Hot Country - Breakout Artist

This is your shot at country stardom!

Hot Country Radio and Route 905 Country Festival are searching for the next local breakout artist.

From now till May 15th, submit a video of your original country song BELOW, and you could walk away with a performance slot at Route 905 Country Festival, an on-air interview, plus a career-boosting prize pack from Birthday Cake Records!

Claim your fame on the Route 905 stage!

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HOW IT WORKS

ARTISTS MUST SUBMIT A VIDEO OF AN ORIGINAL SONG BY MAY 15TH

WE'LL REVEAL THE FIRST ROUND OF FINALISTS MAY 19TH AT 8AM.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST UNTIL ROUND ONE CLOSES ON MAY 29TH

WE'LL REVEAL THE SECOND ROUND OF FINALISTS JUNE 1ST AT 8AM.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST UNTIL ROUND TWO CLOSES ON JUNE 11TH

WE'LL RANDOMLY DRAW OUR BREAKOUT ARTIST FROM THE TOP 3 FINALISTS! WE'LL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER ON MONDAY, JUNE 15TH AT 8AM

WHAT YOU COULD WIN

A PERFORMANCE SLOT AT THE ROUTE 905 COUNTRY FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY, JULY 24TH

MANAGEMENT AND CAREER 101 - A CONSULTING SESSION ABOUT ARTIST MANAGEMENT AND CAREER GROWTH

AN INTERVIEW ON THE HOT COUNTRY COUNTDOWN WITH TRACY LYNN

ABOUT

Route 905 Country Festival is a celebration of world-class talent and local Canadian country music, bringing together top regional artists while offering a unique musical experience right in Hamilton, Ontario. Join us for a weekend of great music and unforgettable moments! This is a great space to share the story of our festival, the passion behind our event, and the experience we aim to create for our attendees.

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