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Who did LeAnn Rimes lose to on Star Search?
Levi Garrett
She beat out 11-year-old Levi Garrett and his rendition of Lee Greenwood’s “Going, Going, Gone.” Garrett would go on to perform in Mesquite, a band named for his hometown in Texas, with The Voice winner Craig Wayne Boyd. As would happen for Britney Spears in 1992, Rimes’ reign as a Star Search champion was short-lived.
When did Justin Timberlake Star Search?
1992
In 1992, a pre-teen Timberlake took his talents to the national television show Star Search. He took the stage as Justin Randall and dressed to the nines in cowboy attire; boots, hat and giant buckle included. Even at a young age, Timberlake looked like he belonged in the spotlight.
Who won the comedy competition on Star Search?
After dropping out of college to pursue stand-up comedy, Brad Garrett became the first $100,000-grand-prize winner on the talent competition Star Search. The win led to an appearance on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, bringing more national attention to the tall deep-voiced comedian.
When did Sawyer Brown win Star Search?
1984
On this date, February 24th of 1984, country band Sawyer Brown took home the grand prize of $100,000 bucks and was named the champions. Check out the boys rocking it 80’s style in the “Star Search” video clip above.
Did LeAnn Rimes win Star Search?
8-Year-Old LeAnn Rimes Delivers Jaw-Dropping Performance During ‘Star Search’ Debut. The “Blue” singer won her first Star Search round against fellow junior vocalist Levi Garrett. While Rimes wouldn’t go on to win the overall title, she did go on to become the youngest Grammy Award winner of all time just 6 years later …
When did Beyonce Star Search?
1993
In 1993, at the age of 12, she competed on Star Search along with the singing and dancing troupe, Girls Tyme.
Did Ray Romano win Star Search?
Were any of them Star Search winners? Comedy greats like Ray Ramano, and even his Everybody Loves Raymond costar Brad Garrett appeared on Star Search (Garrett even won!). These comedians who were on Star Search include names you’ve heard of, and a few faces you likely recognize but maybe can’t name (until now!).