Andre Harrell to Host Soul Search Competition for Next Great R&B Singer
Along with Radio One Inc, Atlantic Records,
Interactive One and Our Stage
One semi-finalist will be selected from Charlotte to move on to compete for a Recording Contract and $10,000
WQNC-FM, Radio One Charlotte, will host the Andre Harrell Super Star Soul Search Auditions where 50 regional contestants will perform in the presence of music legend Andre Harrell, and celebrity Judges K-Ci of Jodeci and Shareffa of DTP.
These 50 finalists were chosen from over 2,500 nationwide entries and only (1) semi – finalist from the Charlotte region will be chosen. The six regional semi–finalists, along with one national semi–finalist, will compete in Atlanta on July 31stfor a recording contract and $10, 000 in cash.
What: Andre Harrell Super Star Soul Search Auditions
Where: House of Jazz
8630 University Executive Park Drive
Charlotte, NC28262
When: July 8, 2010, 11AM – 3PM
Why:To select regional finalist to compete for recording contract and $10,000 cash
For Media inquires please contact:
Ashley Kalmanowitz
212.707.2051
About Radio One:
Radio One, Inc. ( is a diversified media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. The Company is one of the nation's largest radio broadcasting companies, currently owning 53 broadcast stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States. As a part of its core broadcasting business, Radio One operates syndicated programming including the Russ Parr Morning Show, the Yolanda Adams Morning Show, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, CoCo Brother Live, CoCo Brother's "Spirit" program, Bishop T.D. Jakes’ “Empowering Moments”, the Reverend Al Sharpton Show, and the Warren Ballentine Show. The Company also owns a controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. ( owner of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and other businesses associated with Tom Joyner. Beyond its core radio broadcasting business, Radio One owns Interactive One ( an online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment, which operates a number of branded sites, including News One, UrbanDaily, HelloBeautiful, Community Connect Inc. ( an online social networking company, which operates a number of branded websites, including BlackPlanet, MiGente, and Asian Avenue and an interest in TV One, LLC ( a cable/satellite network programming primarily to African-Americans.
About Atlantic Records:
Atlantic Records, which celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2008, currently ranks as the #1 label in the music industry. Founded in New York City, the label grew from literally a one- room operation into one of the world’s preeminent music companies. Atlantic has released a string of recordings that have had a profound impact on the course of modern music, its rich history including such musical icons as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Coltrane, and Led Zeppelin. The Atlantic roster today includes many of the world’s most popular recording artists, among them James Blunt, B.o.B, Phil Collins, Death Cab for Cutie, Missy Elliott, Estelle, Flo Rida, Lupe Fiasco, Gnarls Barkley, Kid Rock, Matchbox Twenty, Jason Mraz, Sean Paul, Rush, Shinedown, Staind, Rob Thomas, T.I., Trey Songz, Uncle Kracker, Zac Brown Band, and many more.
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