American Traditions Competition 2027
February 8-12, 2027
Savannah, Georgia
American Traditions is thrilled to share its 34th annual singing competition for professional vocalists. Taking place at Victory North in Savannah’s hip Starland District, this competition brings some of the most talented, multi-genre vocalists in the country and across the world together for one week each year. A showcase of stunning musical talent, storytelling and excellence; we proudly celebrate the art of American song.
Anais Reno sings with Aaron Lehrian, photo by Salvador Andrade.
2023 Judges Capathia Jenkins, Cyrille Aimée and John Devlin pose with 2022 Gold Medalist Andrea Ross, Emcee Bex Odorisio and ATC Board Member, Danny Cohen
Professional ATC
The event that started it all. Since our first competition in 1994, we have been celebrating American music and all of the lives it has touched through our international singing competition. Truly incredible vocalists, serious judges, the warmest audience around and prizes of almost $40,000. Come see this uniquely Savannah event and cheer on your new favorite singer!
2023 Junior ATC Finalist, Asante Hodges sings with joy. Photo by Salvador Andrade.
Junior ATC
With funding by Gulfstream and the support of our community, Junior ATC is the premiere showcase for regional high school vocalists, (and sometimes eighth graders) to take the stage, stretch themselves and show their love of classic American song.
An enthusiastic crowd before our Star-Crossed Lovers event at Ships of the Sea Museum. Photo by Salvador Andrade.
Events
Our programs are full of great music, lots of fun, and familiar faces of our beautiful Savannah community. We hope you will join us for one of our upcoming events this season
Grammy-winning Jazz Artist and 2021 ATC Winner, Nicole Zuraitis, asks for volunteers to learn how to vocally improvise.
Education Services and Junior ATC
American Traditions Vocal Collection offers educational programming in music for students of all ages, musical education and therapy for older adults, free concert events in downtown Savannah and masterclasses in the community and at our local colleges and universities.
