Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2025 has launched a virtual singer/songwriter competition to spotlight emerging country music talent. The winner will perform alongside Tyler Hubbard, Rhett Akins, and Old Dominion at Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley during CRS 2025. Organized with LOOT8, the event features four live-streamed preliminaries on January 7, 8, 14, and 15, culminating in Grand Finals on January 22. The grand prize includes cash, global exposure, and professional feedback. Participants must perform original songs and own full rights to their music. Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, hosted by Fitz from Country Top 40, is an intimate showcase for artists to share their music and stories. CRS 2025 also features the New Faces of Country Music showcase and numerous other performances. Registration for the event, set for February 19—21 at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, is open now. Full details and competition guidelines are available on the LOOT8 website.