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 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 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. It is not necessary, nor is it encouraged to impersonate Dolly Parton, either physically or vocally. [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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