Generation for Creation
P.O. Box 330891
Murfreesboro, TN 37133
615-890-7116

Lynnette Cole--Mistress of Ceremonies

Crediting humble beginnings and being raised along side 127 young people who graced the Cole household, Lynnette's passion for bringing awareness to adoption & foster care is powerful. For two years, Lynnette held a staff position in Washington , DC creating the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. The adoption coalition institute works to reform adoption laws and is chaired by a bi-partisan committee of senators and various state representatives.

Currently, Lynnette serves as the Vice President of Global Relations & Sales and is the official International On-Air Spokesperson with Pur Minerals as well. As a host, Lynnette has hosted several shows such as “The Weekend Vibe” for NBC and CMT “Ultimate Country Home”, ESPN entitled “ The Life ”, MTV, VH-1, and “ Whips ” for the Source All Access on NBC as well as made appearances on “As the World Turns”. Along with her hosting and career she has appeared in numerous print ads and commercials. As an actress, she has worked on several films including “Funny Valentine” & “Shattered”.

High on her list of accomplishments is winning the Miss Tennessee USA title in 2000 allowing her the opportunity to forever become apart of pageant history as the first woman from Tennessee to be crowned MISS USA. As her causes and platform, she championed for breast and ovarian cancer as well as advocated for today's youth, bringing awareness to the great need of foster care and adoption within our Nation.

Duck Hollywood--Judge

Duck Hollywood is the founder of DYP Company, created in 2001 to serve as a full service entertainment company. DYP Co. works in artist management, marketing and brand consulting, road/tour management, booking and promotions.

At the age of 17, Mr. Hollywood began making an imprint in the entertainment industry, serving in most every capacity. Starting as an intern for a successful independent label he quickly rose through the ranks to become the labels co-owner and head of marketing and promotions. In 2002 he joined the powerhouse band Big Fella and Te’Arthur as a front man eventually serving double duty as road manager. His vital contributions to the live performances helped lead the group to success winning the 2003 Nashville Grammy Showcase and performing with artists such as Kanye West, Twista, John Legend and Earth Wind and Fire just to name a few. He has since worked with Big Fella Inc as a marketing and brand consultant to help build the Big Fella brand which includes the tv show Cooking with Big Fella, music and film. As an asset to Big Fella once he signed with Interscope Records, Mr. Hollywood worked closely with Big Fella and the label to create marketing strategies for the artist’s career as well as promote brand awareness to industry insiders.

As a manager and consultant, Duck Hollywood takes his extensive knowledge, expertise and hard work to assist up-and-coming artists to reach the same heights. He is currently Vice President of Management at Mother Mary Entertainment in Nashville, TN as well as running DYP Company.

Jerry Bailey--Judge

Jerry Bailey has had a long-time career in broadcasting and advertising in his native state of Kansas. He has been a disc-jockey, sports play by play, TV sports anchorman, and advertising account executive. His extensive acting experience includes performances in high school and college (University of Kansas), and as a one-time member of The Vintage Players, a senior citizen's acting troupe in Jacksonville, Florida. Jerry moved to Murfreesboro 18 months ago and since then he has appeared in "To Kill A Mockingbird," "Vaudeboro 2007," "A Conversation at Night With A Despised Character," "The Face of Emmett Till" and "High Society." He is also a member of the Murfreesboro Little Theater.