KERI McInerney and Kyle Downes are coming home from America with swag of medals, and Keri has a reality TV coup, from the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood.

Hervey Bay's country music star won a total of nine medals, including gold, silver and bronze, at her second world championships last week with the winners being announced on Sunday night (EST). Last year Keri won one gold and four silver medals.

Keri McInerney was also selected as a GRAND FINALIST and performed in the MAJOR SHOWCASE on the LIVE television and internet broadcast to Billions of people worldwide. Keri along with Steve Eales performed in the duet section of the Grand Final and were runners up to Ireland.

Keri's protégé, Kyle Downes, 18, scored one gold and two bronze medals and was named overall champion for instrumental 16-24 years on his first overseas trip.

The former Fraser Coast Anglican College student was “discovered” by Keri early this year as she scouted for new Australian talent to compete at the world championships.

“Kyle's an amazing songwriter and exceptional pianist,” Keri said before leaving Australia.

Hollywood brought negotiations in a number of areas for Keri this year, a music development program, international recording, television production options and touring. Keri will be co hosting a brand new Reality program which will run internaitonally.

“I am thrilled beyond belief. Hollywood this year has been filled with opportunities for me.”

Keri looks forward to a year of exciting new horizons.