Duet For Dollars - Round Two!

Round Two Is Announced!

Do you want to know how to get people to go all out, stop at nothing and perform like it's their last!? Put $1,000 on the line! Holy smokes, the competition is already too hot to handle and we're just getting started.

With over 340 duets to listen to, the judges have had an incredibly difficult time narrowing down the batch to our Top 100 - but we've done it! Before we announce the results we want to thank everyone for your entries. I think this is said in every contest, but there is no lack of talent on this site and you guys have brought it out in fine form.

The competition is stiff and if you didn't advance this time, please still take a bow and be proud of your entry! If this continues to go well, we will continue to have more contests (and cash prizes) so we hope to see you again!

Once we announce the Top 100, please scroll down to see Round 2's rules and duet challenge requirements.

The Top 100 Duo's!

The talent was insane and it was grueling to make such a big cut but we are very proud of our Top 100! So congrats to those advancing into Round 2!

In Alphabetical Order by One Partner

_SmrtrDin_Da_AvgBear & Debbie426
AllisonD & Baz
AngelaSweden & FleaCDP
aqtrcowgirl & dannyboo
BarefootJorji & TheSnapanator
barrybailey40 & SimplyBabette
Bigbopper55 & MrsBop
BluePassion & Becca07
Bug & WildcatKevin
CarrieAngel & jrnyman
CatBallou & Bluescorpion
Cathelia & Tx_Knight
-Caz- & Shetlandbob
Chanda & Shaun
chenili & sanra
coach4cats & twitch
cory_deschamps & red-robin
ctrysing3 & chanteuse65
DarkDreamer & Bcmvf
DarkGable & SibbyP
daytripzip & Beki
Dgalang & BigGeorge
dinomyte & ksolodan
DSA3098 & DEEGOLDEN
EarthStory & AlexanderJ10
elliexx & patsvalentine
estelle1972 & linic99
FawnD & k2501961
--FireFly76-- & --Turbo--
Florrie & moon045
goobcansing2 & GinaMarie72
IanHarrod & Cinderella80
Indy_Rosser & Diva_chic
Iras & JFKFRANK
Jack8631 & Dixieland-Babe
jackalson & lilcracker
jasminenatural & BryanKeith
JimmyFranco & Sarahnades
JJMartin & JoiaRox
Joei & MzAna
JustBrea & amatchlesslyric
KarmelDiVa & -KikiP-
klynne2 & Tommy_Wedding
ky777 & wulfsbergvw
LadyAshe & lovexhatexlove88
Larry-G & JENNIROSE
lori4222 & g-13
LotusKid & Leylin
luv2zing & Jennifer72
maggibaggi & timmy_17
maizemae & slam6
mamma & bullfrog
MarcelleBeavers & DebraDuncan
Maree & hipoldman
mattfromga & stargirl
MEXY & kenzaga
Mhell & arra
miamiwildflower & NMC70
Michelle48304 & Constantine
MistyMorn_2 & RGee58
MoonDreams & prisma09
Mrfastpitch12 & CityandMusic
MrsChase & jimbridger
musicalheart & rommel_v
piggelinis & socomicefox
RaeZee & Leezianne
Ragewind & a_god_s
Raym & strawberryfields109
ReRee & Bob-H
Retta_4_U & wannapa
rfwells32 & Xtine
RGRCP32 & Princess-Junne
rocker_666 & Robinfw1
RussDCrooner & TitaPro
samiam171 & Jay2367
sandman1229 & ChaChaHernandez
sandygirl & Dannyeboy
scottisme & tanbear
shelliegl & KerryCat
Shilohkoko & Burkjr
Silky-Smooth & DYEMOND63
SimplyRhonda & Griff34
singer4eva26 & acmusic101
singingsister57 & kilometer
soleryder & Soleryder_and_Suzy62
Songbird323 & damiens
Southernpeach22 & freddybruce
Spanky & JCD
Steve1492 & Katie
Tabitha_1983 & Jonathon99
Tracy_Malone & Feels_Like_Home
tweetythetwexan & akapossum
un4getable & JaguarJ
Vickie & KEYNOTES
VintageChik & ThisIsJoeRice
wednesdae59 & lsadsnz
xoJodi89-Kris84ish & mrcanada1968
YeahThatMe1012 & FrostFoster
zigster & zoya
---ZOL--- & anneka

Congrats Everyone!

Check Out The Top 100!

