To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this popular event, we have invited the adult winners from the past nine Hoosier Star competitions to return to the stage of the La Porte Civic Auditorium and compete for the ultimate title: Hoosier Star of Stars!
The LCSO is announces the 20th Anniversary Hoosier will not have it’s typical new performers competition in 2025. Instead there will be a “Star of Stars” Competition taking place on September 13, 2025 at 7 pm in the La Porte Civic Auditorium!
The Adult Division winners from the past decade will return to compete in the ultimate vocal showdown and the title of “Hoosier Star of Stars!”
The 9 finalists are:
Alyssa Atkinson (2024 winner),
Kelly Staton @kstaton8 (2023),
Julia Paige Thorn (2022),
Jarynn Sampson (2021),
Alyse Flores @alyserenaehair (2020),
Joe Stewart (2019),
Mike Green (2018),
Julia Biek (2017), and
James Neary @jamesnearyandthebevyblue (2016).
There will be no auditions held for Hoosier Star this year. Please check back in January 2026 for information about 2026 auditions.
Get ready for the ultimate showdown of vocal talent on September 13, 2025!
See Photos of the contestants here
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