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Wilson Idol 2026 event with special guest Luther Barnes

Tall One Outreach Ministries presents

Wilson Idol

Discovering Talent. Building Confidence. Transforming Lives.

October 17, 2026Saturday
5:00 PMDoors open at 4:00 PM
Edna Boykin Center108 Nash Street, Wilson, NC
$20General admission
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Founded by Dr. Mildred Summerville

Your talent deserves a stage. Are you ready?

Complete the Official Wilson Idol Contestant Application below. Every applicant must successfully complete an audition, and application acceptance does not guarantee selection for the final competition.

Wilson Idol

Official Contestant Application

“Discovering Talent. Building Confidence. Transforming Lives.”
Fields marked with * are required.

1. Applicant Information
2. Talent Information

Select one performance category. *

Performance Length *

How will you perform? *

3. Performance Experience

Have you performed publicly before? *

Have you previously participated in Wilson Idol? *

4. About You
5. Media Release

I authorize Wilson Idol, Summerville Promotion and Production Company, and Tall One Outreach Ministries to photograph, videotape, livestream, and use my image, voice, and performance for promotional, educational, marketing, and historical purposes without additional compensation. *

6. Rules and Agreement

Please acknowledge every statement. *

7. Contestant Benefits

Every selected contestant receives:

  • Professional audition experience
  • Live stage performance
  • Exposure before community leaders and professional judges
  • Professional photographs and media exposure
  • Certificate of Participation
  • Opportunity to network with performers and entertainers
  • Opportunity to perform alongside nationally recognized gospel artists during Wilson Idol events

Wilson Idol Champion receives:

  • Championship Trophy
  • Cash Prize
  • Community Recognition
  • Performance opportunities throughout the year
  • The prestigious opportunity to sing for the Queen of Gospel, Pastor Shirley Caesar
8. Consent and Signatures

Your application will be delivered to Summerville Academy for review. Office-use information will be completed by a Wilson Idol representative.