Benefiting Permian Basin Mission Center
Watch the best of the best compete LIVE for a share of CASH PRIZES!
People’s Choice Award Voting open NOW through the LIVE Finals on June 6th at The Ector! Vote & get tickets now!
The cause
All funds raised by Odessa’s Got Talent benefit the Permian Basin Mission Center, a 501(C)(3) interdenominational benevolent agency providing relief to individuals and families experiencing hardships.
10,000 +
Households
The Permian Basin Mission Center helps over 10,000 Basin households. PBMC provides emergency food boxes, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, clothing, and basic household necessities to clients in need. PBMC seeks to nurture and direct the clients toward an improved lifestyle.
How does This work?
Now that Finalists have been selected, what happens from here?
Read on.
Wow Everyone at the LIVE Finals
- Finalists will compete at the LIVE finals at the Ector Theatre on Saturday, June 6th. Finalists must attend a mandatory dress rehearsal on June 5th.
- OGT Judges will determine the winners and award cash prizes.
- An additional $1,000 prize will be awarded to the Finalist with the highest number of online People’s Choice Award votes.
FINALISTS
Presenting your 2026 OGT Finalists!
These finalists will be competing LIVE at The Ector on June 6th!
Alyvia King
“Alyvia King is a 19-year-old living in Monahans, Texas. She is a fashion and beauty model who babysits and manages a gelato shop in her free time. Alyvia competed for the Texas All State Choir in high school, and has loved to sing and perform ever since she was a young girl. Her parents, Micheal and Christina King, are her biggest supporters. She believes she is truly blessed with a family like hers. Alyvia is thankful for every door God has opened for her since moving to Texas, and is excited to showcase her God given vocal talent tonight.”
Amanda Gomez
“Amanda is a loving wife and proud mother of three who finds deep joy in the moments that make life meaningful. Her family is her world, and she strives to create a home filled with love, laughter, and connection. She has a natural passion for singing, using her voice to express emotion and bring beauty into everyday life. She believes music is a powerful way to connect, uplift, and speak to the heart. The song she will be performing is a tribute to her family, chosen with the hope that its message will stay with them for years to come.”
Ian López Aguilar
“Ian Lopez Aguilar is a 12‑year‑old mariachi singer whose love for music shines in everything he does. With a voice full of heart and a natural gift for performing, Ian has already competed in important venues, standing confidently among some of the best young talents in the mariachi world, bringing joy to every stage he steps on. Beyond his musical gifts, he is a loving son and an excellent brother, known for his kindness, dedication, and big-hearted spirit. Whether he’s singing, practicing, or spending time with his family, Ian carries himself with the same passion and warmth that make him truly unforgettable.”
Isaac Gonzalez
“Isaac Gonzalez is a 15-year-old sophomore at Odessa Collegiate Academy with big dreams and a heart full of passion. He aspires to become a mechanical engineer while also pursuing a calling as a professional Christian singer. Isaac has a deep love for the arts, expressing himself through drawing, acting, singing, and playing the piano. Known for his respectful nature and kind spirit, he is a loving young man who brings positivity to those around him. Come out and support Isaac on June 6th at Odessa’s Got Talent as he shares his talents with the community.”
Jackie Ordaz
“Jackie Ordaz is a mariachi singer from El Paso Tx. as a daughter of immigrants from Cd Juárez, she moved to Midland in 2016 where she found the courage to develop her singing talent in the church choir while struggling to find her identity and searching for the talent she had put away for a very long time because she didn’t believe in herself. Little by little, with God on her side, she was able to find hope. In 2021 Jackie started a duet, singing next to her son (Jorge Ordaz)who at the time was only 7 years old. Together with the help of her husband and daughter, they started a family business called Los Ordaz Las voces del Mariachi. She is a mother, wife, and singer who continues to spread love to her community in and outside of church and loves to share her gift with others. If you ever meet her you will realize how passionate she is about what she does.”
Lana Gatlin
“Lana is a bold and fun-loving 10-year-old with a passion for music and theatre that began as a toddler. She has always embraced the spotlight, bringing confidence, creativity, and joy to every performance. During the COVID-19 pandemic (3-4 years old), she kept her family entertained with daily themed performances—complete with costumes and characters she created herself or duplicated from her favorites. Her love for entertaining others is matched by her vibrant personality and fearless spirit. Whether she is singing, acting, or dancing she brings energy and heart to everything she does. With her joyful spirit and a natural stage presence, she is excited to share her voice and passion with the audience and hopes to leave everyone smiling.”
