Mountain Soul Vocal Competition entry deadline April 8th

(On Left) Madison Broughton *(12 & Under 1st) from London, KY sang “Little Sparrow”  (On Right) Andre Pratt *(1st Place 13+ Category) from Newport, TN sang “Smoky Mountain Memories”

(On Left) Madison Broughton *(12 & Under 1st) from London, KY sang “Little Sparrow”
(On Right) Andre Pratt *(1st Place 13+ Category) from Newport, TN sang “Smoky Mountain Memories”

This unique competition honors the songwriting of Sevierville native Dolly Parton by encouraging contestants from across the nation to sing one of the more than 3,000 songs she has penned — in his or her own vocal style.

Contestants may enter in the 13 and up age division or the 12 and under division for this competition. As far as event organizers know, this is the only vocal competition in the world that specifically honors the songwriting of Dolly Parton.

Contestants may submit up to two songs written by Dolly Parton per entry. All songs written by Dolly Parton are eligible for the competition this year.

The entry deadline for the preliminary round of The Mountain Soul Vocal Competition is Wednesday April 8, 2015.

Audition tapes, sent by mail, will be judged by a panel of entertainment professionals. Thirty finalists (20 in the 13+ category and 10 in the 12 and under category) will be invited to perform during the final rounds at Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass on May 16, 2015 in downtown Sevierville, TN.

Winning competitors will take home cash and prizes including a recording session in Nashville, Tennessee and a guitar autographed by Dolly Parton. See official rules for complete prize breakdowns by category.

For a complete list of the songs Dolly has written, competitors – and those that are interested – should visitwww.dollymania.net.

It is not necessary, nor is it encouraged, to impersonate Dolly Parton, either physically or vocally during the competition.

Original: http://www.bloominbbq.com/MtnSoulVocalComp.aspx

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