On Thursday August 25, the grand finale of Santa Clarita Pop Star took place at Panera Bread in Valencia. Nine finalists (seven previous week winners and two runners-up) competed for the title of Santa Clarita Pop Star, as well as a host of prizes from Command Studios, Panera Bread, KHTS, and many other local businesses.

The finalists strike a pose. Back row: Kelly Sorenson, Samantha Werner, Jaden Michaels, Brant Goodwin. Middle row: Shaina Levin, April Nordenstrom, Emil Hightower. Front row: Kelly Boardman. Not pictured: Genevieve Ticlo

Runners-up: Kelly Boardman, Shaina Levin, Genevieve Ticlo, Kelly Boardman, Samantha Werner, Emil Hightower

Hundreds of people gather outside Panera Bread for the final performances

The three finalists: Brant Goodwin, Jaden Michaels, and Kelly Sorenson

The Grand Prize Winner – Jaden Michaels! Congratulations, Jaden!