ENTRY CLOSED until 2023
Music City Superstar
ELIGIBILITY - The competition is open worldwide to soloists only, age 5 and up, with contestants divided into a kid division (5-12), teen division (13-17) and adult division (18 and up). Each contestant may enter the contest only once, and there must be a minimum of 10 contestants registered in each division in order for that division to be judged. If this minimum number of entries is not received, Music City Superstar (MCS) may decide to disregard the contest divisions and judge all contestants in one large group regardless of age. MCS also reserves the right to extend the contest entry period in order to recruit more entries.
FREE ONLINE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Song Guidelines - The contest is open to soloists only. You will be scored on the first two minutes of your performance. This 2 minutes does not include introductory statements. You may either sing the entire song, the first two minutes of your song or an edited version of the song. You may perform a cappella, with a track, with a karaoke video or with live instrument accompaniment provided by the contestant or other musicians. Your video must be a vocal that is recorded LIVE. In other words, you may not submit a vocal that was captured in a recording studio for the purpose of an album or a music video, etc. Additionally, others are not allowed to sing with you. All songs must be family friendly and approved by Music City Showcases. Tips for Success: When performing with a track, it's best if an edited track still maintains a good sound quality and song flow without an abrupt ending, and features at least one verse and chorus. Introduce yourself and what song you are performing, and make sure your video is not shaky with good sound quality and lighting. Please make sure your voice can be heard above the accompaniment!
2. Facebook Settings and Requirements - Be sure to make the settings on your video public or it will not be visible on the group page! Facebook may mute your video due to copyright guidelines. If this occurs, you may submit a new video even if the contest entry deadline has passed. If you do not have Facebook, ask a friend or family member to upload your video using their profile. (Music City Showcases will not upload your video for you.) Videos must be time stamped by the specified deadline in order for your entry to be official. Also, your entry is not official until you complete an entry form! Once you have entered, you cannot delete your entry and submit a new video. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO TO FB!!! YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF IT IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE ENTRY DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
3. Please list this information on your video post.
Music City Superstar
Contestant Name
Location
Division
Song Title
LIVE Contest Rules and Procedures
The top 50% from each divison in the online contest will be invited to participate in a LIVE contest taking place at the Nolensville, TN Buttercup Festival on April 10 from 2 - 5 pm. There is a $35 fee to enter the live contest and there is a minimum of 5 contestants per division that must enter in order for that division to be scored. IF this minimum requirement is not received, Music City Superstar may decide to recruit additional contest entries, or all contestants will be judged in one large group regardless of age. The online and live contests are judged separately, therefore, the scores from the online contest will NOT be added to the live scores received during the live contest. A sound system and electronic keyboard will be provided during the live competition event, but guitar and cables must be provided by the contestant. One microphone will be provided. The order of performance will be by the drawing of numbers at contest registration. Contestants will be allowed to have only one parent or guardian backstage with them during each competition performance. No additional friends or family members are allowed backstage. You may perform an entire song, but it must be less than 4 minutes long. This is subjst to change depending on the number of contestants. You may perform a cappella, with a track, with live self- accompaniment provided by the contestant, or accompaniment from one musician on either piano or guitar. All songs must be family friendly and approved by Music City Showcases. The song that you perform in the live contest may be different from the song you perform in the online contest.
ONLINE CONTEST PRIZES
The first place winner in each divison of the ONLINE contest may choose one of the following prize packages, each a value of $200.
- Music City Showcase Package - Perform in four live showcases in the greater Nashville area
- Music City Summer Camp - Participate in Music City Summer Camp (ages 8-18) on June 21-25, 2021
- Performance Coaching Package - Receive four performance coaching sessions with a Music City Showcases coach
- Voice Lessons Package - Receive four voice lessons with a Music City Showcases voice instructor
The second runner up in each division of the ONLINE contest may choose one of the following prizes, each a value of $50.
- Music City Showcase - Perform in a live showcase in the greater Nashville area
- Performance Coaching Session - Receive one performance coaching session with a Music City Showcases coach
- Voice Lesson - Receive one voice lesson with a Music City Showcases voice instructor
The TOP TEN contestants in each division of the online contest will be announced during the live contest. This will also be broadcast via Facebook Live on our contest group page.
LIVE CONTEST PRIZES
$1000 GRAND PRIZE - Awarded to the top scoring contestant in the LIVE CONTEST from all divisions combined. All LIVE contestants first enter online, following the instructions above. The live contest and online contest are judged separately.
