AARP Superstar 2015 Contest Announces 5 Finalists; Winner to be Crowned at AARP's Life@50+ National Event & Expo May 15 in Miami

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The search to find the next 50+ musical phenomenon as part of this year's AARP Superstar Contest is down to final five!

Today, the five remaining hopefuls were announced on www.aarp.org/superstar2015 and include Valerie Geason, 50, Lake Elsinore, CA; Janet Hines-Norris, 53, Mishawaka, IN; Billy Spence, 51, Hedgesville, WV; May Palmer, 51, Lynnwood, WA and Rudy Torrellas, 85, Guaynabo, PR.

The AARP Superstar 2015 Contest will conclude with a final singing competition in front of a live audience and celebrity panel of judges at AARP's 2015 Life@50+ National Event & Expo in Miami, FL, on May 15^th. Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall, the star-studded lineup of judges include GRAMMY^® Award-winning musicians Chaka Khan and Kenny Loggins, 19-time GRAMMY^® Award-winning musician and producer Emilio Estefan, and founder and CEO of DMI Music & Media Solutions, Tena Clark. Judges Chaka Khan and Kenny Loggins will also perform live for the crowd.

The five finalists will vie for a $5,000 grand prize along with a trip to Pasadena, CA, where they will experience a professional recording session at DMI Music & Media Solutions headquarters. They will also be provided with airfare to Miami, hotel for two nights and a $500 gift card as part of the package for advancing to the finals.

"With nearly 1300 entries, we had a tremendous talent pool of 50-plus hopefuls who never gave up on their dream," said Myrna Blyth, editorial director, AARP. "We can't wait to see who will be crowned AARP Superstar champion in Miami!"

Admission to the event is open to the general public.  Tickets are $25 and are available now by calling 1-800-650-6839 and will also be available at Life@50+ registration. Doors will open at 7:00pm EDT with the show set to begin at 7:30pm EDT

For more information on AARP Superstar 2015, please visit www.aarp.org/superstar2015

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services.  A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates.  The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

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