Hottest New Artist Song Contest 2010

The Hottest New Artist song contest is seeking submissions in various genre categories including hip-hop, R&B, holy hip-hop, gospel, country, rock, pop, metal, jazz, inspirational, alternative, comedic, and more. All entries will be aired on the Hottest New Artist radio show and further prizes include placement on a compilation CD, a publishing contract, an album package, and more. Final prizes will be announced on the HNA website./n/nThe Hottest New Artist song contest is seeking submissions in various genre categories including hip-hop, R&B, holy hip-hop, gospel, country, rock, pop, metal, jazz, inspirational, alternative, comedic, and more. Entries will be played on air on the Hottest New Artist radio show, which airs Thursday nights at 8pm on 1340WHAP.com, at 1340AM on the radio dial, or on radiotime.com.

All 40 finalists will receive prizes that will be posted on the HNA website as their sponsors and partners are announced.

The show broadcasts to 70,000 listeners in the Richmond, VA area and on the internet. Songs are judged by industry professionals, radio show callers, internet polls, and event attendees (based on live on video performances). Submissions will be screened on production quality, originality, song writing overall impact and radio readiness. Artists should edit out explicit lyrics; no re-mixes or samples please.

The three phase song battle is for emerging artist to submit original songs for the chance to become PDS Entertainment LLC (ASCAP) Top Artists and #1 HNA.

• Phase I: 40 semi-finalists will be selected by virtue of their song and move on to the next phase
• Phase II: Artists perform at Meeting of Artist (in person or by video- see website for rules)
• Phase III: up to 20 Top artists receive publishing contract, placement on a compilation CD, promotion, and are paid royalties. Additionally, the first place artist will be offered a complete album package.

The contest is open to US Citizens, residents and US military members serving overseas.