Lance Bass
Laurel, MS
Lance Bass is a musician, host, actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and father of two.
Hailing from Laurel, Mississippi, Lance’s dreams were as big as the Mississippi River. Starting out in the Baptist church choir and then the Mississippi Show Stoppers, Lance rose to fame as the bass singer in the award-winning pop group *NSYNC.
In 2002, he trained in Star City, Russia, becoming the youngest certified cosmonaut in history.
A successful restaurateur and outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Lance is a partner in Heart, a premier LGBTQ+ nightclub, and Rocco’s, a sports bar.
Lance shares a cozy abode with his better half Michael Turchin, two mini-humans, and two rescued canine companions.
America's Field Trip
Engaging students nationwide to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
This contest invites students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to travel for field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.