Kristie Kelly
Hometown: Derry New Hampshire

How are you feeling about performing on the show Community Auditions?
“I am feeling very confident.  I have been singing my entire life, and became serious about making music my career by the age of twelve.  I have always held on and will not step until my dream of being discovered comes true.”

As a performer, what makes you stand out?  What makes you different?
“I am almost a Susan Boyle.  People see me come on stage and they say ‘Oh gosh here we go again…’ and when I open my mouth to sing people are in shock of what I can do.  I stand out because my range is above the staff.  I have a presence and a peace fator about me.  I draw people in and I always perform what I think/know the audience wants to hear; not just what I feel like performing.”

How did you get interested in music in the first place?
“Singing has always been second nature to me.  My parents realized I had talent at a young age and they predicted I would only become better as I got older.  When I sang at a talent show when I was twelve, someone asked me if I was going to be a famous singer when I grew up.  I had an epiphany when I realized it is in fact what I want to do with the rest of my life.”

What kind of music do you enjoy best?
“This may sound cliche, but it really does depend on my mood.  My ipod goes from classical to pop/rock, to screamo, to jazz.  If I had to pick one general category, I would have to say pop/rock.  It is what I grew up on.”

What do you like best about your home town?
“I love the memories it holds.  I love the music program at my high school.  It taught me so much.  I would have been a lost, confused musician without it.”

How do you like to spend your free time? What are your hobbies?
“Karaoke!  I love just getting together with my large group of friends.  We hae known each other for years an we are one big family.  As far as hobbies, I am learning the piano so I can accompany my shows.”

T.C. Foxx
Hometown: Biddeford, Maine

How did you get interested in music in the first place?
“I as many before loved music from the moment I was born; talent shows and plays- I was into music full force from a young age.  And then I grew up and joined the Navy and became an adult.  I put my foolish dreams aside and did what many do and that is grow up, raise a family and work.”

“Music to me is a passion an something that is as much a part of me as the air I breathe.  So I have decided that even knowing that it is a dream that may never come true I am more willing to try and fail then never try and wonder.”

Where have you performed?
“I have performed where ever people are willing to listen, from San Diego to Singapore.”

Who would you say has most inspired you?
“My inspirations are three little people that make my life a jot to live.  My children are my world and my light at the end of any dark tunnel life chooses to put me in. My parents who are my rock.  They set me straight when I need a good stern talking too.  Their love is unconditional and blind. And the love of my life, Peter.  As he gives me all the love I could have ever wanted.  He supports who I am and all that I want to achieve in my life.”

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?
“As far as a great accomplishment, as far as living out my dream; I would consider gathering the strength to try again with my music.  But again, my family is first and foremost.”

How would you describe yourself to someone who does not know you?
“I am a pretty easy going person.  I love to have fun and need no help doing it.  I rarely meet anyone that dislikes me and I am a jokester.  I love to joke and have fun with life and with the people in it.  I am very confident but not cocky. I am just me, a down home crazy jokester with a big heart.”

How long have you been performing?
“I have performed off and on for about 20 years/ small stages, different faces and same old me.”

Mercedes Maria Molina
Hometown: Lawrence, MA

-Who would you say has most inspired you?-
“My mother and my grandmother have inspired me the most with their never-give-up attitude.”

-What would you like to be doing five years from now?-
“I would like to have a steady entertainment career. I want to sing and act professionally for the rest of my life. There’s nothing I enjoy more! I love being onstage and I love being on camera.”

-What is the most fun thing you have ever done?-
“My fiance and I went to New York. It was a spur of the moment decision to drive down there. I’m hardly ever that spontaneous, so it felt great and we had a blast.”

-What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?-
“Finding ways to do what I love for as long as I have!It is hard to make a living, but I’ve been getting by and loving it!”

-How would you describe yourself to someone who does not know you?-
“I’m outgoing, friendly, easy to talk to, and very down to Earth.”

-How do you like to spend your free time?-
“Shopping, listening to music, watching TV, looking up recipes, and relaxing as much as I can. I usually don’t have a lot of free time.