House of Blues, the renowned music venue and supporter of traditional American sounds, and Warner Brothers have partnered for a gospel singing competition in conjunction with Alcon Entertainment’s and Warner Bros. Pictures highly anticipated film Joyful Noise opening nationwide on January 13, 2012.
Written and directed by Todd Graff, -Joyful Noise stars Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton in a funny and inspirational story of music, hope, love and renewal. The musically driven story also brings together the sounds of gospel, pop, country, rock and R & B with memorable songs, performed by the cast, from a wide range of artists, including Michael Jackson, Usher, Chris Brown, Paul McCartney, Sly & the Family Stone and Stevie Wonder. Dolly Parton also wrote original songs for the film which also features an original score by award-winning composer Mervyn Warren.
Gospel music has been an integral part of House of Blues since the clubs first opened in 1992, said David Fortin, VP Marketing House of Blues. -One of our signature events is Gospel Brunch® on Sundays which combines our soulful cuisine with amazing live gospel acts, so this partnership and competition was a natural for us.
Nicole Sedita, VP Promotions Warner Bros. added, -We’re excited to tie this amazing and inspirational story into the opportunity of a lifetime for someone to sing these wonderful songs at one of the most famous music venues in the world.
Contestants who wish to enter can go to www.houseofblues/joyfulnoise.com, where they can upload a video of a solo performance or a group of up to four people singing either -Amazing Grace or -This Little Light of Mine a-capella. Peers will vote on these videos and the top ten will advance to another round where they will be judged by a panel, including five-time Grammy Award winner Mervyn Warren.
Submission dates are December 7-December 22, 2011 (submissions end at 11:50 pm). The voting period will be from December 23-December, 29, 2011 at 4:59 pm.
The winner(s) will be flown out to Los Angeles from January 7-10, 2012 to attend the -Joyful Noise movie premiere as well as perform their winning song at Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Sunset Strip.
