"There's an incredible amount of unheard talent out there waiting to be discovered, and I'm thrilled to be part of a project that opens up the discovery process to the estimated one billion members of the online community," said O'Neal. "I can't wait to see the performances and help discover Nashville's newest voice of country."

Rounder one continues until June 26. Singers can enter the first round of the contest by recording audio karaoke performances from a selection of over 700 songs. Anyone can vote online for free at http://bix.yahoo.com/TheRoadToNashville. A total of 50 semi-finalists will be voted on to move to the second round.

The semis will be from July 10-Aug. 78. The semi-finalists will be will be given free webcams and asked to submit 1 video karaoke performance, from which 10 finalists will be chosen by the internet community.

The final round will be Aug. 21-28 with the 10 finalists flown to Nashville for their final audition, which will be taped live in front of an expert panel of judges on Aug. 21-22. The judging panel will choose one grand prize winner to receive $50,000 and a demo deal.

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