SCMS CITY FINAL COMPETITION
Soul Country Music Star Showcase:
The top four (4) to six (6) Soul Country Music Star regional contenders will compete at a designated venue in each city where the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo and Soul Country Music Star present the Soul Country Rodeo Weekend.

Each regional contender will perform before a live audience and a panel of celebrity judges. The judging process will take place in two stages.

First, all contenders will perform, after which the judges will select the top two finalists. These finalists will then return for a second performance, and the judges will select and announce the

Regional City Winner.NATIONAL COMPETITION
Winners from each region will advance to Los Angeles to compete in the Soul Country Music™ Star National Competition for the title of Soul Country Music™ Star 2026 during the Soul Country Music Star Festival in Hollywood in November.
Finalists will perform before a live audience, industry guests, and celebrity judges during the Soul Country Music Star Festival in Hollywood.

REGIONAL FINALIST WINNERS WILL RECEIVE

• Travel and hotel accommodations to the National Finals to be held in Los Angeles in November
• Special Gift Package (TBD)

SOUL COUNTRY MUSIC™ STAR 2026 WINNER PRIZES

• $10,000 Cash Prize
• Travel opportunity with the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo in 2027 as a Featured Country Music Artist
• Online and social media promotion to help promote your music
• $500+ Western wardrobe package
• Additional gifts and prizes (TBD)

“For more information about Soul Country Music Star, upcoming auditions, and how to participate, visit soulcountrymusic.com.”