Submissions for the Semifinals are open, until Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3pm CDT

Congratulations to the 25 Round 2 artists who have made it to the Semifinals.

For those not in the top 25 from Round 2, we thank you for sharing your talent and hope you will audition again next year. Voting will begin Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9pm CDT – Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 9pm CDT.   For the upcoming Semifinal round:

•     🎶 Artists submit a new video (original or cover song).
•     🎶 Semifinal scores are determined by a 50/50 calculation:
  •           🎶 50% public vote, each vote is cast through a $1 donation, with a 5 vote minimum.
  •           🎶 50% judges’ scores, based on vocal ability, originality, performance, and message.
•     🎶 Only the Top 5 Contestants will advance to the Showcase Finals.
•     🎶 20% of each $1 vote goes to the artist & 20% goes to their beneficiary.
•     🎶 Votes from Round 2 do not carry over—everyone starts fresh.
•     🎶 The $50 minimum still applies for disbursement eligibility.