Guitar Center launches omnichannel music contest

Los Angeles – Guitar Center is launching the fourth installment of its omnichannel “Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter,” offering aspiring singer-songwriters across the country the chance to take their careers to the next level, on Sep. 1. The winner of Guitar Center's Singer-Songwriter 4 will have the opportunity to record a four-song E.P with producer Don Was, perform to a national television audience on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” new gear, $25,000 cash and more.



Beginning Sept. 1 through Nov. 2, unsigned singer-songwriters from across the continental United States are invited to submit an original live music performance video online. Submissions will be ranked on their social media engagement and fan growth throughout the submission period. The top-ranked 150 artists will be reviewed personally by Don Was who will then handpick five finalists to perform live at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, where one winner will be named.