LIFTED

The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.

The Crew

Nicki Aycox

Lisa Matthews

Uriah Shelton

Henry Matthews

Dash Mihok

William Matthews

Thad Mickler

Jeb

Ruben Studdard

Pastor Johnson

Barbara Kincaid-Hill

Mrs. Declaire

James Handy

Travis

Jonathan Fuller

Clayton

Danny Vinson

Mr. Shelton

Anna Marie Dobbins

Tiffany Rose Walton