Television network Great American Country (GAC) and artist development company Music Nation announced the judges panel for The Next GAC Star, a nationwide talent search for the next country music star.

By Jones, Gareth Universal Music Group is launching an online talent contest for unsigned bands, and is seeking brand partners to support the initiative.

China YouTV Corp. (OTCBB: CYTV), a publicly traded

Josh Epstein began his bid for rock stardom the "old-fashioned way." The 24-year-old jammed with some kids from his suburban Detroit neighborhood, recorded a demo, and shopped it to every record label and club owner whose address he could find.