ABC Radio Networks en Espanol Launches Search for the Next Hispanic Music Star With The Conexion Thalia Radio Show – Tocando Una Estrella marks first national Hispanic radio talent search – will allow show listeners to help decide who gets break in launching their music career

ABC Radio Networks en Espanol in partnership with The Conexion Thalia Radio Show today announced the launch of a search for aspiring singers. Tocando Una Estrella (Touching a Star) will provide talented musicians the opportunity to have their own rendition of a Thalia song played on-air during the radio show and on the program’s Web site. Listeners of the show as well as visitors to ThaliaRadio.com will be able to vote for their favorite singer from among 10 finalists chosen by the ABC Radio Networks en Espanol judges’ panel. The grand prize winner will receive airfare and hotel accommodations in New York and be able to meet with Thalia to hear her advice on how to begin a career in music. The winner will also have the opportunity to record a demo.

“There are so many wonderful young artists out there who are fans of Thalia’s show and this contest will provide them a unique opportunity to be heard by a national radio audience,” said Elisa Torres, SVP Programming and Operations for ABC Radio Networks en Espanol. “One new singer will earn the break they are looking for and a have the chance to share their passion with our listeners. Our affiliates are excited to draw in local entries and create buzz for finalists from their own markets in a multi-platform promotion hosted by such a dynamic entertainer as Thalia.”

The contest will be promoted on The Conexion Thalia Radio Show and ThaliaRadio.com with entries being accepted through Nov. 3. The 10 finalists selected by the panel of judges will be announced on Nov. 14 when online voting will begin. Voting will end on Dec. 1 and the grand prize winner will be announced on Thalia’s program and Web site on Dec. 13.

About ABC Radio Networks en Espanol
ABC Radio Networks en Espanol is a recognized leader in Spanish language programming. With a presence in 29 of the top 30 Hispanic DMAs and the only Hispanic RADAR rated network, ABC reaches nearly 8 million Hispanic listeners in an average week across 132 Spanish language radio stations in the United States. Programming includes Latino superstars and mega brands such as Thalia, host of The Conexion Thalia Radio Show; Telemundo’s Emmy award-winning broadcaster, Maria Celeste Arraras and her nationally distributed short form series, Celebrating the Healthy Life with Maria Celeste; award-winning motivational speaker and syndicated columnist Maria Marin, host of Tu Vida Es Mi Vida; Todobebe, a series of vignettes offering the latest updates in children’s health and helpful parenting tips; and ESPN Deportes Radio. “

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