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Alicia Keys to find backing singer via Myspace

by Amy Judd | May 1, 2008 at 04:36 pm

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Talented singer Alicia Keys will be looking for a new backing singer - by auditioning singers on the popular social networking site, Myspace. I guess it means that people who can't travel to audition can still have a shot at singing fame.

The singer, who is currently supporting the release of her ‘As I Am’ album, will screen people via the social networking site through videos uploaded to her Myspace page by the contestants.

People interested are asked to submit a 30 second or longer video of an a capella version of an Alicia Keys song, and the competition is open to females between the ages of 21 and 30.

According to a press release, contestant must also have a valid passport, and must be physically fit and able to dance. Deadline for submissions is May 5. A winner will be selected around May 15.

The winner will get a chance to tour with her as part of the worldwide ‘ As I Am’ tour.

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Jarrett Martineau

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at 09:19 on May 2nd, 2008

Interesting idea...but can you imagine the sheer volume of submissions that she's going to receive? That's a lot of 30 second American Idol-style demos to have to review.