The search is underway for some of the most exciting church choirs in Atlanta to possibly compete in a event designed in the stylings of reality television.
The “Voices of Joy” program will award more than $1.3 million in scholarships and the winning group will receive $500,000.
Church music groups are encouraged to submit a tape or DVD of three songs by May 15. More information is available at www.voicesofjoytv.com.
Eight choirs will be chosen to compete locally in the Atlanta area, with the winner advancing to the final nationally-televised competition this fall.
The choirs will be judged on the national stage by a panel of experts and the viewing public.
Voices of Joy is the brainchild of Michael Ilitch, founder of Ilitch Holdings, whose properties include Little Caesar's Pizza, the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.
"Voices of Joy is more than just a competition for church groups, it is an inspirational reality show-based series of live events and television programs for the entire family,” Ilitch said. “But the beauty of this competition is that, unlike other reality shows, everyone of the finalists wins something. This interfaith program will not only showcase some of the country's most inspirational music, but it will give viewers of all creeds an opportunity to get to know some of the most outstanding personalities involved in America's church communities and follow their amazing stories."