NATIONAL ONLINE COMPETITION ALTERNATIVE:

If a selected city does not receive enough qualified contestants to conduct a live city competition, Soul Country Music Star™ reserves the right to convert that regional slot into a National Online Competition.

The opportunity will be opened to eligible contestants nationwide, with performances submitted and evaluated entirely online through the official judging and voting process. One winner will be selected from the National Online Competition to fill the remaining finalist slot and advance to the 2026 Soul Country Music Star™ National Finals in Los Angeles on October 31- November 1, 2026.

 

CITY FINAL COMPETITION:

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Showcase: The top six (6) regional contenders will compete in the elimination round that will be hosted by the BPIR at a designated venue within each city. The top two (2) regional winners will perform for a panel of celebrity judges who will select the regional city winner.​

 

NATIONAL COMPETITION: Winners from each region will compete in the National competition in Los Angeles in November for the title of Soul Country Music™ Star 2026.

 

REGIONAL FINALIST WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:​

• Travel and hotel accommodation to the National Finals

         to be held in Los Angeles in October

• Special Gift Package (TBD)

 

SOUL COUNTRY MUSIC™ STAR 2026 WINNER PRIZES:

• $10,000 Cash Prize 

• Travel Opportunity with BPIR Rodeo in 2026 as a Featured Country Music Artist 

• On-line Social Media Promotions to help promote your music

• $1,000+ Western Wardrobe

• Other Gifts and Prizes (TBD)