"It’s very rewarding for me, having been in the business for 20 years, to meet these wonderful children and young adults, and impart my wisdom. I see so much talent here, and I believe if you receive proper instruction, you’ll apply that to every part of our life. You’ll only get better. ATS/MJA has something for everybody." - Linda Davis, Grammy Winning Country Music Star

 

"This is the most professional and well run event I’ve ever attended. Everyone is so prepared and there is a joy to this event. It’s very relaxed and family oriented." - Kathy Garver, Cissy from “Family Affair”, Producer, Actress

 
"Some of the people who started out with us are LeAnn Rimes, John Anderson, Steve Holey, Box Car Willie, Linda Davis, and the list goes on,— and after this event they’ll be a lot more. This is not only a first step, but a second and third. It’s important in today’s marketplace if you want to make it, you’ve got to do ATS/MJA." - Johnnie High – Owner, Director of the Arlington Music Hall

 


 

"I come to ATS/MJA because I’m going to see young people who have what it takes to make it on Broadway and in the music industry. I see them here and watch them grow, and I also have the opportunity to work with them." - Bob Marks, Composer, Conductor, Renowned vocal coach

  
  
"I love coming to this convention!! As a casting director. I’m always looking for new faces for commercial, and film. It’s great to have other areas I can reach out to besides the Nashville market. When I come ATS/MJA, I see talented people, more importantly I see them nurtured. The process is very positive and allows people to grow, and mature in a positive atmosphere." - Regina Moore, Casting Director, Nashville, TN




"The judges here at ATS/MJA build people up. It molds young people and their talent and abilities. ATS/MJA has impressed me greatly. It’s not a competition. It’s people going for their dreams." - Heather Cox, American Idol Finalist Season 5


"ATS/MJA is a very family-oriented event. The only one I attend. Very organized and the caliber of talent, very high." - Helen Gittens, The Diamond Agency, Orlando Florida

 

"The only event I attend. I have found great young talent here." - Lisa Pantone, Casting Director, Los Angeles, CA

"I like coming here, because I’ve had such great success with young groups. New Kids on the Block, Mark Wallburg, and the Funky Bunch, Tiffany, Boyz to Men, and I can help teach these kids how the business really works." - Dick Scott, Producer & Motown Legend