Pickers:
It’s Time to Take Your Sound to the National Stage!
You’ve spent years perfecting that roll, nailing those double-stops, and finding the perfect tone. You’ve played the porches, the local jams, and the regional stages. Now, The Picker’s Circuit wants to put you in the spotlight you deserve.
Welcome to the 2027 National Picker’s Championships,
the ultimate coast-to-coast search for the soul of acoustic music.
We aren't just looking for players;
we’re looking for the next legends of the strings.
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Why Join the Circuit?
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State Pride, National Glory: Win at a sanctioned festival in your home state, and you’ll be crowned a State Champion with a direct ticket to the National Finals in Murfreesboro, TN.
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The "Winner-Takes-All" Purse: We’re doing things differently. Every single $25 entry fee from across the entire country goes into one massive pot. The top three overall winners in Murfreesboro walk away with the cash!
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The Nashville Experience: We’re working to hook our finalists up with two nights of lodging in the Murfreesboro area. Just bring your instrument and your "A" game; we’ll handle the rest.
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Get Discovered: With the backing of Nashville Production Studios and the American Musical Arts Group, your performance video and photo will be part of a nationwide network of pros and fans.
The Lowdown (Keep it Simple!)
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Who: Soloists or Bands (Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle/Violin, Upright Bass).
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The Twist: Bands can bring one single drum to keep the heart beating. 🥁
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The Vocals: Feel like singing? Go for it! Prefer to let your fingers do the talking? That works too.
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The Entry: It’s just $25 to throw your hat in the ring. All you need is a photo and a link to a video of you doing what you do best.
Are You Ready to Make History?
The road to Murfreesboro starts with a single pick. Whether you’re a lightning-fast flatpicker or a soulful fiddle player, this is your year.