MEET THE JUDGES
Tony Melendez
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Successful toe-pickin' guitar player and vocalist. In 1987 he played for Pope John Paul II in Los Angeles and the Pope responded to Tony's playing, with a kiss. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and |
Joia Farmer
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Catholic singer/songwriter and presenter who wrote the 2009 NCYC Theme Song "Christ Reigns." She has shared the stage with Jesse Manibusan, Steve Angrisano, Matt Maher and other guys with guitars. She is Program Director for a crisis pregnancy center, and a strong advocate for pro-life and pro-woman causes. She has released three albums, but is most proud to be mother to four children and married to Brad of APeX |
Sal Solo
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With Brit band Classix Nouveaux, he toured the world, achieving #1 hits, earning gold and silver discs. He also sang with Rockets in Italy, who sold 1.5 million albums. He relocated to the USA In 1999, doing large |



