Hottest New Artist Song Contest 2009

The "Hottest New Artist" (HNA) song contest is open to US Citizens, residents and US military members serving overseas. At this time, entrants may submit into Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, inspirational and alternative categories./n/nThe "Hottest New Artist" (HNA) song contest is open to US Citizens, residents and US military members serving overseas. At this time, entrants may submit into Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, inspirational and alternative categories. Entries will be played on air on the Hottest New Artist Radio Show, Thursday nights at 8pm, streaming live at 1340WHAP.com (livestream/media/whapradio) and 1340AM on the radio dial. The show broadcasts to 70,500 listeners in the Richmond, VA area. Songs are also judged by industry music professionals and web polls.



Submissions will be screened on production quality, originality, song writing overall impact and radio readiness (edit out explicit lyrics; no re-mixes or samples). If selected as one of the 40 Semi-Finalist you must provide edited song within a few weeks of notification.



A three phase song battle is for emerging artist to submit original songs for the chance to become PDS Entertainment LLC (ASCAP) Top 20 & #1 HNA. Phase I includes 40 Semi finalists selected by virtue of their song then artist moves to Phase II and performs at Meeting of Artist (in person, or by video/conference – see rules).



The Top 20 & #1 Finalist receive publishing contract, compilation CD, promotion and are paid royalties with #1 artist offered complete album package. All 40 finalists will receive prizes that will be posted on website as their sponsors and partners development. The promoter plans on reviewing submissions within 30 days of submitting.