SoNA
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
A Very SoNA Christmas Additional Bios Saturday, December 7, 2024 — 2PM & 7:30 PM Baum Walker Hall / Walton Arts Center Paul Haas, Conductor
Bárbara Padilla Soprano
Bárbara Padilla is an award winning soprano that became a household name when she received outstanding reviews for her unforgettable performances on “America’s Got Talent (AGT),” achieving First Runner Up. Ever since America’s Got Talent, Bárbara has enjoyed years of success performing with multi-Grammy Award-winning professionals such as David Foster, Juan Gabriel, Raul Di Blasio, Fernando De La Mora, Chris Botti and many more. Bárbara toured with Juan Gabriel as his featured soloist for the last two years of his life. Bárbara is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico and is a cancer survivor; stage
four Hodgkin’s disease. She regularly gives her life testimony in speaking engagements and performs at cancer fundraiser events. Bárbara earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Guadalajara and masters degree from the University of Houston Moores School of Music.
TJ Scarlett Guitar
TJ Scarlett has been playing guitar for over 30 years in the Northwest Arkansas region. Well versed in Rock, Country and Blues. He and his band “The Uncrowned Kings” can be found on the Casino/Festival circuit year round.