It’s time for the Regional Finals!!!
Making its debut in 2026, the U.S. Open Karaoke Championships arrives at a truly historic moment, coinciding with the United States 250th birthday. Designed to mirror the prestige and clarity of major sporting events, the U.S. Open will feature Men’s and Women’s Divisions across four genres – Pop, Rock, Country, and Showtunes – with singers advancing from local venue qualifiers through regional finals to a national championship stage. Timed with this once-in-a-generation national celebration, the U.S. Open is intended to honor the diversity of American voices and musical traditions, giving performers the opportunity to compete for national titles during a year of historic reflection and celebration.
This first season of the US Open Karaoke Championships has been absolutely incredible. We have seen a ton of new talent and could not be more excited to see what these singers bring to the stage.
Did you miss your chance to compete and qualify? You can still submit your video for consideration at https://uskakaraoke.com/events/submit-online
Here’s the competition format…
Women’s & Men’s Divisions
Each singer performs a song in the 1st round. Our panel of three judges will score the singers. The top 8 scores in each Division will sing a 2nd song. The top 2 scores in each Division will be invited to compete in the Championships in Las Vegas this August!
People’s Choice Voting –
At each Regional Finals event, you can vote for your favorite singer thru the website uskakaraoke.com. There will be a link and QR code available 1 week before the competition. Shout out your favorite singer and spread the word to increase their chance of advancing to Las Vegas! The singers with the most votes overall will advance along with the top scores.
Golden Ticket Raffle –
At each Regional Finals event, you can purchase tickets for the Golden Ticket Raffle. The person with the winning ticket can select their favorite singer to advance, after we have announced the top scores.
*2026 US OPEN KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP
August 10-13 in Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel & Casino
Meet & Greet Monday Night 8/10
Competition Tuesday 8/11 thru 8/12
Finals 8/13
Let’s show our support to some of the greatest talent around Indy! More than that, let’s have a great time singing with these incredible performers.
Visit www.uskakaraoke.com for additional information.
Contact Indiana Director, Zack Boutwell, with any questions at [email protected].
Here’s a list of the finalists for this genre:
Women’s Division:
Amanda McClaren
Caitlynn Fox
Sherika Jones
Stephanie Henderson
Taylor Switzer
Carolyn Bradshaw
Emma Rose
Alissa Fisher
Stephanie Elliott
Jenny Bland
Kelly Lyons
Myka Crenshaw
Robbin Lyons
Mal Bucklin
Krista Hunsaker
Men’s Division:
Brian Kirk
Noah Bush
Nathaniel Pacheco
Pascual Cubero
Shawn Hatcher
Todd Vanarsdale
Cleveland Douglas III
Rex Tharp
Jonathan Sanders
James Robertson
Tony Sprong
Nick Marson
Noah Fischer
Wade Cole