Name: JAKE SIMPSON Age: 28 years old Home Town: Crocker, MO

Show Status: Grand Champion Tournament 1: Winner Challenged by Nadia Turner on 1-17; retained Winners' Circle spot with 13 stars. Challenged by Jessica Ann Sierra on 1-24; retained Winners’ Circle spot with 12 stars. Competed with Freedom Bremner and Vickie Natale on 2-14; retained Winners' Circle status. Challenged by Jacklyne Tasca on 2-21; retained Winners' Circle spot with 14 stars. Challenged by Melissa Walton on 3-6; retained Winners' Circle spot with 13 stars. Grand Champion Adult Singer of STAR SEARCH and winner $100,000 plus a recording contract with A& M Records. Won Final competition with Vickie Natale and Freedom Bremner with 12 stars.

Singers: Stevie Wonder, Steve Perry, Sting Song: My Funny Valentine Album: Thriller Bands: Journey, Jamiroquai, Steely Dan Musical Instruments: Hammond B-3 organ, Mini Moog Synthesizer TV Shows: The Simpsons Movies: Waiting for Guffman, Saturday Night Fever Actors: Jack Nicholson, Christopher Guest Actresses: Meg Ryan, Angelina Jolie Books: Self-help, biographies