Next Big Thing: Season 5

Next Big Thing (also known as N.B.T.) is a singing competition held by Radio Disney. Each year, Radio Disney picks five hopefuls who will perform their own original songs and compete for fans' votes. The winner will get an original single released and will be the opening act at the N.B.T. finale concert in Los Angeles. Radio Disney and fans will determine who will be the winner. For Season 5, Radio Disney added an extra prize for the winner. The winner of season 5 will not only release a single but they will recieve the chance to perform on the hit Disney Channel series, Austin & Ally. The five contestants of season 5 will be: Chloe and Halle Bailey, Damian Otchere, Elle Winter, Jack Skuller and Katherine Hughes.

Season 5
Season 5 will consist of 5 contestants: Chloe and Halle Bailey, Damian Otchere, Elle Winter, Jack Skuller and Katherine Hughes. Each will perform at different venues. They will also have mentors. The mentors will be Ross Lynch and Laura Marano. Season 5 officially starts on October 12, 2012.

Damian Otchere
Damian Otchere is 16 years old from Brooklyn, NY. He is a singer/dancer/actor. Damian is signed to Montana Music Management. (more...)

Elle Winter
Elle began singing as a toddler and launched her recording career at nine years old. Elle's a awsome pop singer who loves to sing shes fun and cool and just might be THE N.B.T!!!!!!!!(more...) 

Katherine Hughes
Katherine Hughes currently resides in New York City and is pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a successful actress and singer. katherine is hoping shes the n.b.t and she hopes that alot of people vote for her.

Chloe and Halle Bailey
Chloe and Halle Bailey are sisters who love to sing and act. They sing as a group and there really good. chloes 14 and halles 12.they might just be the next N.B.T.

Jack Skuller
Jack Skuller is equal parts passion, vintage rock vibe and pure pop sensibilities. Jack was born in New York City in 1996 and raised in New Jersey. His influences range from Elvis Presley and The Beatles to The Ramones and the Black Keys. Jack has received rave reviews in the press:

Teen Vogue called him its "new favorite singer songwriter"

New York Post dubbed him a "mini Jack White."

Time Out New York said "Jack Skuller is poised to become your family’s next obsession."

He's also been featured on J-14, Twist, the New York Press and the Examiner. Jack made his TV debut performing live on FOX TV's Good Day New York and can currently be seen on '''Radio Disney N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) Season 5. i want to join too '''

Website: http://www.jackskuller.com/

Jack was the first eliminated from the contest, receiving the least amount of votes to stay.