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Talent Search 2008!

Prizes & Benefits


Every artist that enters will receive a written critique! Each of the winners will also be announced through several different media sources which will give exposure to each winning artist!
Also, every artist that enters will receive a one year membership into Contemporary Christian Music Network International. Click here to see the complete details for membership in CCMNI.


1st Place Prizes:
  • Recording in Nashville, TN - The first place winner will receive a chance to record a single at ZodLounge Music Production in Nashville, TN. Zodlounge is made up of Tom Michael, Brett Vargason, and Todd Shay (formerly of the gold-selling band, Sonic Flood). These guys have also worked with Michael W. Smith, Point of Grace, Jars of Clay, Emily Osment (whose song just reached #1 on Radio Disney), Tim McGraw, LeeAnn Rimes, Plumb, LaReau, Watermark, Michael Omartian, Bebo Norman, 33 Miles, and many others!
  • Cash Prize - A $200 cash prize will be given to help with travel expense to Nashville, TN.
  • A Management Contract - The first place winner will receive the opportunity to accept a 2-year management contract from McLaughlin Music Group International. Jeff McLaughlin, owner of MMGI, will meet the 1st place winner in Nashville to offer a 2-year management contract. MMGI has auditioned thousands of artists and bands for their roster, but only manages twelve artists at one time. This is your opportunity to join the roster of the most talented independent management company in Christian music!
  • Development Package - Along with the management contract comes a development package that incudes vocal coaching by one of Christian music's top vocal coaches. Dr. L. Scott Martin has coached Bebe & Cece Winans, Rachel Lampa, Staci Orrico, and many others. This development package also includes image consulting, stage performance coaching, songwriting evaluation and coaching, as well as consulting in many other areas of development.
  • Marketing Package - Along with the management contract comes a website with webhosting and a professional graphic design package.
  • Booking Management System - Along with the management contract comes access to our booking management system which will help in obtaining as many bookings as you can feasibly handle.
  • Promotion Package - Along with the management contract comes promotion to Christian radio and the news media.
  • A Wireless Microphone System - A brand new AKG WMS 40 Pro Wireless Handheld Microphone System is provided by Guitars and More in Republic, MO.
  • A Listing on the CCMNI Website - The first place winner will be listed as a recommended artist on the Contemporary Christian Music Network International website. This webpage will include a photo, bio, management and booking contact info, and a link to your ShoutLife page so soundclips and video can be heard and seen.
2nd Place Prizes:
  • Development Package - The second place winner will receive a one year development package that includes a goal-setting session, image consulting, stage performance evaluation and coaching, songwriting evaluations and coaching, target market analysis, evaluation of target areas for booking, fundraising advice, merchandising advice, and several other areas of consulting.
  • A Listing on the CCMNI Website - The second place winner will be listed as a recommended artist on the Contemporary Christian Music Network International website. This webpage will include a photo, bio, contact info, and a link to your ShoutLife or MySpace page so your soundclips and videos can be heard and seen.
3rd Place Prizes:
  • Development Package - The third place winner will receive a one year development package that includes a goal-setting session, image consulting, stage performance evaluation and coaching, songwriting evaluations and coaching, target market analysis, evaluation of target areas for booking, fundraising advice, merchandising advice, and several other areas of consulting.
  • A Listing on the CCMNI Website - The third place winner will be listed as a recommended artist on the Contemporary Christian Music Network International website. This webpage will include a photo, bio, contact info, and a link to your ShoutLife or MySpace page so your soundclips and videos can be heard and seen.