Semi-finalists will have five minutes to perform in front of judges.
And some may receive coaching from Paige King-Johnson, a country singer who grew up on a North Carolina farm. PCG Artist Development from Nashville, Tenn., will also provide support.
Other singers associated with PCG Arist Development include Kate Boytek and Megan Nadin.
King-Johnson is also the first ever musical ambassador for Got to Be NC.
“I get to blend two very big parts of my life and my heart together in a fun new way to reach people of all ages throughout all the special hometowns in our great state,” she said in a promotional video for the contest.
The grand prize winner of the NC Ag Star contest will receive:
- A professional songwriting session,
- One song recorded and produced by a producer from Nashville,
- Training from industry professionals, and
- Got to Be NC performance opportunities.
The competition is scheduled to have four semi-final events:
Friday, Sept. 16 at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair in Fletcher.
Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax.
Friday, Nov. 4 at Martin Community College in Williamston.
And Sunday, Nov. 6 at University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive.
Other country artists with North Carolina roots include Luke Combs, Randy Travis, Kellie Pickler and Danielle Peck.