Nashville in the Carolinas

Nashville in the Carolinas Nashville in the Carolinas is a singing competition open to all types of music, country ,pop, Christian, rock, etc. It is open to ages 13 and up.

It can be small groups up to three. Nashville in the Carolinas is a singing contest that helps you get one step closer to living your dream. The 2nd largest independent label in the world, Pretty World Records, will present the winner of Nashville in the Carolinas with a recording contract that includes 2 sides and 1 single release. Timeline:
Online Entries Accepted: January 19 – March 30th
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elling Auditions: February 7th – March 28th
Audition & Online Winners Announced: April 3rd
Preliminary Contest: April 11th
Final Competition: April 18th

06/11/2026

🎙️ Tune In This Thursday! 🎙️

Join us live on WHKY Radio out of Hickory, North Carolina, this Thursday at 10:15 AM with host Chuck Booze for a special conversation featuring:

🎶 Brayden Frasure – Winner of Nashville in the Carolinas
🎶 Dorothy Houston – Founder of Nashville in the Carolinas
🎶 April Onstad – Creative Director of New Folk Records
🎶 Lonnie - Modern Nissan of Hickory platinum sponsor of Nashville in the Carolinas

We’ll be talking about music, artist opportunities, the impact of Nashville in the Carolinas, and what’s ahead for independent artists throughout the region.

Be sure to tune in Thursday at 10:15 AM and join us on WHKY Radio!

What a great night❤️
05/31/2026

What a great night❤️

05/31/2026
The Top 20 have been selected, and we are excited to announce our preparations are underway for a fantastic event on Sat...
05/24/2026

The Top 20 have been selected, and we are excited to announce our preparations are underway for a fantastic event on Saturday, May 30th at 6:00 pm. The doors will open at 5:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.nashvilleinthecarolinas.com or at the door on the day of the event. The featured performers include Lilliona Woodstock, Donna Munger, Casey Tucker, Garrison Bennett, Bricen Calloway & Dave Eomiston, Marissa Ann, Bobby Meadows, Brayden Frasure, Christabelle Carter, Dalton Bennett, Fischer Shank, Jesse Towery, Madison Lunsford, Laurie Long, Jessica Houk, Zach Christensen, and Kristina Giordano. Joshua Filchuk, Garyson Gilbert, Jakari Williams.

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05/10/2026

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This years event will be different from last year. We are starting sound checks at 12:00pm with scheduling singers at different times. Water will be allowed in the auditorium but no other drinks or food.

05/09/2026
You are cordially invited to auditions tomorrow at the Hickory Furniture Mart's west entrance on the 2nd floor from 11:0...
01/10/2026

You are cordially invited to auditions tomorrow at the Hickory Furniture Mart's west entrance on the 2nd floor from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This opportunity is open to individuals aged 13 and above, and musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments or music. The audition will feature genres such as country, Christian, bluegrass, and more. For additional information, please contact 828-781-0501 or [email protected]. Additional audition dates and details can be found on our website, with new dates added daily.

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Hickory, NC
28601

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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