Fan favorite Zion Pearson returns to Morristown Onstage, Feb. 23

Zion Pearson returns as a finalist, Morristown Onstage 2022. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
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By Hannah Rose Williams

Zion Pearson, one of the youngest competitors this week in Morristown Onstage, has an edge over the other finalists.

The 12-year-old has won this amateur talent show before.

In 2020, he went home with the $500 audience choice award for his rendition of his hero Michael Jackson’s Who’s Loving You.

Zion Pearson learns he’s a winner, at Morristown Onstage 2020. Photo by Katelyn Nagy

On Wednesday, Pearson will sing All of Me, by another of his favorites, John Legend.

Thirteen amateur acts will take the stage at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Feb. 23, 2022, in a benefit for programs in the Morris School District .

Pearson described his last experience at Morristown Onstage–when he was 10– simply as “fun.” It wasn’t about winning or losing, he said, but just enjoying what he loves, singing.

Finalists Bobby Becht and Zion Pearson backstage at Morristown Onstage 2020. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

Everyone made sure he felt okay and was ready for the performance.

“They gave me water and snacks and supported me so I wouldn’t feel too nervous,” Pearson shared.

His love for singing began in the choir at Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown.

Zion Pearson sings at Morristown Onstage auditions, Dec. 11, 2021. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Pearson credits the choir with helping him find his rhythm and voice. He gained experience singing solos, and singing with others. Pearson also is a student at the Mayo Center’s Performing Arts School.

“Singing allows me to embrace myself without actually having to use words, but by using the melody of my songs,” Pearson said.

Regardless of the outcome this week, spectators can leave the theater sure of one thing: They haven’t heard the last of Zion Pearson.

 

MORE COVERAGE OF MORRISTOWN ONSTAGE 2022

The Morris Educational Foundation presents the 15th anniversary edition of Morristown Onstage, a benefit for the Morris School District, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Feb. 23, 2022. Tickets are $35-$85. New this year: A raffle with $30,000 in cash prizes.

Two-time finalist Zion Pearson is introduced by Hallie Beyer at Media Day for Morristown Onstage 2022. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

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