Rachel Novak

Rachel Novak was born in Kingsport, TN to Jim and Julie Novak. She began her career in the Atlanta and Nashville areas focused on acting with several student films and pilots at the young age of 8. Through continued training and her Nashville agent Darlene McDowell, Rachel's opportunities continued to grow. Soon she turned to her true passion --- singing. The Riverbend festival stage in Chattanooga TN would be a turning point in her career. At the age of 11, Rachel began working with Karen Alayne from Fireball Music. Karen had trained and helped Lauren Alaina secure her spot in American Idol history by placing second. Karen noted the first time she met Rachel that she was not just a singer but also a performer. Rachel would for the next 4 years perform at numerous pageants, festivals, and events across southeastern US including singing the National Anthem at sporty events. While expanding her career to hip hop dancing in the Atlanta area with local choreographers, Carl and Natassia