The first place winner in each divison of the LIVE contest may choose one of the following prize packages, each a value of $200.
- Music City Showcase Package - Perform in four live showcases in the greater Nashville area
- Music City Summer Camp - Participate in Music City Summer Camp (ages 8-18) on June 21-25, 2021
- Performance Coaching Package - Receive four performance coaching sessions with a Music City Showcases coach
- Voice Lessons Package - Receive four voice lessons with a Music City Showcases voice instructor
The second runner up in each division of the LIVE contest may choose one of the following prizes, each a value of $50.
- Music City Showcase - Perform in a live showcase in the greater Nashville area
- Performance Coaching Session - Receive one performance coaching session with a Music City Showcases coach
- Voice Lesson - Receive one voice lesson with a Music City Showcases voice instructor
The TOP TEN contestants in each division of the live contest will be announced during the live contest. This will also be broadcast via Facebook Live on our contest group page.
Beneficiary - Music City Superstar will be donating a portion of the competition proceeds to Elijah's Heart Hunger Relief program of Nashville. To make a donation, please visit www.ElijahsHeart.com.
Waiver - Parents of all advancing contestants under 19 and adult contestants (19 and up) are required to sign a liability waiver and photo/video waiver when you submit the contest entry fee.
Conduct - No profanity or vulgarity will be allowed in any video performance or Facebook comments or posts. This is a family friendly event so please be respectful. Attire must be respectable, tasteful and age appropriate. Failure to comply with this code of conduct may result in immediate dismissal from the competition.
Judging Process and Criteria - Judges will consist of music professionals and community and business leaders. Contestants will be judged on the following criteria on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest score possible.
Performance Coaching - Music City Superstar offers performance coaching, video review and voice lessons to all contestants for fee. This does not give the contestant an unfair advantage in the competition, as the judges will not be aware of the contestants who are receiving coaching.
SCHEDULE of Events
FREE online entry - March 1 through March 25 at 7 pm CST
March 25 through 30 - online contest judging takes place
March 31 - Top 50% in all divisions announced
April 7 - Deadline to enter live contest, $35 fee
Apirl 10, 2-5 pm - LIVE Contest at The Buttercup Festival in Nolensville, TN
April 10, 5 pm - Online and Live contest winners announced, at LIVE contest
FREE ONLINE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Song Guidelines - The contest is open to soloists only. You will be scored on the first two minutes of your performance. This 2 minutes does not include introductory statements. You may either sing the entire song, the first two minutes of your song or an edited version of the song. You may perform a cappella, with a track, with a karaoke video or with live instrument accompaniment provided by the contestant or other musicians. Your video must be a vocal that is recorded LIVE. In other words, you may not submit a vocal that was captured in a recording studio for the purpose of an album or a music video, etc. Additionally, others are not allowed to sing with you. All songs must be family friendly and approved by Music City Showcases. Tips for Success: When performing with a track, it's best if an edited track still maintains a good sound quality and song flow without an abrupt ending, and features at least one verse and chorus. Introduce yourself and what song you are performing, and make sure your video is not shaky with good sound quality and lighting. Please make sure your voice can be heard above the accompaniment!
2. Facebook Settings and Requirements - Be sure to make the settings on your video public or it will not be visible on the group page! Facebook may mute your video due to copyright guidelines. If this occurs, you may submit a new video even if the contest entry deadline has passed. If you do not have Facebook, ask a friend or family member to upload your video using their profile. (Music City Showcases will not upload your video for you.) Videos must be time stamped by the specified deadline in order for your entry to be official. Also, your entry is not official until you complete an entry form! Once you have entered, you cannot delete your entry and submit a new video. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO TO FB!!! YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF IT IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE ENTRY DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
3. Please list this information on your video post.
Music City Superstar
Contestant Name
Location
Division
Song Title
LIVE Contest Rules and Procedures
The top 50% from each divison in the online contest will be invited to participate in a LIVE contest taking place at the Nolensville, TN Buttercup Festival on April 10 from 2 - 5 pm. There is a $35 fee to enter the live contest and there is a minimum of 5 contestants per division that must enter in order for that division to be scored. IF this minimum requirement is not received, Music City Superstar may decide to recruit additional contest entries, or all contestants will be judged in one large group regardless of age. The online and live contests are judged separately, therefore, the scores from the online contest will NOT be added to the live scores received during the live contest. A sound system and electronic keyboard will be provided during the live competition event, but guitar and cables must be provided by the contestant. One microphone will be provided. The order of performance will be by the drawing of numbers at contest registration. Contestants will be allowed to have only one parent or guardian backstage with them during each competition performance. No additional friends or family members are allowed backstage. You may perform an entire song, but it must be less than 4 minutes long. This is subjst to change depending on the number of contestants. You may perform a cappella, with a track, with live self- accompaniment provided by the contestant, or accompaniment from one musician on either piano or guitar. All songs must be family friendly and approved by Music City Showcases. The song that you perform in the live contest may be different from the song you perform in the online contest.
