AUSTIN, TX – The search for the next Tejano music star returns after a three-year break with the Tejano Idol competition. The Austin Tejano Music Coalition (ATMC), the producer of the contest, announced that they are accepting online submissions from singers across the nation who want to showcase their vocal skills and passion for Tejano music.
Tejano Idol was created in 2011 to promote Tejano music, increase awareness, and grab the attention of all music fans, according to a statement from ATMC. “We want to draw a spotlight on young artists and infuse the Tejano music scene with fresh and new talent,” the statement said.
The competition is open to solo singers of any age and genre, as long as they can perform a Tejano song. The contestants will be judged by a panel of Tejano music industry professionals, who will select the Top 12 finalists based on their vocal ability, stage presence, and audience appeal.
The Top 12 finalists will then participate in the finale showcase, tentatively scheduled for September 8, 2024, at a venue in Austin, Texas. The finale will consist of celebrity judges, 12 finalists, and a room full of Tejano music fans and media anxiously awaiting the yearly results. The winner and runner-up will receive a cash prize, a recording session, and other perks. Third place will also receive prizes and recognition. Prizes and hotel accommodations are provided for the finale.
Past Tejano Idol finalists include Tejano Music Award winners Monica Saldivar and Liz Garcia, along with Devin Banda and Carlos Garcia. Some of the Tejano Idol finalist have gone on to record albums, perform at major events, and collaborate with other Tejano artists.
If you are interested in participating in the Tejano Idol 2024, you can submit a video of yourself singing a Tejano song to tejanoidol@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is the first weekend of August 2024. For more information, visit the ATMC on Facebook.
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