Floyd Lands In Tucson

Top American cyclist Floyd Landis poses with National Anthem singer Kaity Bayne, at El Tour de Tucson XXIV. Kaity had just finished performing the Star-Spangled Banner at the 109-Mile First Magnus Event Start. This photo was taken atop the scaffolding that overlooked the crowd. See more photos of Kaity at events on Mom's Flickr page.

AIDSWALK Tucson

This morning, Kaity sang the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremony of the AIDSWalk Tucson. Standing on the stage on the University of Arizona mall, you could hear her beautiful voice echo over the loudspeakers at 8:15 a.m. Yes, it was another early morning for this teen vocalist.

Photo Credit: Picture by jcelentano

Summer on Stage 2006 at the University of Arizona

In August, Kaity played two roles in Steve Martin's comedy "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" -- Schmendiman (male) and, oddly enough, Schmendiman's (female) admirer. The play was staged at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, Arizona.

Also playing this month was "Godspell the Musical." Kaity sang a solo as a philosopher.

Both plays were produced as part of Arizona Theatre Company's Summer on stage program, in cooperation with the Arizona Reperatory Theatre and the University of Arizona's Fine Arts Department. High school students from around Arizona hone their acting skills in this annual summer program.

Will We Ever Top This?

Imagine what your life would be like if you were 16 years old and in your element all summer long.

Here you see Kaity posing with Conductor Erich Kunzel, who directed the National Symphony Orchestra for "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS.

Just to recap...

In June, Kaity sang in "Smokey Joe's Cafe, a musical review staged at a local Tucson high school. Then at the end of June, off she went to our nation's capitol to sing with the chorus for "A Capitol Fourth." Kaity's Aunt Ann belongs to The Choral Arts Society of Washington, which performed in the broadcast.

Now that Kaity's back, she is rehearsing in ATC's Summer on Stage program for high school students. Performances will be in August.

Will we ever top this summer? Well,the bar has been raised. Bring on the challenge.

Teen Pop Singer and Actress JoJo

Kaity found she had a lot in common with JoJo, who sang the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the annual July Fourth concert at the U.S. Capitol.

Kaity and JoJo are both teenagers learning to drive this year. And both young women sing the National Anthem at sports events. JoJo has sung at the SuperBowl, while Kaity has opened the Tucson Sidewinders and Arizona Wildcats games.

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Country Star Jo Dee Messina

Kaity was elated when one of her favorite country artists Jo Dee Messina asked chorus members if she could rehearse "God Bless America" with them for "A Capitol Fourth." Word has it that Jo Dee had never sung the patriotic song before in public, so she was learning it on the spot.

"I was smiling so hard, my cheeks hurt," said Kaity, who stood a few feet away from Jo Dee while they both ran through their parts.

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Singer Vanessa Williams

Kaity met singer Vanessa Williams, one of the performers on "A Capitol Fourth."

"She was really nice," said Kaity, who posed with the former Miss America during a break in rehearsals. Vanessa had brought family along and asked Kaity if she'd seen them and to point her in that direction.

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The Best Summer Ever!

Kaity is celebrating the Fourth of July in style in our nation's capitol.

Kaity is a guest alto with the Choral Arts Society of Washington. She'll appear on the nationally-televised PBS special "A Capitol Fourth" starring Jason Alexander (Host), Stevie Wonder, Vanessa Williams, Michael Bolton, Jo Dee Messina, JoJo, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.

The program will be telecast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC on July 4, 2006.

Check your local listings here.

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Rehearsing for a TV Special

The rehearsal schedule for "A Capitol Fourth" was grueling -- consecutive long days in Washington, DC weather. But it was well worth it.

National Anthem at Wildcats Baseball

Kaity sings the Star-Spangled Banner for the Arizona Wildcats vs. Washington State game, held at Jerry Kindall Field, Frank Sancet Stadium, May 13, 2006.

Batter up!

It was Tucson Sidewinders Baseball vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Tucson Electric Park. Of course, Kaity was there to help kick off the sports event.

Southern Arizona Home Builders Association

After a two hour set, singing country, jazz and show tunes, Kaity was tired from her gig at the SAHBA Home and Patio Show. Today was Family Day at the event, held each year at the Tucson Community Center downtown.