2026 Panola Has Talent Winners Announced

The 2026 Panola Has Talent Show was a fantastic evening of music, creativity, and entertainment as talented performers from across Panola County took the stage at the historic Esquire Theater.

Produced by the Carthage Main Street Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and hosted by YAC Chairman Kenzie Coleman, the annual event showcased an impressive variety of acts and highlighted the incredible talent found in our community. Kenzie kept the evening lively as emcee while cheering on each performer who stepped into the spotlight.

After a wonderful night of performances, the judges had the difficult task of selecting the top acts.

2026 Panola Has Talent Winners

Winner
Rose & The Bahia Boys – A standout musical performance featuring vocals and live instruments that brought the audience to their feet.

1st Runner-Up
Claire Lagrone – Performing a charming and creative duet with a muppet she made herself.

2nd Runner-Up
Anastasia Dewberry, Braxton Roberts, Kasey Dewberry, Emma Stapleton, and Brooklyn Morris, with Max Rogers on tech – The group performed an original play written and directed by Braxton Roberts.

3rd Runner-Up
Eric & Serenity Delgado – A wonderful vocal duet that impressed the judges and audience alike.

(In the photos attached, all winners are pictured with Kenzie Coleman, Carthage Main Street Youth Advisory Council Chair and emcee for the event.)

The evening would not have been possible without the support of generous sponsors who believe in providing opportunities for young performers in our community. A very special thank you to Michael & Alaina Jones, Carthage Main Street, The City of Carthage, The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Joshua Charles Memorial Fund.

We would also like to thank our wonderful judges Kaylee Dawson, Tony DeJohn, and Elizabeth, who had the challenging job of choosing the winners among so many talented performers.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the many volunteers and helpers who made the night run smoothly at the Esquire Theater, including Michael Wright on lights, Penny Wright with tickets and concessions, and Doug Spradley, who is always willing to help wherever needed.

Panola Has Talent continues to grow each year, and the Carthage Main Street Youth Advisory Council is proud to provide a stage where young performers can share their creativity and passion with the community.

It truly was a great night celebrating the incredible talent of Panola County.