2017 Competition Information
ROUND 1: Open Round (open to any singer in grades 3-12)
Monday, January 23rd, 4:00-6:00pm
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
8245 Getwell, Southaven
Click HERE for a Registration Form and more information on each round, including performance guidelines and PRIZE information!
2017 Desoto Idol Registration Form
2017 Semi-Finalists **NEWLY ADDED!!
ROUND 2: Semi-Final Round
Monday, January 30th, 6:30pm
Hernando Performing Arts Center
805 Dilworth Lane, Hernando
Admission - $5
Semi-finalist Information Letter
ROUND 3: Final Round
Monday, February 6th, 6:30pm
Hernando Performing Arts Center
805 Dilworth Lane, Hernando
Admission - $5
Suggested Resources
RealPlayer: Free music converter, download Youtube videos and convert to mp3
Audacity: Free music editor (if you want to edit your 2 min track to start somewhere other than the beginning)
Our Judges
New York native Lauren Moscato is a Memphis-made singer/songwriter, in every sense of the genre. Having a background of classical and jazz training, Moscato discovered from a young age how to adapt her vocal and songwriting abilities to a range of genres, from jazz, pop, soul, and classical. Lauren’s emotionally charged lyrics reflect her experiences of living hard times, moving from state-to-state, and upbringing in a ministerial home. Being viewed in the fish bowl lens of a pastor’s daughter left Lauren wanting to stay out of the limelight, but her passion for music was, and still is, apparent and undeniable. She writes not only to draw these emotions out, but to share lessons learned that all will find relatable. The flexibility of her compositions draws her a likeness to other artists including Sara Bareilles, Fiona Apple, and Norah Jones. On any given weekend, Moscato can be found belting out original ballads at local nightclubs or accompanying friends at local Memphis music venues. As an award-winning artist and songwriter, Moscato was recently tapped by GRAMMY songwriting Hall of Fame honoree David Porter to take part in his Consortium MMT Emerging Stars program. Following the success, of her single, “He Gives Me Strength,” Lauren signed to Blue TOM records, currently grinding it out to release her first fulllength, self-titled album in April 2016. Check out Lauren's website here: http://www.laurenmoscato.com/
Seth Austin is a 21 year old country music singer/songwriter from Hernando, MS. Seth was born and raised in DeSoto County. (Tip of the Sip) This up and coming artist grew up on Elvis Presley, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, and George Strait. He entertained his neighbors with his weekend concerts out on his front porch. From the front porch to the stages he plays today, Seth still has the same love and passion for music as he did back then. He is quickly making a name for himself throughout DeSoto County and the Memphis area. Seth's very first single, "I'm Alright," hit 15,000 views in 24 hours on Facebook and also 400+ shares! Since then he has been writing and putting his songs out on YouTube just waiting for the world to hear. So what are you waiting on? Go support and listen to this amazing artist! Check out Seth's website here: https://sethaustinmusic.com/home