MECHANIC FALLS —  The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce its First Annual Guitar Competition.  This contest is open to Maine high school students in grades 9-12.  Contestants are required to submit a video of their
performance by March 1 to be judged by the Executive Board of the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame. The grand prize is a beautiful Martin Guitar, which will be presented to the winner at the 45th Annual Induction Ceremony scheduled for May 15 at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls! To receive a copy of the Competition Rules and Official Entry Form, please contact [email protected] or call 603-553-1973.

The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame was founded in 1978. The Museum, established in 2008, is the only country music hall of fame museum east of Nashville. The 3000-square foot space in the lower level of the Silver Spur is an amazing showcase for thousands of historic memorabilia accumulated over the decades, bringing to life and preserving the legacy of its over 140 inductees from all over the State of Maine. The Museum is open year-round by appointment by calling 207-654-2227.

The 45th Annual Induction Ceremony will take place at the Silver Spur on May 15th. New members will be honored and a lively concert showcasing Hall of Fame inductees and living legends will follow. For more information, follow The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Facebook or call 603-553-1973.