John Ritter Tribute Showcase

John Ritter Tribute Showcase

Live Auditions Saturday, June 28, 2025; 9AM Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, 300 W. Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
Competition questions: 903-436-4152 or JRTShowcase@yahoo.com

1. Auditions in order of arrival

2. Report to registration table

3. Registration ends at 12:00 PM

4. LIVE AUDITIONS ARE MANDATORY!
COMPETITION RULES

* Contest open to amateurs only. Solo acts only! Persons under contract with a professional management agency or major record company are NOT eligible to participate.

* Contestants will supply their own back-up music (accompaniment tracks, acoustic guitar). You must email an MP3 if using a track.

*COUNTRY MUSIC ONLY! No original songs.

* The John Ritter Tribute Showcase committe reserves the right to efuse a song that they deem inappropriate for the show format. The committee decision is FINAL!

*Finalists will be chosen to perform again for "Celebrity judges" on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the John Ritter Tribute Showcase backed by the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Band at the Carthage Civic Center. This is an evening performance.

* A mandatory rehearsal with the band will be held on August 8, 2025 beginning at 12:00 Noon.

* Finalists will perform the same song during the Showcase performance. If harmonies are critical to your song, please consider choosing another song. Harmonies are not allowed during the finals competition.

*First, Second, Third and Fourth runner-ups will receive trophies and an invitation to participate in various Texas Country Music Hall of Fame shows and events.

*The over-all winner will receive a Grand Prize package that includes: $1,000 cash prize, title of "2025 Ambassador" of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, plus an all new prize package!

*You will be judged on vocal performance, stage presence, appearance and overall entertainment value. Your appearance at the audition WILL COUNT!

* Pictures will be made after your audition on June 28th for the official program!

Contestants MUST complete and answer ALL questions on this form
Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Age:
Address*

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Cell Phone Number*
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Email*
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Parent's Name (Contestants under 18)

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Parent's Cell Phone Number
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Parent's Email
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Song Choice
IMPORTANT: The contestant returning the registration form FIRST will have priority. A Song may NOT be performed by more than one contestant. The committee reserves the right to refuse a song deemed inappropriate for the show format. This is a contest, however, it is also a performance hosted by the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame with paying customers. COUNTRY MUSIC ONLY. Please choose carefully.

CONTESTANTS MUST LIST 3 CHOICES
First Choice Song*
First Choice Artist Version*
Second Choice Song*
Second Choice Artist Version*
Third Choice Song*
Third Choice Artist Version*
Be prepared to perform any of the 3 songs at the audition.

You MUST perform the SAME song at the showcase finals that you perform at the preliminary audition. Contact the number listed above if you do not receive confirmation of registration at least 1 week before the preliminary audition.
About You-THIS SECTION IS REQUIRED
Interesting facts about yourself you would like the audience to know and remember. (This information will be used by the show emcee. Think about it carefully).*
NOTE: By participating in the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame/John Ritter Tribute Showcase and/or Showcase audition,contestant grants The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame the right to photograph, video, record, transmit, broadcast, sell, and otherwise use for all promotional and commercial purposes Contestant's image, likeness and performance without any remuneration whatsoever. Contestant releases and holds harmless the Texas Country Music Hallof Fame, it's officers, director, volunteers, employees and contractors from any and all claims, suits, costs, losses, and damage for all matters including death or bodily injury, loss or damage to property, and all other claims of any and every kind.
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John Ritter Tribute Showcase

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Song Choice

About You-THIS SECTION IS REQUIRED