Kentucky Opry Talent Search

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I sing with a track, or do I have to sing with the band?
2. How would a person go about being a guest on the Kentucky Opry Show?

Q. Can I sing with a track, or do I have to sing with the band?

A. It's best if you sing with the band. There are several reasons for this.

If everyone sings with the band except for one or two, the judges may wonder why you didn't sing with the band and may give you a lower score.
If you always sing with a track, you'll never learn how to sing with a live band.
It requires more experience and practice to sing with the band.
It's more fun to sing with the band, because you build a rapport with them, and they with you.
When people pay to get in to see the show, it's very boring to sit and watch people sing with karaoke tracks.
For many singers and musicians, it forces them to get out of their comfort zone and do something they haven't done before. I believe this is good for them. Whether they feel uncomfortable or not is unimportant - they'll get over that. They are developing a valuable skill, that after they learn it, they appreciate it VERY much.
No one EVER sings at the Grand Ole Opry with a track.

Q. How would a person go about being a guest on the Kentucky Opry Show?

A. The Opry is ALWAYS looking for good talent. Singers are plentiful, but The Kentucky Opry is looking for guests that are uncommon, something unique & rare - for instance, a girl singer that can also play sax or harmonica; guys that can sing, play guitar, and play fiddle; cloggers or kids that can sing and play an instrument of any kind. We recommend you get into the Talent Search, and get exposure to our audience. If our crowd likes you we will have you back as a guest. If you were to win or do really well in the Talent Search, you would probably get booked for several guest appearances at the Opry.