Drive-Bye-Karaoke
Season 1 Judges
"The Best in the Entertainment Business"
Tamica Lee
Judge/Choreographer/Dance Coach
Tamica Lee is a major network television host, and the former morning news anchor of Good Morning New Orleans for ABC affiliate, WGNO. She has traveled the world as a professional dancer, was an NFL cheerleader and coach, and co-host of an evening news entertainment show. She co founded Son of A Saint with her brother Sonny Lee and serves as a board member for local nonprofit organization Sideline Pass. Tamica is best known, nationally, as a reality TV star, stealing the show with her quick wit and charming candor on Bravo TV’s Southern Charm New Orleans. She is a married mother of two children and enjoys any excuse to celebrate the city of New Orleans.
Jeff Lane
Judge/Vocal Coach/Master of Ceremonies
Jeff Lane is a talented singer and songwriter who has been a part of the music scene since 1995. His music journey began with the band 'Krush U.K.,' where he contributed to 3 albums as a writer. For the last 25 years, Jeff has been performing with national touring act, 'The Molly Ringwalds,' where he shines as the eccentric lead vocalist known as ‘Sir Devon Nooner.’ He brings joy to audiences, performing to an average of 100,000 people annually. 'The Molly Ringwalds' have also released 4 albums and have millions of plays on all streaming platforms. Additionally, Jeff often loves to participate as a vocalist and guitarist in Beatles tribute bad 'Newspaper Taxi'. A proud husband and father of two, Jeff finds his true home in New Orleans.
Jack Meile
Judge
Jack Miele is an 11x Platinum, 6x Telly and 5x Global Music Award winning audio engineer/producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist. He is also an audio and/or mix engineer on 1 Grammy Award winning and 5 nominated albums, as well as Emmy Award winning television promos and a Juno nominated album. Based in New Orleans, he is the former owner of the world famous, Fudge Recording Studio and his collective work has garnered ten Top 20 Billboard charting records and nearly 2 billion collective streams. After Fudge closed its doors in 2012, Jack moved to The Music Shed recording facility as their head of operations /chief producer (2012-2018). He is now the owner of Jack Miele Productions LTD and runs his studio in the Garden District of New Orleans. Some of his credits include Rod Stewart, Jamie Foxx, Yungblud, Chris Stapleton, Zac Brown Band, American Horror Story, Blues Traveler, Aloe Blacc, The Family Guy and Steve Vai. Jack is also a guitarist and vocalist for the sensational 80′s act The Molly Ringwalds.
Ashley Deaton
Judge
Ashley Deaton has been a leader in the field of professional sports entertainment for over 19 years. She is an experienced dancer, choreographer, coach, and entertainment director.
Starting as an original member of Louisiana State University’s Tiger Girls dance team, Ashley soon joined the New Orleans Hornets as a dancer, choreographer and coach for the professional dance team, the Honeybees.
Eventually Ashley evolved into the
role of Senior Director of Entertainment Teams for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. There she directed 100+ entertainers each year creating unique and dynamic team performances that engaged fans on both NBA and NFL stages.
Now Ashley has found a way to merge her passions for dance and coaching by opening Soul Werk, LLC in 2021.
As a Life and Wellness Coach she is committed to helping her clients reach their highest potential
through mindset work, habit change, spiritual development, accountability, loving support, and encouragement.
