Bayou Star Search

Couldn’t make it to Bayou Star Search? Or maybe you just want to relive the magic?

The full show from our inaugural 2025 Bayou Star Search at Louisiana Tech’s Howard Auditorium is now live on YouTube!

21 incredible Louisiana performers such as singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, and more. Each one took the stage and put on an unforgettable night. Watch it all unfold, including the crowning of our very first Bayou Star.

📺 Watch the full replay here:
👉 https://youtu.be/bMNB--fikS0?si=2X7ngdL4037t7737

Thank you again to our contestants, judges, sponsors, volunteers, and this amazing community for making history with us.

Full Show – 2025 Bayou Star Search | Louisiana Talent Competition at Louisiana Tech Relive the full replay of the inaugural Bayou Star Search, held August 16, 2025, at Louisiana Tech University’s historic Howard Auditorium in Ruston, Louisia...

Thank you to the Lincoln Parish Journal for this wonderful write-up on Bayou Star Search. 🙏

We’re so grateful that both the incredible talent on stage and the hard work behind the scenes are being recognized. This event was about more than just one night — it was about celebrating Louisiana’s stars and supporting the arts in our community.

Read the full article here:
👉 https://lincolnparishjournal.com/2025/08/18/thomas-outshines-other-local-stars-in-bayou-star-search/

Thomas outshines other local stars in Bayou Star Search Malcolm Thomas captured the inaugural Bayou Star Search. by Hanna Singh The stage lights shined bright, but North Louisiana talent shined even brighter at the inaugural Bayou Star Search hosted at …

✨ Congratulations to our Bayou Star Search Winners! ✨

⭐ 1st Place & Bayou Star ($10,000): Malcolm Thomas — singing “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman
⭐ 2nd Place ($3,000): Dani LaCour — performing a powerful ballad “Love on the Brain” by Rihanna
⭐ 3rd Place ($1,000): Clara Rae — with a stunning original song she wrote herself
⭐ People’s Star (Audience Vote): Eli Rogers — singing “Heartfelt Hallelujah” by Jelly Roll

We also want to give a huge thank you to our incredible host The Professor Nick Harrison () for keeping the energy high, Missy Crain, Artistic Director of Louisiana Delta Ballet, and the talented LDB dancers for delivering a spectacular finale performance.

Tonight’s event wasn’t just about incredible talent—it was about supporting the arts. Proceeds from Bayou Star Search go directly to Louisiana Delta Ballet, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching our community through dance and providing opportunities for young artists.

To every contestant, sponsor, volunteer, and audience member: thank you for making the very first Bayou Star Search an unforgettable success. After tonight, there’s no doubt — Louisiana is full of stars. 🌟

What a night. 🌟

The very first Bayou Star Search was everything we dreamed it could be — incredible talent, a full house, and a community that showed up to celebrate the arts in Louisiana in a powerful way.

Thank you to every contestant, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who made tonight possible. Ruston, you filled the theatre and filled our hearts.

This is only the beginning. 💫

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🌟 VOTE NOW for the People’s Star! 🌟

In addition to the judges’ awards at Bayou Star Search, we’re naming a People’s Star — chosen entirely by YOU, the audience, along with family and friends!

Here’s how it works:
✅ $1 = 1 vote
✅ Most votes wins
✅ Voting is open now and closes three minutes after the last performance tonight
✅ You can vote from the theatre or from anywhere in the world

📲 Vote here and share with family and friends:
👉 https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/ThePeoplesStar

Let’s cheer on your favorite performer and help them earn the title of People’s Star!

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