Lauren Jelencovich is an American soprano singer. While in high school, Jelencovich won the grand prize on Ed McMahon's Next Big Star, McMahon's successor program to Star Search. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Jelencovich has performed stage roles in several operas.Since 2010 she has been a lead vocalist on Yanni's international tours and in his CD/DVD/PBS Special, Yanni Live at El Morro, Puerto Rico, and was the primary artist (soprano vocalist) for a track in Yanni's Inspirato album.