Who Can Try Out for KWCUSA?...

            A contestant must represent a single country. They must have lived in the country for over 3 years or have citizenship (i.e. a national passport and social security number) of the country they are representing.

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Is there an Age Restriction?..

The age of entry in the Karaoke World Championships within the United States is 21*. 

(*The official age of entry for the International competition is 18+) 

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Are Professional Artists Allowed to Compete?...

          Anyone is eligible for entry as long as they do not have a signed recording contract as a singer with a professional label and/or does not have a manager or any agreement that might be in conflict with their full participation in the KWCUSA competition season.

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​What if I have participated on a major vocal TV show?...

           Participants in major vocal television shows will be considered as eligible as long as they did not win the show they were on, were not included in the final rounds of the competition and were not given any contractual obligations that might be in conflict with participating in the full KWCUSA competition season.

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What if I have been a finalist in KWC in the past?...

            Singers from previous competition years are welcome to compete again after 1 year off from their placing division (*except any first-place world champion winners). 

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Do I have to try out in person?...

          You are not required to audition in a live in person event however If you would like to represent your local venue and then your state on the official state team at the KWCUSA National Finals you must try out in person at an official Local Talent Audition Location. 

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Video Audition Rounds will also be held for those in areas with no KWCUSA Live Local Talent Audition Locations.  Competitors are invited to participate in both live and video auditions in the 2025 audition season.     

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Does an Official Paid Membership help my chances?

           We encourage all KWCUSA singers and supporters get an official KWCUSA paid membership to take advantage of the many benefits it offers.  Benefits include access to your notes and scores for any judged audition round, access to KWCUSA Mentorship team to help interpret the notes and scores and work on your performances, special events and discounts as well as exclusive raffles throughout the year! While there are no guarantees as all scores are based on the set criteria and the opinions of the jury for that round, however having the details provided in those notes and scores can help you make sure not to leave and easy points behind at your next audition. 

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Will finals be on a stage?...

           The 2025 KWCUSA Finals will be held LIVE on stage in Las Vegas Nevada at the Plaza Hotel & Casino at the Sand Dollar Downtown August 11th through August 14th 2025. ​

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Are There Prizes?...

              Yes!  The 1st place KWCUSA winner for 2025 will receive airfare and accommodations in the 2025 host country of Thailand and the beautiful city of Bangkok to represent Team USA in the 2025 KWC World Finals. 

The remaining cash awards and prizes are found listed on this website under the prizes tab.

The biggest prize in the KWCUSA is something provided to  everyone competitor no matter their final rankings in the connections and friendships with an incredible group of like minded artists and individuals from around the country and around the world!