The Christian Festival Association is once again partnering with Word Label Group to host a nationwide search for the best new talent in Christian music.
The 2009 National Talent Search will start with 19 regional competitions at Christian Music Association-affiliated festivals taking place this summer. Those 19 winners will then be invited to Nashville in September to participate in the national finals.
The overall winner will receive a development deal with the Word Label Group family of labels, which includes Fervent Records, Myrrh Records and Word Records.
Participating festivals include:

• AgapeFest (IL)
• Spirit West Coast- Del Mar (CA)
• Ichthus (KY)
• Alive Festival (OH)
• Atlanta Fest (GA)
• Creation Northeast (PA)
• Lifest (WI)
• King’s Fest (OH)
• SpiritSong Festival (OH)
• Sonshine Festival (MN)
• Ignite Chicago Festival (IL)
• Hills Alive (SD)
• Creation Northwest (WA)
• Spirit West Coast-Monterey (CA)
• Kingdom Bound (NY)
• Unity Christian Music Festival (MI)
• Rock The Desert (TX)
• Rock The Light (KS)
• LifeLight Festival (SD)

You can find out more about all of these festivals at the Christian Festival Association website.