"Welcome to the much awaite finale of Instant Star 2 where the final two competitors will perform tonight for the chance to be signed with G Major Records. Tonight they will be judged closely by our three experts. We have for you Georgia, founder and owner of G Major, Tommy Quincy who will be producing the winner, and a very special guest...the very first Instant Star, Jude Harrison!" The crowd burst into applause as the announcer spoke energetically into the mic. Jude smiled a bit when she realized some of the crowd was really cheering for her. It was always nice to find that she had fans, there were more and more as her debut album sold more and more. She was always happy to hear one of her songs being played on the radio or to be recognized on the street. Though that could be a little weird as well.
Next to her sat Tommy, his head bent down as he dutifully took notes on each competitor while Georgie kept up a stream of information. His opinion counted for a lot because he would be producing whatever girl won this competition. There were two girls in the finals once more. Jude turned her attention now to the stage which was empty now but would be filled soon enough. Memories of her own fear and excitement rushed back to her. Up on that stage her life had changed forever and she hadn't even know it at the time. Since she had become the first Instant Star, Jude had been caught up in a whirlwind of crazy events. From Tommy to Shay to her dad life had taken such a dramatic turn last year that she knew she would never be the same again. Freshly back from tour Jude was ready to turn over a new leaf where Tommy was concerned (or at least she would try), ready to start the new school year, and especially ready to get into the studio and start her next album. Already she had two songs written and couldn't wait for Tommy to hear them.
Music started and Jude snapped back to reality and focused on the first girl. She was on the tall side, had a curvey body, tanned, and with straight glossy brown hair. Her song was good and her voice was strong, the girl worked the stage and the crowd well. Jude however, was disappointed to see she didn't have in instrument in her hand, rather she was dancing. Dancing well though. Shooting a glance sideways she saw Tommy smiling and taking quick notes and Georgia nodding her approval. Jude had to agree that the girl was good.
"That was Claire Brentwood, the first of the two final contestants" the announcer cried out as the girl finished her performance. Jude took note having missed the name beforehand.
"Now give it up for our second contestant, eighteen year old Danni Farris" the crowd burst into applause as the second girl walked across the stage.
Jude instantly liked the girl, who walked slowly with her head held high and proud, an electric guitar in her hand. She looked determined and slightly nervous at the same time. This Danni girl was a lot different from Claire but almost breathtakingly beautiful. Entrancing...that was the word to describe her. She wasn't as tall, maybe only 5'5", slender and lacking the curves that Claire possesed. Her skin was light and fair but her hair was thick, silky, dark brown curls...almost black. Her eyes too looked black as she looked down at the crowd. This girl held herself in a way that put Jude in awe. For a long moment there was silence as the guitar was plugged into an amp and then sound burst forth like no other. A raw and edgy ballid came forth and Jude knew who she was voting for. Danni crooned into the mic, her voice dusky and sultury. The words profound and the crowd was captivated. She held them in a way that made Jude almost jealous. The song ended and the crowd roared in approval, so loud they couldn't hear the announcer. Jude turned instantly to Tommy and Georgia and announced.
"Danni Farris is the next Instant Star."