AMERICAN IDOL WINNER KRIS ALLEN SET TO JUDGE SINGER/SONGWRITER COMPETITION
Feb 6, 2018
American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen set as celebrity judge and headliner for Greater Jackson Arts Council's SING YOUR SONG 2. Deadline for entries is Friday, February 9 at midnight.
Jackson, United States - February 6, 2018 /PressCable/ —
Jackson, MS – The Greater Jackson Arts Council and Visit Jackson will present SING YOUR SONG 2, a region-wide contest to showcase and award original music from area musicians. American Idol Season 8 winner KRIS ALLEN will serve as celebrity judge and headliner for the performance night on March 1, 2018 at Duling Hall. Deadline for entries is Friday, February 9 at midnight. Apply online at http://bit.ly/sing-your-song-2. Top prize is $1,000. The event is sponsored by Trustmark.
“Our first Sing Your Song competition pulled in contestants from throughout the region,” Janet Scott, Greater Jackson Arts Council Executive Director said. “We had finalists from all around the state and from cities as far as Chicago and Nashville. It’s our chance to put a local spin on the popularity of singing competitions but add the twist of requiring contestants to perform their own material.”
Twelve finalists will be selected from the entry pool to perform their original song in front of a live audience and three-judge panel of industry professionals, led by American winner Kris Allen, who will also perform. Three artists will advance to the awards circle to claim cash prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500.
Additionally, the top three finishers will receive professional studio recording time and a personal branding package from an award-winning graphic designer.
Kris Allen is an Arkansas native who advanced to the top of the American Idol franchise, claiming the winning slot on season eight of the show’s original run. He’s based in Nashville, is a prolific songwriter with five studio albums to his credit and tours internationally throughout the year. His first post-Idol single, “Live Like We’re Dying” has been certified platinum.
The Greater Jackson Arts Council is a private nonprofit with a mission to value diversity by increasing cultural access and opportunities through grant offerings, special events, venue management and arts marketing.
Contact Info:
Name: Jon Salem
Email: [email protected]
Organization: Greater Jackson Arts Council
Address: 201 East Pascagoula Street , Jackson, MS 39201, United States
Phone: +1-601-942-3934
For more information, please visit http://www.greaterjacksonartscouncil.com
Source: PressCable
Release ID: 296854
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