Raff described Friday’s event as a bit of an experiment. It was the first time auditions had been held at the casino, said Jason Raff, one of the executive producers of the reality TV talent competition. Finn, an Iraq War veteran, is on the nonprofit’s board. IeGaKofB6Pįinn said that part of the reason he wanted to get onto the TV variety program was to bring attention to nonprofit Mil-Tree, which serves veterans and active duty military in the Morongo Basin through arts projects and dialogue groups. He's going to be doing 'I Can't Give You Anything but Love' by The Four Seasons, but putting his own twist on it. Richard Finn, 38, of Joshua Tree practices his act. Strumming his guitar was Richard Finn, 38, of Joshua Tree, who planned to perform his own twist on the jazz standard “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love,” which has been recorded by acts as diverse as Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

“I’ve been singing since I was 3 years old and I love singing it’s my life,” Bell said. He planned to perform “Run to You,” by Whitney Houston, whom he declared his idol.

In Cabazon, the acts ranged from the simple to the extraordinarily elaborate.ĭushawn Bell, 33, of Banning, spent some time skillfully vocalizing in preparation for his audition. The judges for season 14 have not yet been announced. After rounds of competition, the ultimate winner gets $1 million and a limited residency in Las Vegas. The show, which has aired on NBC, has included past judges such as Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Mel B and Heidi Klum.

Those that get selected will get a call back to perform before the show’s judges in Pasadena next year. The auditions at Morongo were just the first step for possible contestants.

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