New Risaing Stars host, Lady Rennae is all smiles - File

For the first time in Digicel Rising Stars' history, Jamaica had its say in who would become the host of the competition and Jamaica chose Lady Rennae from a field of five host hopefuls.

Rennae says she is excited and humbled by her selection and notes Jamaica is in for an exciting ride this season.

Lady Rennae says when she received the call that she was chosen as the new host she was overcome with joy.

"When I found out, I ran outside screaming. The phone rang, I answered the phone, and it was Sharon, my mother was beside me, my friends and my neighbours were also there. Sharon was telling me about the voting process and then she said 'Jamaica chose you as the next Digicel Rising Stars host'. I made a whole heap of noise, my mother heard and she screamed also. The only thing that was missing was a couple pot covers."

Hosting the Digicel Rising Stars show has been a dream for Lady Rennae for many years and now that it has finally come through she says Jamaica should look forward to a great year as she fulfils her role as host.

"I'm the mere facilitator on stage between the judges and the contestants. For me, it's an advancement and enhancement of vibes on the show. Digicel Rising Stars has the potential to take on different shapes and forms. Don't get me wrong, the show has a particular structure, but in terms of the personality they put to the fore, with me they'll get someone very bubbly and very down to earth. I'm very expressive, very unscripted and when that meets the scripted Digicel Rising Stars format - that will be a wicked mix."

Rennae says finally getting the Digicel Rising Stars' mic as she hosted the first live show on Sunday July 4 was an overwhelming experience.

"I was trying not to cry when the producers called my name and when I saw my audition on the screen I was overwhelmed, I was trying not to choke up. I was overwhelmed but not in a way I couldn"t handle. Normally I'm at home watching this, on Sunday the people in the audience were a part of the live show and I was the host, it was overwhelming."

Rennae says she's grateful for the support everyone gave her during the campaign to become the next Digicel Rising Stars' host and she's even appreciative of those people who weren't so supportive.

"Much much love and appreciation to the people who supported me, voted for me, rub off them fingertip, words can't express just how grateful I am to them. And to the people who tried to tear me down based on the fact that I wasn't their favourite, nuff respect to you and I respect your opinion and that's fine."

Lady Rennae says viewers can expect real Jamaican vibes this season as she adds her flare and personality to the popular talent show.