters" by Rosemary Clooney
Gigi Crabtree-West Virginia Academy, playing "Master of Puppets'" by
Metallica
Amelia Custer-South Middle, singing "How Great Thou Art" by BHP Music
Anna Gerdes and Louis Slimak-Suncrest Middle, singing
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Summerlee Hewitt-South Middle, singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
by Judy Garland
Layla Nunnermacker-South Middle, singing "Once Upon a December" by
Anastasia
Aysa Polat-Suncrest Middle, singing "If Only" from Descendants
Lily Tanner and Walker Daugherty-Covenant Christian, Lily signing "From the Start" by Laufey, accompanied by Walker on the guitar
HIGH SCHOOL
Samantha Bennett and Elliott Jackson-University High, singing
"Stay" by Rihanna with Elliott on the piano
Ophelia Gamble-Morgantown High, singing "Many a New Day" by
Oklahoma the Musical
Avery Gavin-Morgantown High School, singing and playing the guitar to
"Before you Fall Asleep" by Avery Gavin
Caroline Holben-Morgantown High, singing "Think of Me' by Phantom of the Opera
Allyona Hurley-University, singing "Girl Crush" by Little Big Town
Carolina and Claire Kendzerski-Morgantown High, singing "Pitch Perfect Mashup"
Harper Matheny-Morgantown High, singing "Maybe This Time" from
the musical Cabaret
David Nestor and Jaclyn Miller-Morgantown High, Jacyln singing
"The One That Got Away" by Katy Perry with David on the piano
Rachel Ogershok, William DeMoss, Benjamin Leo, and Ryder Merritt-
University, performing "Black Sheep" by Metric (Rachel vocals and guitar, Benjamin on the guitar, Ryder on the drums, and William on the bass)
Ezra Secreto-Morgantown High, singing "The Hand" by Annabelle Dinda
Khloe Smith-Morgantown High, singing and playing on the piano "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" by Katy Nicole
Taylor Thorn-Morgantown High, singing "No Time to Die" by Billie Eilish
Julia Watson and Sasha Rounds-University High, singing "In His Eyes" by
Jekyll and Hyde
Sarah Wendell-University, singing "Skyfall" by Adele with a karaoke backing track
Demian Williams-Morgantown High, performing a piano solo