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CONTEST
Phoenix restaurant to host search for Arizona’s next country star
6-week competition kicks off July 30
(Metro Creative Connection)
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TO COMPETE
What: Rising Star Vocal Competition
When: 6 p.m. every Tuesday for six weeks, inaugural event July 30
Where: Foley Ranch, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Unit 93, Phoenix
More Information: foleyranch.com/rising-stars
Special to Independent Newsmedia
Foley Ranch in Desert Ridge Marketplace will launch the Rising Star Vocal Competition, a new event for vocal performers.
The competition will take place at 6 p.m. every Tuesday with the inaugural event kicking off July 30. The nine-week competition will consist of six weeks of preliminary rounds, followed by two weeks of semifinals, and culminating in the grand finale on Sept. 24.
The number of performers will be limited to 60, with an additional 10 alternates. Those selected to compete will need to prepare a solo vocal performance accompanied by guitar or music tracks provided by Foley Ranch. Each participant will perform two country songs per scheduled night – one during the 6 p.m. hour and the second after the dance break at 7:30 p.m.
Alongside a panel of judges, the audience will also play an important role in choosing who moves to the next round.
The winner will receive prizes that include paid bookings and a one-year development contract with DDP Worldwide to work and train with the best local country artists.
Video submission must include your full name, phone number, email address, Instagram handle (if available), a headshot, availability on Tuesdays over the next six weeks, personal inspiration, four song selections in order of preference (to avoid repeated songs), and a live recording of one country song of choice (can be a cappella or accompanied).
Participants will be notified at least five days prior to their scheduled performance date.
Foley Ranch is located in Phoenix at 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Unit 93.
