A guitarist/bassist originally from Miami, FL. Has been a professional musician for 20 years in performing and music education. Also writing and touring as a lead guitarist with the band Voltagehawk. Trained at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles in guitar performance, now residing in Nashville TN. The joy of music is what can bring anyone together and learn from the world, with the stories we tell.

Larry Aberman is a Grammy Award-winning drummer and percussionist. He has performed and recorded with artists including Nile Rodgers, Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan, David Lee Roth, Wynton Marsalis, Cirque du Soleil and Foreigner. He is currently the director of BOOMTECH, the drum set and percussion department at Trevecca Nazarene University. Based in Nashville, he continues to record and perform for artists around the world.

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Tarryn Aimée (pronounced “Em- AY”) is an award-winning singer-songwriter in Williamson County who performs and writes songs in a variety of genres, from country and pop to jazz.   In addition to winning Multi-Genre Vocalist Of The Year at the Josie Music Awards, Tarryn has been a winner in the International Acoustic Music Awards and the Holiday Music and Film Awards.  Several of her original songs have been recorded by Grammy and Dove-nominated artists, and one of her Christmas originals was placed in a holiday movie last year.  The multi-instrumentalist has played music regularly at many surrounding area venues, including the Opryland Hotel, Pucketts Restaurants, and Rock City Gardens, and she always loves being a part of the shows at WCPAC (past shows are Sweet Soul Music and A Salute To The Tony’s).   Tarryn enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband of 20 years.  
 

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Jennifer is thrilled and blessed to return to the WCPAC stage. She previously appeared in Sweet Soul Music and A Salute to the Tonys and is truly grateful for the opportunity to perform once again Jennifer dedicates this performance to her kids Sophie and Will, her dear friends, Jason and Joan, her family and,  as always to her dad,  her biggest fan whose love lives on in every song she sings. 

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Trumpeter Jay Hagen earned his M.M. from the Eastman School of Music. He has served as Band Leader for Royal Cruise Lines, Principal Trumpeter of the New York Repertory Orchestra, and Musical Director of the Victory Swing Orchestra for The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. He was also featured in the Big Easy Award-winning show Jump, Jive and Wail: The Music of Louis Prima, written and directed by his wife—and our very own Performing Arts Director—Victoria Reed.

Miracle Ham is thrilled to be a part of Victoria Reed’s newest production, One Hit Wonderful. A Chicago native now based in Nashville, Miracle holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Music and an MBA in Music Business. Her performance credits include One Step At A Time, Sweet Soul Music, The Wiz, Bring It On: The Musical, Jambalaya, The Musical, Nunsense, and What the World Needs Now: The Music of Burt Bacharach, among others. When she’s not onstage, Miracle enjoys singing, dancing, writing music, video editing, and creating content. She aspires to make her mark as a recording artist and one day perform on Broadway. Miracle is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Victoria once again and is excited to help bring One Hit Wonderful to life!

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Scott Hearn is a Nashville native and low brass specialist whose performance credits include Jon Pardi, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Marcus King, and the Grand Ole Opry. He also served as a musician and audio engineer in the United States Marine Corps. A graduate of Belmont University and Austin Peay State University, Scott holds degrees in Music Education and Trombone Performance. In addition to his work on stage, he is active as a composer, arranger, and recording musician.

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Elena Kranish

Elena Kranish is a 16-year-old vocalist and performer from Franklin, Tennessee, with a passion for music and the stage. She recently earned 1st Place in the Talent (Singing) competition at the National American Miss Tennessee pageant and will represent Franklin and Spring Hill at the National American Miss Nationals in Orlando this year. Elena loves bringing emotion, energy, and personality to every performance and enjoys exploring a variety of musical styles. Beyond the stage, she has built an online community of more than 32,000 followers, with her musical performances reaching millions of viewers, including a video with more than 6 million views. Elena is thrilled to be part of One Hit Wonderful! and is excited to perform alongside such a talented cast.

Instagram: @ElenaKranishOfficial

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Native of Nashville, TN. Studied music performance/education at Western Kentucky University. Singer/Vocal Captain for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Other performances include After Midnight (NCL), Black Nativity (Amun Ra Theater), Ordinary Heroes (Amun Ra Theater), What the World Needs Now (WCPAC), Motor City Magic (WCPAC), Sweet Soul Music (WCPAC), Wine Lovers:The Musical (NCL).

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Ashley Strella is thrilled to be returning to the WCPAC for One Hit Wonderful after previously appearing in Sweet Soul Music both times. Ashley is a Kansas City native singer, actor, dancer, and educator now residing in Nashville, TN. Born and raised in the Sunflower State, she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre with minors in Dance and Exercise Science from Wichita State University and has performed all over the Midwest with companies such as The Black Repertory Theatre of KC, Cedar Fair/Six Flags Entertainment, The White Theatre, and The Forum Theatre, among others. Here in Music City, she has also performed with About The Town Productions and Franklin Light Opera. Most recently, she just choreographed Fiddler on the Roof with FLO. Her passion for theatre has blossomed into a passion for teaching theatre, and she is privileged to grow her teaching career with CYT Nashville, WCPR, and TN EdTA. Love to Dakota. @ashleystrella

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A native of Virginia, Jimmy Sullivan has risen to the top tier of Nashville’s rhythm section ranks, earning a reputation as a versatile, imaginative, and in-demand bassist. Since arriving in Music City, he has thrived both in the studio and on stage, recording and performing with acclaimed artists including Lee Ann Womack, Mark Collie, Ashley Campbell, and the genre-defying collective Postmodern Jukebox. A familiar presence on the Nashville jazz scene, Sullivan maintains a bimonthly residency at Rudy’s Jazz Room and regularly performs alongside local luminaries such as Andy Reiss, Tabitha Meeks, Andrew Carney and Sarah Aili, as well as internationally recognized artists Nicole Zuraitis, Laila Biali, and Alyssa Allgood.

His artistry was recognized with a Nashville Industry Music Award for Best Jazz Instrumentalist (2018), with more accolades sure to follow. Above all, Jimmy Sullivan’s joy for music is unmistakable —his performances radiate an infectious energy that connects deeply with audiences and highlights the inspiring power of great musicianship.

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Aaron Tessis, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a Nashville-based songwriter, musician, and performer with more than two decades of experience in musical theatre and live entertainment. His credits include numerous musical productions and reviews, as well as writing and performing his own one-man show, The Legacy of Buddy Holly. He continues to create and perform original music in Nashville and is thrilled to join the cast of One Hit Wonderful. In his free time, Aaron enjoys hiking, kayaking, martial arts, and spending time with his kids.

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Nashville-based saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter Ross Walters toured with Donna Summer from 1997–2004 and has performed on stages including Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the Monterey Jazz Festival. He currently performs with the Jimmy Church Band and Power of Love: A Tribute to Huey Lewis and the News and has released five solo albums. Fun fact: you can occasionally hear Ross playing saxophone on the Pokémon animated series.

Trevor is a musician, songwriter, and producer living in Nashville, TN. He records and produces tracks for artists out of his Nashville studio. He also composes and releases neo-classical music under his name. In addition to writing and producing for artists, he currently tours with folk classical crossover group the Annie Moses Band, and country artist JD Shelburne. He has toured previously with Jeremy Camp, Hannah Kerr, and Cade Thompson.

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