Today's Superstar: Does This Sound Vaguely Familiar?
Published October 10, 2002
The TODAY Show is holding an Idol-like competition - do you have what it takes?
- Think you have what it takes to be the next Faith Hill, Enrique Iglesias or Alicia Keys?
- Tired of crooning in the shower and finally ready to take the world with your singing ability? Then here's your shot to be the next singing sensation as NBC's Today show launches a U.S. search for the next music icon called - "Today's Superstar."
Here's what you need to do: fill out the entry form, print it out, and send it along with your VHS demo tape and contestant release form. The demo tape should consist of the entrant singing two songs a cappella and solo, with the songs no more than one minute in length. One song can be of the entrant's choice, with the second song to be selected from the list on the entry form. Single performers only, sorry no group performances for this competition. (Only TYPED entry forms will be accepted. Demo tapes WILL NOT be returned to entrants. Only open to residents 18 and older that reside in the continental U.S. Please read rules for complete eligibility requirements.)
Up to six entrants will be selected to participate in a month long competition that begins in November. The person selected as "Today's Superstar" will have the opportunity to perform live before a national audience in Rockefeller Plaza on NBC's "Today" show. They will also have an opportunity to do a recording session with Warner Bros. Records Inc. Can you meet these requirements? Then begin your quest to become "Today's Superstar" by clicking the next button.
TODAY'S SUPERSTAR
Official Rules
October 10, 2002
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, go to http://www.today.msnbc.com, ("TODAY Web Site") and click on the "TODAY'S SUPERSTAR" Application Form, print and complete the application. Each entrant must also prepare a videotape (VHS format) no longer than three (3) minutes containing the following original footage: an introduction of himself/herself (no longer than one minute in length), the entrant singing one song (or portion of a song) of his/her choice a cappella and solo (no longer than one minute in length), and the entrant singing one song (or portion of a song) a cappella and solo from the list of songs on the application (no longer than one minute in length). Each entrant must also sign the Contestant Release (at the bottom of the Application Form) and submit it along with his/her videotape. Then mail (1) the Application Form and Contestant Release and (2) your application VHS videotape, as described above, to: TODAY'S SUPERSTAR, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Room 380 E, New York, New York 10112.
Entrants may only enter once. Entries may be submitted beginning at 8:00 A.M. EST on October 10, 2002 and must be received no later than 11:59 P.M. EST on October 21, 2002. All entries, including application forms, videotapes and releases, become the property of NBC and will not be acknowledged or returned.
- Today's Superstar: Does This Sound Vaguely Familiar?
- Published: October 10, 2002
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Anne, it looks like you have to be 18 according to their rules.
dear today show, Why isn't application attached to this site in an obvious manner. Also, I cannot easily find the list of songs that the contestant are suppose to choose one song from.
thank you,
dURAND ross
Yeah, my family told me about this on 10/10 and I checked out the site--I emailed them immediately and asked What exactly is the prize?? I don't get it--you just basically sing for free and they just house you for 2 1/2 weeks
oh well, I'm desperate, over the hill and I can crack a few jokes, I'll go for it
I hired the videographers-=we're shootin saturday
I'm The StaR
Vote For ME
WHEN DO THEY CONTACT THE FINALISTS? I HEARD
IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE END OF THIS WEEK
10/25/02
3-4 weeks ago i sent application & vhs for review have i been heard yet ?
just curious
carrene
Carrene, we're just a news and reviews site - we have no connection to NBC. You'll have to ask them. Thanks.
HELP!!!!!! we are from charlestown r.i. and my daughter has the most beautiful voice . we miissed the deadline for the contest. how and what do you do to get into the music or make a connection in new york . thank you . becky is 18 years old.
To Brian Lee:
I'm in mid-life crisis, but when you sang " I will always love you", you gave me hope to carry on! Your fan, Sherry in Wichita
To: Brian Lee,
Oh my GOSH!!!!!!You made me cry,and gave me chill bumps at the same time. I was really worried about the song you chose today, but you were wonderful. Just a joy to watch! Keep up the good work---we already LOVE you! Sherry in Alabama
Brian,
Your singing is fabulous, and you could pass for Vince Gill. Hope you're the winner.
Jan in Va.
I didn't find out about the contest until too late. I'd really like to give it a shot. Will there be a "Today's Superstar II"? I really hope so.
Thank you,
Janelle
Denver, CO
We vote for Brian Lee both me and my husband.
Dan,
I thought your performance today was outstanding. I vote for you. I could not find the site to vote so hopefully you still get my vote. You should be the superstar.
Krys
My husband and I think Brian Lee is the next superstar! He has a beautiful voice and a great personality and deserves to win!
brian lee, we hope you win.we feel that your voice is inspiritrational,a voice that is calming and soothing to millions.we would also enjoy hearing you sing gossel songs.good luck on a beautiful voice and a new career.george and sarah
I think Kelly and Rose should be in the finals. Dan should have been voted off a long time ago. Maybe a panel of qualified people should make up the next voting.
DANNY YOU CAN REALLY, REALLY SING. I HOPE YOU WIN. I MEAN CRISTY IS GOOD, BUT NOT ALL THAT GREAT. I WISH YOU THE BEST--WINNING AND A MUSIC CAREER. AGAIN, YOU WERE AWESOME!!!!!GOOD LUCK!!!
A FAN, MELISSA
Kristy
You are awesome!! We knew you would kick butt!! Keep it up! We have tons of people voting for you, and we're praying for you!
Love,
Melissa and Cary
I COULD NOT FIND THE SITE TO VOTE. I WOULD LIKE TO VOTE FOR DAN. HE HAS HAD SOME TOUGH SONGS TO SING AND HAS DONE A GREAT JOB. ALSO HIS STAGE PERFORMANCE IS SO GOOD. HE ISN'T JUST UP THERE SINGING A SONG. HE MAKES YOU FEEL THE SONG. HE SINGS WITH HIS VOICE AND HIS BODY. CHRISTY IS GOOD, BUT SHE DOESN'T MAKE YOU FEEL THE SONG. GREAT JOB DAN !!! I'D BUY YOUR RECORDS!!! MY VOTES FOR DAN.
NANCY
HOW DO I VOTE? I can't find it anywhere?????
i want to vote. where is the site?
I just saw today's superstar contestants sing and i want to vote for them but can't find the site on today.msnbc.com...please help me find this...a fan...10/27/03
I'm sick and tired of the singers,record companies pick.
Heres a clue they all sound the same
give it up, start giving unique voices a chance.
I would like to vote but can,t bring up
the site to do so. today.msnbc.com does
not bring up voting, only the rules and
about the past winner.
Can you help?
Iwould like to know if today on the show with Harry Connick Jr. the gentleman name Jimmy Grant is the son of Grant Green. because the musicplayed in the background is called sookie sookie by Grant Green.
no relation as far as I can tell
I cant find TODAY'S SUPERSTAR 2004 site I want to audiotion and get the form where do I find the form? and site
Michelle
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I am 17. Can I enter with my parents permission?
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