The Grand Prize Winner of the 2011 Great Arkansas Talent Search will receive:

• $3,000 cash
• A complete produced, recorded studio album at Infrared Studios.
• CD layout of your album.
• Photo shoot for your album and promotion.
• Complete promotion package.
• Album release on infraredrecords.com.
• Presentation to a major label.
• Headline an Infrared Records Showcase.

Runner up prizes in years past have included:

• A complete produced, recorded 4 song EP at Infrared Studios.
• Photo and promotion packages.
• Studio scholarships good toward the recording of your song.
• A vocal lesson from a Master Vocal Coach.
• Participation in the Infrared Records Showcase
• Presentation to a major label.

So, it’s important to perform your best!   The GATS has hosted over 700 contestants over the last few years.  Many enter the contest each year to improve their skills, meet other musicians and learn about the industry.