TIME TO SHINE
Submit your original song for a chance
to record in Nashville.
Compete for a chance to record your song in Nashville
To all the music artists in our communities: here is your chance to take a favorite song you’ve written and record it in Nashville. Now in its second year, the Sounds of Skyline Song Competition celebrates the sounds and voices of the places we serve. And to us, there’s no sweeter sound than the communities of Eastern Tennessee, Southwestern Virginia, and Western North Carolina.
Sweet sounds, sweeter rewards
Our contest recognizes both a Grand Prize winner and a Runner-Up. Both will receive a trip to Nashville to record their winning song alongside professional musicians. The Grand Prize winner will also have booked opportunities to perform at local events we sponsor.
See highlights from last year’s recording
The Road to Nashville
How your song gets from here to the recording studio.
April 8 - May 6
Skyline National Bank accepts submissions of original songs.
May 7 - May 21
The public votes for their favorite entry.
June 4
Top vote-getters are evaluated by a panel of judges to determine Grand Prize winner and Runner-up.
June
Both winners attend virtual pre-production meetings with the Nashville team.
June
Winners travel to Nashville to record with a professional production team, including accomplished studio musicians.
July
Production team mixes, masters, and delivers final files.
Qualifications & Requirements
- All songs must be original and performed by the songwriter.
- Each submission must be a video recording of the songwriter performing the song without backing or pre-recorded audio tracks. Live instrumental accompaniment is permitted.
- Songs may not exceed four minutes in length.
- Every submission must begin with a brief introduction that includes the songwriter’s name and where you live.
- All entries must be family friendly. If you would not play it for your grandmother, please choose a different song.
- Must be 18 years of age or older and live within a 50-mile radius of a Skyline National Bank at the time of entry. A valid driver’s license is required for verification.
- You do not need to be a Skyline National Bank customer.
- One entry per person.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are winners selected?
All submissions are included in an open public vote. Top vote-getters are then evaluated by a panel of judges to determine the Grand Prize Winners and the Runner-Up.
When is the entry period? April 8 - May 6, 2026. How/when are winners announced? The Grand Prize Winner and the Runner-Up are both announced in June. Winners will be contacted directly by Skyline National Bank via email. After that, we’ll make public announcements. Who owns the rights to my song after I submit it? You retain songwriter rights to your song. Official rules/schedule.