Who will perform at iHeart’s Jingle Ball Village, get mentored by Grammy Winners and Win $10,000? You decide!
Stand Alohn
Must be in the top 15 in their group to advance to the next round.
Voting for this round ends on October 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
About Stand Alohn
Austin Tyler Searle, known professionally as Stand Alohn (pronounced “Stand Alone”), is a rapper out of Utah with a mission: turning real-life scars into strength. His music speaks to those who’ve faced pain, battled isolation, n chose 2 fight back.
Performances & Content from Stand Alohn
Lost Time
Shaping Scars (Clean)
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Learn More About Stand Alohn
What makes you the Next Music Star?
I believe what makes me the next music star is my story, my authenticity, and the way I turn real experiences into music. I’m not trying to be someone I’m not or make music just to fit in. Everything I write comes from something I’ve lived, felt, struggled through, or learned from. My goal is to create music that people can actually see themselves in. I want listeners to hear my story and realize they aren't alone in theirs. I believe there is something powerful about an independent artist who is willing to be completely honest, keep growing, and build something from the ground up.
What do you love about music and performing?
What I love most about music is the connection it creates. Music can take something you can't explain with normal words and turn it into something people can feel. I love writing because it gives me a way to tell my story, but performing takes that connection to another level. There's nothing like standing in front of people and knowing that something you created from your own experiences is reaching someone else. I want every performance to feel real, emotional, and memorable—not just something people hear, but something they feel.
Who are your biggest music inspirations and dream collaborators?
Some of my biggest musical inspirations are Eminem, NF, and artists who aren't afraid to tell their real stories through their music. Eminem showed me at a young age how powerful storytelling and lyricism could be, while NF showed me how personal and emotionally honest music can connect with people. My dream collaborators would include Eminem and NF because of what their music has meant to me and because I respect the honesty, writing ability, and storytelling they bring to their art. I'd also love to collaborate with artists who have their own unique stories and perspectives, because I believe the best collaborations happen when two artists bring something real to the song.
What would you do with the $10,000 Grand Prize?
I would put the $10,000 back into my music career. I’m an independent artist building everything from the ground up, so the prize would give me the opportunity to invest in better music production, recording, visuals, promotion, and the tools I need to continue growing as an artist. More importantly, I would use it to create and release more music that tells real stories and reaches more people. I don't see the prize as money to simply spend—I see it as an opportunity to take everything I've been building and push it to the next level.
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