Tania Kelley: 2021

Tania Kelley graduated in 2021 from Central High School. Singing is her passion and during her senior year, her vocal abilities landed her a spot on American Idol. This life-changing moment came after much training and preparation. At Central, she participated in Madrigals, Thespians, the Marching Band and the Mixed Chorus. She’s had classical vocal training, piano and dance lessons.  She was the president of Central High’s theater department, where she played the lead in Lynn Ahrens’ and Stephen Flaherty’s one-act musical “Once on This Island.” She’s performed in youth productions like “Willy Wonka, Jr.” at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre and with Opera in the Rock.

She attended AR Governor’s School, Education at The Rep, AR Girl’s State and APME’s Minors in Music Program.

She was crowned Miss Heritage Outstanding Teen in 2020, a preliminary competition under the Miss Arkansas pageant umbrella She’s filmed videos for two original singles — “High Standards” and “All Lost On Love” .

Tania is currently a music major at the University of Central Arkansas.