Country singer Mickey Guyton is bringing her first-ever "Mickey Guyton and Friends Holiday Tour" to Music City, and she is looking for a local artist to join her onstage.
The four-time Grammy-nominated singer will perform at in Nashville on Nov. 30 at City Winery as part of her 12-city tour. The show will feature special guests, including singer-songwriter Denitia and another emerging artist. Right now she's looking for that local artist who will open the Music City show.
The holiday tour opener contest aims to spotlight rising talent and give singer-songwriters an opportunity to shine. To enter, local artists must submit videos for the chance to meet Guyton and perform two songs as opening acts on each leg of her tour.
Submissions are now open
through Oct. 23. They will be reviewed by Guyton and a panel of judges. Each selected artist will earn the opportunity to perform alongside the Grammy-nominated singer.
"I want to pay it forward and have you guys showcase your amazing beautiful voices with me on my tour," she said while announcing the contest on Instagram.
The "Black Like Me" country star will kick off her holiday tour on Nov. 29 in Atlanta. It will span multiple cities in the U.S. before wrapping in Palm Desert, Calif., on Dec. 22.
It will feature festive songs from her full-length holiday album "Feels Like Christmas," as well as special guest performances.
"Christmas has always been about gathering with the people you love, sharing music, and creating memories that stay with you long after the season is over. I can’t wait to welcome some amazing friends to the stage and celebrate the magic of the holidays with fans across the country," Guyton previously told the Tennessean.
The Arlington, Texas-born singer and country music pioneer released "Feels Like Christmas" on Oct. 24, 2025, with fan-favorite tunes such as "Sugar Cookie," "Feels Like Christmas," "Mistletoe Kisses" and her renditions of classics like "O Holy Night."
Fans can submit their videos online, and tickets for the tour are on sale at mickeyguyton.com/tour.
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