Belk’s Southern Musician Showcase Announces Winners

2014 Southern Musician Showcase

by Donna Vissman

Nashville shines as Belk announces the winners of the Southern Musician Showcase. The showcase was open to solo artists and bands including a variety of genres, such as Pop, Country, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass and Americana.

Contestants were asked to submit three original songs, a brief biography that details their affiliation to the South, head shots with a full length photo and video. All of the semifinalist competed in regional auditions.

“We have been incredibly impressed by the talent we have seen through the Southern Musician Showcase,” said Jon Pollack, Belk Executive Vice President of Marketing, Sales Promotion and eCommerce. “We are so proud of these winning Southern musicians, and are looking forward to giving them the opportunity of a lifetime.”

Out of the 2,000 submissions, these six winners will receive a cash prize, a performance wardrobe and stylist provided by Belk and the the opportunity at a Belk-sponsored event at a Live Nation amphitheater in Dallas, Birmingham, Raleigh, Atlanta or Charlotte.

Emily Hackett
Emily Hackett of Nashville

Their song may even be chosen for use in an upcoming Belk commercial.

List of Winners:
Emily Hackett- Nashville, Tn
The Christian Lopez Band-Martinsburg, W. VA
Laney Jones- Mount Dora, Fl
Jackie Venson- Austin, Tx
Surviving Allison Band- Corinth, MS
Gabbie McGee- Atlanta, Ga