Singing Dolly’s Songs in Her Own Hometown

(Sevierville, TN) - She was born Dolly Rebecca Parton on January 19, 1946, in Sevierville, Tennessee. A hometown girl, she drew much inspiration from her “Tennessee Mountain Home” and wrote about the beautiful scenery and Appalachian culture that surrounded her. When she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, just after her graduation from Sevier County High School, no one could have guessed what a prolific songwriter she would become. Now, over 3,000 songs later, Dolly continues to create wonderful music for people all over the world to enjoy.

To honor the incredible songwriting of Sevierville’s favorite daughter, the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 2nd Annual Mountain Soul Vocal Competition. During this competition, contestants must sing a song written by Dolly Parton in the style of his or her own choosing (country, rock, rap, bluegrass, etc.).

As far as event organizers know, this is the only vocal competition in the world that specifically honors the songwriting of Dolly Parton. Audition tapes, sent by mail, will be judged by a panel of entertainment professionals who will identify 20 finalists. Those finalists will then perform during the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition Finals at Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass on Saturday, May 20, 2006.

The finals will be held at the Sevier County Courthouse near the bronze statue of Dolly Parton. First prize is a Nashville recording session and $500, second prize is $300 and third prize is $200.

Interested vocalists may obtain an application online at http://www.bloominbarbequeandbluegrass.com/ or by calling the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce at 1-888-889-7415.

Return the application and $10 entry fee along with an audition tape, cd, vhs or dvd of the contestant singing a song written by Dolly Parton in the style of his or her own choosing to the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. Entries must be postmarked by April 11, 2006.

For a complete list of Dolly’s songs, competitors – and those that are interested – should visit http://www.dollymania.net/. It is not necessary, nor is it encouraged to impersonate Dolly Parton, either physically or vocally.

Source: Sevierville Springfest

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