Q. What is Silver Stars? A. Silver Stars is a talent competition designed by HealthSpring specifically for people age 60+. It’s your chance to shine! We welcome individuals or groups who sing, play an instrument, or dance to audition for your chance to perform on-stage at historic Ryman Auditorium and compete for the top prize of $5,000 cash. Q. Do I need to register ahead of time, or can I just come to the auditions on August 28th and 29th, 2010? A. You must register ahead of time for the auditions by either calling or submitting a form online. The auditions will be limited to 150 acts.
Q. What are the key Silver Stars dates I should remember? A. Details regarding the Silver Stars auditions and finals are available here. The key dates to remember are: Silver Stars Auditions Tin Roof 1516 Demonbreun Street Saturday and Sunday, August 28 & 29, 2010 Noon until 6:00pm Silver Stars Finals Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North Sunday, October 17, 2010 4:00 until 6:00pm
Q. I have a talent that isn’t musical or dance. Can I participate in Silver Stars? A. We encourage you to continue pursuing your passion, but Silver Stars is currently open to singers, musicians, and dancers only. You’re welcome to contribute your enthusiasm as a member of the audience at the Silver Stars auditions or finals – admission is free!
Q. Who is HealthSpring? A. HealthSpring is a Medicare Advantage coordinated care plan based in Nashville, Tennessee, with service areas in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. We also offer a national stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan. Our concentration on the Medicare market has allowed us to develop a unique approach to healthcare coverage for Medicare beneficiaries, including a strong emphasis on prevention and wellness to help our members get more from Medicare and more from life. For more information about HealthSpring, please visit our website or call us at 1-866-593-4468, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, seven days a week. TTY users should call 1-866-206-5565.
