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ryan manuel 2011 msf idol winner johnny kendrick to emcee trail’s end singing competition will perform at the competition. FIRST ANNUAL TRAIL'S END SINGING COWBOY/ COWGIRL COMPETITION 1st 2nd 3rd Place PRIZE MONEY All contestants receive Johnny Kendrick, Singer, Songwriter & Cowboy Poet PRIZES 1st Place •$250 prize money •Automatically entered into the Final Round of the 2015 Missouri State Fair Idol Competition •Trail’s End Commemorative Belt Buckle & Bandana 2nd Place • $150 prize money • Trail’s End Commemorative Belt Buckle 3rd Place • $100 prize money • Trail’s End Commemorative Bandana I'm a farmer-stockman who lives and works on Midwestern tallgrass prairie land. Lifelong love of song and the American West feed a passion to trace the History of the Cowboy through music and stories. “The one thing that says America loudest is the Cowboy. From the time I first saw Roy and Gene riding across the silver screen, I've been fascinated with those heroic ideas.” See more at: http://www.johnnykendrick.com For more information, contact Dale Yelton at 660-221-1763. the television show “American Idol,” which is a registered trademark of 19 TV Ltd. and Freemantle Media april 24, 25, 26, 2015 missouri state fairgrounds Welcome to the FIRST ANNUAL TRAIL’S END SINGING COWBOY/COWGIRL COMPETITION The Trail’s End Committee will host a singing competition to find the best singing cowboy or cowgirl in Missouri. The competition will be held on Sunday, April 26, in the MEC Building during the dedication weekend of the Trail’s End Starline Brass Plaza April 24, 25, and 26, 2015. The winner of the Trail’s End Singing Cowboy/Cowgirl Competition will automatically be entered in the final round for the 2015 Missouri State Fair Idol Competition. Entry forms for the Trail’s End Singing Cowboy/Cowgirl Competition are available at the Katy Depot, 600 E. 3rd; Wilken Music, downtown Sedalia; Instrumental Influence, Thompson Hills Shopping Center; KSIS Radio Station, 2209 S. Limit (Hwy 65); and KDRO Radio, downtown Sedalia; or online at www.thetrailsend.org. 1. AGE REQUIREMENT: Contest is open to qualified persons in Missouri who are at least fifteen (15) years of age. Proof of age may be required. An entry form must be submitted to Trail’s End or to a participating media partner, in order to be considered for the contest. Entry forms are available on the Trail’s End website, www.thetrailsend.org, under ‘Singing Competition.’ 2. ELIGIBILITY: Contestants will sing alone on stage in all rounds. One live guitar accompanist playing a stringed instrument is allowed on stage with the contestant. However, this individual may not sing along. Members and immediate family members of the Trail’s End Committee, media partners, and their vendors are not eligible to participate in the contest. This includes, but is not limited to: spouse, parents, children, and/or relatives residing with such parties. 3. QUALIFY: Submit audition CD to: The Trail’s End, 30263 Pleasant Hill Road, Sedalia, MO 65301. Deadline for submission is January 15, 2015. Length of material is not to exceed 4 minutes; CDs will not be returned; discs should have entrant’s name, address, and phone number printed on it, consist of an authentic vocal performance by entrant singing a cappella, with one live stringed instrument accompanist, or with the performer playing a stringed instrument. No live or recorded background vocal assist is allowed; no explicit content/lyrics are allowed; a completed entry form must accompany the CD. 4. CONTEST FORMAT: Each contestant should prepare 2 songs, and will be allowed a maximum of 4 minutes for each song. Preliminary judging will be done from all submitted CDs. The judges will select 20 semi-finalists from submitted entries. Semi-finalists will be scheduled to preform Noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2015, in the MEC Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Semi-finalists will be allowed 4 minutes on stage to perform. The judges will select 10 finalists to perform 2 - 3 p.m. SONG TYPE: Contestants are reminded that all songs sung must be appropriate to a family-friendly audience, western in nature, and songs with explicit content/lyrics are not allowed and will result in disqualification. PERFORMANCE TYPE: Contestants should prepare authentic vocal performances singing a cappella, with accompaniment CD, or with one live stringed instrument accompanist or with the contestant playing a stringed instrument as they sing. No accompanist is allowed to sing along with the contestant or provide any background vocals. FINALS: Finals will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 26, in the MO Ag Theatre, with the 2015 Singing Cowboy/Cowgirl winner being named at 4 p.m. Final round contestants should be prepared to sing their second song and it must be different from the semifinal round song. Contest rules and format are subject to change. 5. CONTESTANT AVAILABILITY: The qualifying contestants chosen in the preliminary judging MUST be the same person to appear at the live semifinal and final rounds. Should the winner of the Trail’s End Singing Cowboy/Cowgirl Competition not be able to perform in the 2015 Missouri State Fair Idol Competition, the second place winner of the Trail’s End Singing Cowboy/Cowgirl Competition will be allowed to take their place in the 2015 Idol Competition. 6. CONSENT: To be eligible for the grand prize, contestants will be required to sign written acknowledgment and release, authorizing the Trail’s End Committee and media partners to videotape and use his/her name and likeness during the promotion for next year’s contest. 7. TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: Show staff will examine the music file(s) for any irregularities that could pose a problem during the live show. The Trail’s End Committee and media partners are not responsible for any technical difficulties associated with audio transmission, cable transmission and master control board malfunctions. This includes, but is not limited to, operator technical malfunction, cellular interference, technical or atmospheric conditions that disrupt the completion of the preliminary, semifinal and final rounds, performance or any technical difficulties which may prohibit the execution of the contest. In the event of technical difficulties, contestants may be allowed to continue their performance after the technical difficulties have been resolved, per the emcee’s discretion. 8. DISQUALIFICATION: The Trail’s End Committee reserves the right to disqualify any person who does not comply with any of the official rules stated herein. 9. CONTEST FEE: The Trail’s End Committee does not require a contest entry fee for participants. FIRST ANNUAL TRAIL’S END SINGING COWBOY/COWGIRL COMPETITION The Trail’s End Committee will host a singing competition to find the best singing cowboy or cowgirl in Missouri. The competition will be held on Sunday, April 26, in the MEC Building during the dedication weekend of the Trail’s End Starline Brass Plaza April 24, 25, and 26, 2015. The winner of the Trail’s End Singing Cowboy/Cowgirl Competition will automatically be entered in the final round for the 2015 Missouri State Fair Idol Competition. Please print: Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Address::___________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip::_____________________________________________________________ Work Phone: (_____)____________________Home Phone: (_____)____________________ Cell Phone: (____)__________________ E-mail:____________________________________ Contest is open to qualified persons in Missouri who are at least fifteen (15) years of age. Proof of age may be required. An entry form must be submitted to Trail’s End or to a participating media partner, in order to be considered for the contest. Entry forms are available on the Trail’s End website, www.thetrailsend.org, under ‘Singing Competition.’ Submit entry form and audition CD to: The Trail’s End Singing Competition 30263 Pleasant Hill Road Sedalia, MO 65301 Deadline for submission is January 15, 2015. CDs will not be returned; discs should have entrant’s name, address, and phone number printed on it, consist of an authentic vocal performance by entrant singing a cappella, with one live stringed instrument accompanist, or with the performer playing a stringed instrument. No live or recorded background vocal assist is allowed; no explicit content/lyrics are allowed; a completed entry form must accompany the CD. Johnny Kendricks will be guest emcee for the competition.
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