Judges included Dr. T-Byrd Gordon, Grammy nominee and internationally-known musician. Charla Harris, dancer and TV sitcom writer; Esaul Hernandez, account executive with Dallas County WCID #6; and Sandra Bellamy Wood, performer, instructor and musical director. Alvester Gibson, served as emcee for all three competitions Mr. Gibson was involved with the Texarkana Idol.

Special guests included: Larry Gordon, Jr. and Dave Bartholomew. ‘Lil Larry’ Gordon, R&B artist, is currently signed to a two-year contract with Curb Records in Nashville. Dave Barthoolomew was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame for his work with Fats Domino and other recording stars in the fifities.

Arts Alliance programs also include performance classes, music theatre workshops, instrumental/songwriting seminars, art gallery showings and a continuation of the Dr. Larry “T-Byrd” Gordon Cultural Art Series started in June 2007.