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Alberta Dreams Song Search

The Alberta Dreams Song Search

Presented by Country Music Alberta and Alberta Dreams

 

Every great cause deserves an unforgettable anthem, and that’s where you come in. The Alberta Dreams Song Search invites Country Music Alberta members to create a song that captures the heart, hope, and magic behind one of Alberta’s most meaningful charities.

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Alberta Dreams has spent nearly 40 years bringing joy and life-changing moments to children across the province who are facing severe chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Since 1986, they’ve granted more than 1,250 Dreams — experiences that lift spirits, strengthen families, and remind kids that their stories matter.

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Now, we're searching for the song that will help share their mission with the world.

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Whether you’re an emerging songwriter or a seasoned storyteller, this contest is your chance to create something that inspires, uplifts, and celebrates the incredible courage of Alberta’s Dream children. The winning entry will become the Official Song of Alberta Dreams for 2026, helping spread hope one verse at a time.​

Alberta Dreams Song Search: Official Rules and Regulations

1. Eligibility 
Membership: The contest is open exclusively to members of Country Music Alberta who are in good standing at the time of entry.
Entry Fee: There is no cost to enter this contest.
Co-Writing: Collaborations and co-writes are permitted. All writers must be a current Country Music Alberta member.
Important: All co-writers listed on the song must agree to the "Rights & Royalties" terms listed in Section 6. It is the submitting member's responsibility to ensure all co-writers have consented.
 

2. Contest Timeline (All times in MST)

  • Submissions Open: December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM

  • Submissions Close: January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM

  • Online Voting Period: January 26, 2026 (10:00 AM) – February 6, 2026 (10:00 PM)

  • Top 3 Announcement: February 9, 2026 (by 11:59 PM)

  • Live Finale: February 16, 2026 (West Edmonton Mall)
     

3. Submission Requirements
Once a member has completed their song, they will  use the provided form to submit their entry.  To be considered a valid entry, the submission must include the following three (3) items:

  • Performance Video: A video recording of the song being performed.

  • Audio Link: A high-quality audio link (MP3 or stream) of the song.

  • Lyric Sheet: A written copy of the song lyrics.

Note: Entrants must follow the specific instructions provided prior to the voting period regarding posting their video to social media to ensure their entry is valid.

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4. Selection Process & Voting
The selection of the Top 3 Contenders will be determined by a 50/50 Split:

  • 50% Online Voting: Determined by the public vote during the designated voting window.

  • 50% Jury Panel: Determined by a panel of industry professionals selected by Country Music Alberta & Alberta Dreams.

The scores from both the public vote and the jury will be combined to determine the Top 3 finalists.

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5. The Live Finale
The Top 3 Contenders must be available to perform LIVE on February 16, 2026, at West Edmonton Mall. 
The Grand Prize Winner will be revealed following these live performances and will have been determined during the online voting and jury period.
 

6. Rights & Royalties Agreement
By entering the Alberta Dreams Song Search, the entrant (and all co-writers) agrees to the following:

  • Royalty-Free Usage: The winning song will become the "Official Song of Alberta Dreams." The Alberta Dreams Foundation is granted a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, perform, and broadcast the song without limitation of the term of 1 year.

  • Waiver of Fees: The entrant acknowledges that the Alberta Dreams Foundation will use the song free of any fees, including synchronization fees, mechanical royalties, or performance royalties, for the duration of its use as the Official Song.

  • Copyright: The songwriter(s) retain the underlying copyright ownership of the work but waive the right to financial compensation from the Alberta Dreams Foundation for its use.

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7. Prizing

Grand Prize: The winner will receive a prize package (contents to be announced) and the distinction of having their song featured as the official anthem for the Alberta Dreams Foundation for the 2026 calendar year.

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Alberta Dreams Song Search: Song Submission Information


1. Release Forms

Talent Release Forms and Music Sync & Performance forms will be required to be signed by the Top 3 Contenders prior to the February 16, 2026 West Edmonton Mall Performance


2. Performance Honorarium

Each of the Top 3 Contenders will receive a $250 honorarium for the February 16, 2026 performance. There will be no further compensation for travel or accommodations.


3. Rules & Regulations

All participants are bound by the rules & regulations of the Alberta Dreams Song Search contest which can be found at countrymusicalberta.com/albertadreamssong


4. Country Music Alberta | Alberta Dreams Merchandise

If you requested some merchandise for your social media posts with regards to this contest there will be pick up locations in Edmonton & Calgary.


5. Alberta Dream Song Submission Information

Submissions not completed or not received by January 23 at 10:00 PM MST will not be valid. All Alberta Dream Songs Packages must be submitted to Country Music Alberta and Alberta Dream using the provided Google form.

  • Packages Must Include:

  • Video of Performance

  • Complete Lyric Sheet

  • Soundcloud, Spotify, etc link to full version of the song

 

6. Promotion of Your Song & Posting to Social Media

When posting your song to social media we ask the following:

  • Tag Country Music Alberta & Alberta Dreams in all posts

  • Use the hashtag #CountryMusicAlbertaDreams

  • Showcase your Country Music Alberta | Alberta Dreams Merchandise

  • Provide a link to the full version on your song​

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn

Country Music Alberta acknowledges that what we call Alberta is traditional and ancestral Indigenous land. The Treaty 6, 7, and 8 lands on which we all live, work, and play include the traditional and ancestral territories of the Beaver, Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, and Nakota Sioux peoples, as well as the Tsuut'ina Nation, Stoney Nakoda First Nations, the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy, and the Métis Nations of Alberta. We recognize and acknowledge all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have lived on and cared for these lands for generations.

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