ONLINE CONTEST PRIZES
The first place winner in each divison of the ONLINE contest may choose one of the following prize packages, each a value of $200.
- Music City Showcase Package - Perform in four live showcases in the greater Nashville area
- Music City Summer Camp - Participate in Music City Summer Camp (ages 8-18) on June 21-25, 2021
- Performance Coaching Package - Receive four performance coaching sessions with a Music City Showcases coach
- Voice Lessons Package - Receive four voice lessons with a Music City Showcases voice instructor
The second runner up in each division of the ONLINE contest may choose one of the following prizes, each a value of $50.
- Music City Showcase - Perform in a live showcase in the greater Nashville area
- Performance Coaching Session - Receive one performance coaching session with a Music City Showcases coach
- Voice Lesson - Receive one voice lesson with a Music City Showcases voice instructor
The TOP TEN contestants in each division of the online contest will be announced during the live contest. This will also be broadcast via Facebook Live on our contest group page.
LIVE CONTEST PRIZES
$1000 GRAND PRIZE - Awarded to the top scoring contestant in the LIVE CONTEST from all divisions combined. All LIVE contestants first enter online, following the instructions above. The live contest and online contest are judged separately.
The first place winner in each divison of the LIVE contest may choose one of the following prize packages, each a value of $200.
- Music City Showcase Package - Perform in four live showcases in the greater Nashville area
- Music City Summer Camp - Participate in Music City Summer Camp (ages 8-18) on June 21-25, 2021
- Performance Coaching Package - Receive four performance coaching sessions with a Music City Showcases coach
- Voice Lessons Package - Receive four voice lessons with a Music City Showcases voice instructor
The second runner up in each division of the LIVE contest may choose one of the following prizes, each a value of $50.
- Music City Showcase - Perform in a live showcase in the greater Nashville area
- Performance Coaching Session - Receive one performance coaching session with a Music City Showcases coach
- Voice Lesson - Receive one voice lesson with a Music City Showcases voice instructor
The TOP TEN contestants in each division of the live contest will be announced during the live contest. This will also be broadcast via Facebook Live on our contest group page.
Beneficiary - Music City Superstar will be donating a portion of the competition proceeds to Elijah's Heart Hunger Relief program of Nashville. To make a donation, please visit www.ElijahsHeart.com.
Waiver - Parents of all advancing contestants under 19 and adult contestants (19 and up) are required to sign a liability waiver and photo/video waiver when you submit the contest entry fee.
Conduct - No profanity or vulgarity will be allowed in any video performance or Facebook comments or posts. This is a family friendly event so please be respectful. Attire must be respectable, tasteful and age appropriate. Failure to comply with this code of conduct may result in immediate dismissal from the competition.
Judging Process and Criteria - Judges will consist of music professionals and community and business leaders. Contestants will be judged on the following criteria on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest score possible.
- Performance - Stage presence, Eye contact, Movement/Body Language, Facial Expression
- Vocal Delivery - Pitch, Tone, Control, Range
- Creativity - Song Selection, Video presentation, Attire/Image, Originality
- Connection with Audience - Memorable Performance, Creates a moment, Evokes positive emotion
Performance Coaching - Music City Superstar offers performance coaching, video review and voice lessons to all contestants for fee. This does not give the contestant an unfair advantage in the competition, as the judges will not be aware of the contestants who are receiving coaching.
SCHEDULE of Events
FREE online entry - March 1 through March 25 at 7 pm CST
March 25 through 30 - online contest judging takes place
March 31 - Top 50% in all divisions announced
April 7 - Deadline to enter live contest, $35 fee
Apirl 10, 2-5 pm - LIVE Contest at The Buttercup Festival in Nolensville, TN
April 10, 5 pm - Online and Live contest winners announced, at LIVE contest
