Bayou Star Search returns to Ruston with a $10,000 prize

KEDM Public Radio | By Cory Crowe

Published August 14, 2026 at 7:42 AM EDT

Bayou Star Search is back for its second year, and it's bigger than ever! In this episode of Lagniappe, host Cory Crowe sits down with Eva Johnston and Justin Underwood to discuss the upcoming talent competition benefiting the Louisiana Delta Ballet.

We dive into the details of the $10,000 grand prize, the lineup of world-class industry judges (including a director from Friends!), and how a previous contestant even caught the eye of America's Got Talent.

Date: August 22nd Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM Location: Howard Auditorium, Louisiana Tech University Tickets & Info:
BayouStarSearch.com

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Cory Crowe

Originally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.

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