Lauren Hensley-Barker
“Lauren Hensley-Barker has been singing since she was three years old and now leads worship at The Gathering Church in Midland, Texas. Adopted at three months old, she recently connected with her biological parents, adding a powerful new chapter to her story. A 40‑year‑old mom of six and longtime competitor in this talent search, she has also auditioned for national shows such as The Voice and America’s Got Talent.”
Maia Reed
“Born and raised in Midland, Texas, Maia Reed comes from a long line of singers, and has been singing with her family for her entire life. To Maia, singing is much more than a family tradition though, it’s a way of life and escape from the harsh realities of the world. Life hasn’t always been easy for Maia, but that has never stopped her from carrying a song within her heart and dedicating every moment of her life to brightening the world of those around her with both her voice and her actions. It doesn’t matter what life throws at her, to Maia, a life well led is one filled with service and unconditional kindness towards all she meets, but she doesn’t act alone, and she always remains grateful to her loving support network of her doting parents Robert and Marleah Reed, her energetic sisters Josie and Kyra, and her always-by-her-side boyfriend Ashton Altman.”
Makenzie Troutz
“Makenzie is a 22 year old vocal performance student at Odessa College, and is planning to attend UTPB next semester to study Music Education. She also sings in the choir at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Makenzie has an identical twin sister, and she loves to spend time with her cousins and her friends. In her free time, she loves to travel and go on cruises with her family. Makenzie loves to perform in front of an audience. She has performed the National Anthem for the Midland Rockhounds, and for several Odessa College graduation ceremonies. Makenzie loves making people smile by worshiping God with her voice at church, and bringing energy to everyone around her.”
Paige Byford
“Paige Byford is a 21 year old Odessa native who is currently in her third year of college at Lubbock Christian University. Paige received her bachelors degree in December, graduating summa cum laude and was named the top graduate in her program. Now, she is pursuing a Master in Human Performance set to graduate May 2027. Outside of her scholastic endeavors, Paige enjoys competing for her university in NCAA Track & Field, specializing in high jump. Paige is a passionate and energetic person who loves learning, music, people, fitness, and most importantly sharing the love of Christ. When she is not spending time in the books or on the track, Paige enjoys volunteering at her church, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.”
The Baker Sisters
“Piper (16), Keller (14), and Harper (11) have been blowing audiences away with their tight harmonies since they were little girls. They have been featured artists on two sold out concerts at the Wagner Noël, performed multiple times on Basin PBS, and have opened for Christian recording artists Cory Asbury and Anne Wilson. Piper, who will be a senior this year, holds the rare honor of already being a two-time Texas All-State Choir member, which puts her in the top 3% of high school singers in Texas. Veering from the pop-country style of years past, the girls are taking a different approach this year that they hope the audience will love!”
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD VOTING
Vote for your favorite finalist now through the end of the LIVE finals at The Ector on June 6th!
The finalist with the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award and $1,000!
2025 Odessa’s Got Talent Winners
Congratulations to last year’s champions! Will you join their ranks this year?
Ian López Aguilar
2025 Youth Winner
2nd – Anna & Lily Windham
3rd (tie) – Madelyn Linville
3rd (tie) – The Baker Sisters
Groove City Band
2025 Adult Winner
2nd – Lauren Hensley-Barker
3rd – Faith Bernabe
Lauren Hensley-Barker
2025 People’s Choice Winner
2024 Odessa’s Got Talent Winners
Lily Windham
2024 Youth Winner
2nd – Noel Zapata
3rd – Leon Carrasco
Samuel David
2024 Adult Winner
2nd – Gisselle Lopez
3rd – Kayli Beal
The Baker Sisters
2024 People’s Choice Winner
2023 Odessa’s Got Talent Winners
Isaac Gonzalez
2023 Youth Winner
Never 2 Young
2023 Adult Winner
Mason Simmons
2023 People’s Choice Winner
2022 Odessa’s Got Talent Winners
Never 2 Young
2022 Youth Winner
Grace Surmion
2022 Adult Winner
Camila Rivera
2022 People’s Choice Winner
2021 Odessa’s Got Talent Winners
Throwing it back to our very first champs.
Young Bloods
2021 Youth Winner
Los Crazy Guys
2021 Adult Winner
