2026 Music Contest

Contact
Berry and Denise Wynn | Email:
ddenisewynn@gmail.com

• All music and voice will go through our on-stage sound system only. Plug-in acoustic instruments and/or electric bass allowed.
• No prerecorded music allowed.
• All cover music must be pre-1926 or public domain (not covered by copyright laws).
• Original music is allowed and must exemplify and reflect family and old-fashioned values. Please include a copy of lyrics prior to the contest.
• Not open to Baker Creek’s contracted musicians, past or present.
• Not open to Baker Creek employees or their families.
• The length of each performance shall be 3½ minutes or less.
• Only one song is allowed unless it is a continuous-play medley.
• Participants can only enter the contest as a member of one act.
• Previous first-place winners are not eligible to enter until three years after their last win. (Includes solo acts and all members of any winning bands.)
• Only participants in the music contest are allowed on the stage at any time.
  Clothing shall be modest and contain no writing. (Old-time clothing is preferred.)
• Contestants must sign up by noon Sunday, May 3 at the Opry Stage. No exceptions! We are expecting big crowds! Come early so you don’t miss out!!

---

Additional Info

• Every band member will be required to sign a musician’s agreement form prior to the contest. A copy of the form will be provided with the sign-up sheet. Denise Wynn will be in the stage area to answer any questions.
• First-place winner could possibly be hired to play in the future at a Baker Creek festival!
• We ask that professional entertainers not enter the contest. We are looking for new talent!
• Participants agree to all forms of photography, video, and audio recordings conducted by Baker Creek and give permission for the company to use without compensation.