Multi-Week Karaoke Competition
Sponsored by Crown Royal

Open to anyone over the age of 21 who has not won first place in a previous Sing for the Crown competition.

Free to enter.

1st Place Prize – $800 cash
2nd Place Prize – $200 cash

Registration Deadline – Midnight, January 31st, 2026.
Register online at MaggieMeyersHSV.com/contest or in person at Maggie Meyers Irish Pub.

Preliminary – 7:30 PM, Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Week 1 – 8:30 PM, Friday, February 13th, 2026
Week 2 – 8:30 PM, Friday, February 27th, 2026
Week 3 – 8:30 PM, Friday, March 13th, 2026
Week 4 Finale – 8:30 PM, Friday, March 27th, 2026

The preliminary date shall only take place should entries exceed 30 contestants. Contestants will be notified by February 2nd if a preliminary round is required. During the preliminary, judges will score all contestants. The top 30 will move on to the 4-week contest. These scores will not carry over to the contest.

All contestants are required to perform on each date. Missing a contest date will result in automatic disqualification. See “Stand In” section for details. Last-place contestants are not removed from the contest. Scores are calculated each night and carry over to the following week.

A song choice may be submitted any time prior to the start of a contest. No changes are allowed once a contest has commenced.

No two contestants may perform the same song on any given night, and no contestant may perform the same song more than once during the competition.

Judges will notify contestants of any conflicts and have the final say on song selections.

Contestants are allowed to miss one date without being automatically disqualified, provided they supply a stand-in performer. The stand-in will receive a 20-point penalty in the Vocal Category, and their score will be added to the contestant’s total. Failure to provide a stand-in will result in automatic disqualification.

At the conclusion of each contest date, contestants may request a private score discussion with the judges. Judges will provide feedback and improvement tips. Contestants will receive a copy of their score sheets; originals will remain with the judges.

Maggie Meyers reserves the right to use a secure online or digital scoring system in place of paper score sheets. In such cases, judges will enter scores electronically using tablets or computers. All scoring categories, descriptions, and transparency policies will remain the same. Digital records will be securely stored and made available to contestants upon request.

A minimum of three judges will be selected by Maggie Meyers for each contest. Additional judges may be added at the discretion of the organizers. Score sheets (digital or paper) are finalized once all judges sign or submit electronically.

Scores cannot be changed after being submitted, except for the addition of crowd vote points.

Transparent scoring will be implemented. Any contestant may request the scores of any other contestant at any time.

Pitch Accuracy (20 pts) – Contestants must demonstrate consistent pitch control and stay on key.

Range & Power (15 pts) – Contestants should show skill across their range and deliver power with control.

Tone Quality (15 pts) – The singer’s voice should be pleasant, rich, and appropriate for the song.

Clarity & Diction (10 pts) – Lyrics must be clearly understandable with proper articulation.

Confidence (10 pts) – Performers should appear comfortable, natural, and in control on stage.

Engagement (10 pts) – Judges assess how effectively the performer connects with the audience.

Performance (10 pts) – Evaluates overall delivery, expression, and creativity; props and costumes may enhance the act.

Applause (10 pts) – Reflects audience reaction and enjoyment of the performance.

Crowd Engagement (10 pts) – Measures how well the performer involves and energizes the crowd.

Crowd Vote (up to 30 pts) – Contestants receive one point per vote, up to 25 points total.

The contest finale will be held on Friday, March 27th, 2026. Contestants may not use a stand-in on this date. At the conclusion of the contest, all accumulated scores will be totaled. The contestant with the highest score will be declared the winner; the second highest will be the runner-up.

In the event of a tie for 1st or 2nd place, contestants will perform one additional song to determine placement. Prize money will be presented at the conclusion of the final contest.

Automatic disqualification according to the rules above cannot be overturned. Judges, by unanimous vote, may disqualify a contestant for behavior that causes major disruption, demonstrates unsportsmanlike conduct, or undermines the integrity of the competition.