Entry Information

Submissions for 2026 are now closed. Thank you to all who entered! Our 15 semifinalists have been selected and will compete live on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Schulenburg, Texas. Get tickets.

Key Dates

  • Entries Open:
    January 4, 2026
  • Submission Deadline:
    March 22, 2026 (midnight CST)
  • Semifinalists Notified:
    By April 3, 2026
  • Competition Day:
    Saturday, May 2, 2026

What You Need

  • 4 Original Songs
    Each with MP3 file, title, and lyrics
  • Song Length:
    No longer than 5 minutes, under 10MB each
  • Live Performance Link
    Required (preferably of submitted songs)
  • Entry Fee:
    FREE!

Before You Start

Upload can take 5–10 minutes. We recommend using a desktop or laptop with a strong internet connection.

Have all 4 songs and lyrics ready before starting the form—it's much faster that way!

Submissions Closed

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