Amplify Your Ambitions: $200K Music Contest

0:00It's April 21st. This is Music News Today, AI-powered stories from the music world. I'm Corey with The Story. So Fie, the Country Music Association, and Kelsey Ballerini just dropped to amplify your ambitions contest to boost up-and-coming artists across the country. Emerging musicians can snag up to $200,000 in prizes, plus a slot to perform at an exclusive CMA Fest Show. It's all about giving talent the cash and stage they need to level up. Artists have until April 30th at 11.59 p.m. Eastern time to submit entries online. So Fie picks three finalists from the bunch, then a judging panel mixes music pros and finance experts with a public vote to crown the winner. Prizes include one grand at $200,000 and two runner-ups at $50,000 each. This hits home because 75% of artists fund their own grind, and more than half are lugging debt from chasing dreams. The contest judges' entries on fresh sounds, sharp storytelling, solid performances, and

1:02smart plans to build careers. Kelsey Ballerini, finance whiz, Vivian 2, and Grammy-winning songwriter Shane McNally are on the panel. Finalists get to perform live in Nashville on June 4th, where the winner gets announced in front of the judges. So Fie's pushing financial tools to help artists stabilize and grow, tying into their role as CMA Fest sponsor. Head to amplifyyourambitions.com to enter if you're 18 or older, a U.S. resident, and got a Sophia account. This could be the spark that turns your hustle into hits. Get in the mix before the deadline drops.