Round Two Guidelines:

Singing a duet is something special because you're blending two voices into one beautiful performance. Song choice is so incredibly important and I cannot stress enough that you must choose a song that show cases;

1. BOTH voices in an equally fabulous light
2. A song that shows off what your voices can do
3. How well your voices compliment one another

Round 2 - Top 100: This round you and your partner can select any non-traditional duet song available to you both from the SingSnap catalog. That means, do not select a song that is already designed as a duet. We want you to take a song that is normally performed by a solo artist and turn it into a duet. We want you to really get creative, don't take the easy way out. It's a popular trend to do that on this site already so song choice will play a very big role this round! Create any arrangement you want - this is your chance to leave us in awe!

Round 2 Details:

Deadline: 5 PM EST, June 17, 2012.

1. You must sing with the same duet partner as Round One: Auditions.
2. Both parts of the duet must be sang fresh, for this contest only.
3. Be prepared to show proof of Rule #2 upon request.
4. You may sing any non-duet song in the SingSnap catalog available to you with the exception of; licensed material and original songs.
5. Submit only the finished recording on this thread by the deadline.
6. Both duet partners names must be linked on the finished recording.
7. Carefully read the Contest Requirements posted below.
8. Post your duet, in this thread, in the following format:

Username & Username
Song Title
Song Link

Contest Requirements:

Due to the nature of the cash prize, we must strictly abide by gaming laws. Please carefully read and review the Long Form Contest Rules prior to entering, to ensure your eligibility.

1. No purchase necessary to enter this contest. This is a skill based contest.
2. The contest will run from June 4, 2012 until July 3rd, 2012.
3. Each contestant must have their own account on SingSnap.com.
4. Contest is open to all members. Blue memberships are free. Blue members have an equivalent chance of winning as that of Gold members
5. You must keep the same partner throughout the contest.
6. Round two entries must be submitted on this thread.
7. The song must be part of the SingSnap catalog.
8. You must sing on the track matching your chosen song.
9. No SingSnap Original or Original music permitted.
10. The song for Round 2 must be dated after this thread has been posted.
11. Each part of the entry must be a fresh recording, for this contest only.
12. Each contestant can only be part of one (1) duet partnership.
13. One Round Two submission per duet team.
14. Promotion of non-contest songs is strictly prohibited.
15. Post your link only once, if you think you've been missed contact the SingSnap Events Team.
16. Web Cams are allowed but not required.
17. Contestants will be judged on vocal performance only. Pitch, Enunciation, Phrasing, Emotional Engagement, and Round Requirements.
18. There are two (1) first place prizes in the amount of $500.00 USD that will be awarded to each member of the winning duet partnership. There are four (4) runner-up prizes (one year Gold memberships valued at US$80.00 each) that will be awarded to each of the members of the second and third place winning duet partnership.
19. All prizes will be awarded on or before July 31, 2012. Cash prizes will be paid to the winners in the form of a US$ money order by registered mail. The Gold Memberships will be applied automatically to the contestants account and notified via Private Messaging when the transaction is complete.The winning entries will be announced in the Round 4 contest thread as well as by video update.
20. The odds of winning each prize is directly related to the number of entrants and the skill level of the participants.
21. The Contest is open only to individuals who are members of SingSnap.com who have reached the age of majority in their respective jurisdiction of residence as of the date of Entry and who do NOT reside in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions or the Province of Quebec, Canada. This Contest is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law. You must be eighteen (18) or older to enter this Contest to be eligible to win. Employees and immediate families or household members of Sponsors and their respective parent companies, affiliates and subsidiaries, are ineligible to participate in this Contest.

Good Luck!

The Judges:

Judging tends to be subjective since we all hear things differently, have our own tastes, likes and dislikes. We thought we would try to switch things up and keep it fresh by inviting a panel of judges to help us score Round Two! The following seven people are either Staff Members or Prize Winners from previous contests! They have forfeited an opportunity to compete for this fabulous prize in an effort to help us out and give you all a great experience. We think they're all fabulous and talented so please join me in giving our invited panel a huge round of applause!

LeeRogers
JennieSweden
-Liz-
Sunny_K
BigMike97
Annie
Novella

Judging Criteria!

We are sharing the judging criteria with you, so you are fully aware of the things the judges will be looking for when scoring your finished duet.

Pitch & Tone - 5 Points: Are you singing the song in a pitch/key that suits your voice? Are the individual notes on point? Do you go off key? Does your voice have a pleasant tone that fits the song?

Phrasing/Enunciation - 5 Points: Is your voice clear and concise? Do you sing the song with the correct phrasing? Do you hold and end the notes well?

Emotional Engagement - 5 Points: Do you connect with the song and deliver it with conviction? Make us 'believe' in the song and that you're telling your story.

Vocal Blend - 5 Points: How well do you and your partner sound together? Did the selected arrangement make the song the best it could be? Were there harmonies or anything else to make the song special or stand out?

Thanks Everyone & Good Luck!