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
Vocal Coach/Host
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 Miele
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
Talent Consultant
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.
Denise Marie Dicharry
Judge
Denise Marie, a native New Orleanian, has been involved in the professional dance and cheerleading industry for 20+ years. She has worked in the business as a head coach, choreographer, performer, director, and music editor. After years of training, Denise was hired as the Head Coach and choreographer for the LSU Tiger Girls Dance Team. During her tenure as Head Coach, she successfully built the program which led the team to a national title in 2010, and their legacy continues today. Varsity Brands Inc. has hired Denise for the past 20 years to choreograph their summer curriculum, direct and perform on the material DVD, as well as train the company's staff members on positive and effective coaching techniques. She has won multiple national titles for studios, high schools, universities across the globe.Denise is currently choreographing for several organizations, such as the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, where you can check her out on “DCC - Making the Team”. She enjoys directing projects, as well as teaching classes to inspire dancers everywhere. @neecienoodle
Chad Gilmore
Judge
Chad Gilmore is a seasoned touring and recording drummer with over 20 years of professional experience. He has performed in cities and countries around the world, showcasing his talent on various television shows. As the drummer for Marc Broussard, Chad has toured with renowned artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews Band, and Gavin DeGraw. His versatility and passion for music have made him a sought-after collaborator in the industry. Based in New Orleans, Chad continues to embrace new opportunities in his musical journey.
