Submit an original black and white photo that captures your connection to country music, along with a short description explaining the story behind your photo and why it represents “What Country Music Means to Me.” Qualified entries will be posted to the Congress of Country Music Facebook page for public voting, and the fan-favorite photo with the most likes will win an unforgettable Lainey Wilson experience at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS on October 20, 2026.
Lainey Wilson’s October 20 performances are fundraising events benefiting the continued development of the Congress of Country Music. The tickets included in this contest were purchased and provided by a generous Congress of Country Music donor specifically for the giveaway.
The winner and one guest will receive:
Tickets are valid only for the 5:30 p.m. performance and do not include admission to the 8:30 p.m. performance. The prize has no cash alternative and is nontransferable.
The winner will be announced October 1, 2026, and contacted by email and phone using the information provided on the entry form. A valid government-issued photo ID will be required to claim the prize. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected.
Tickets are non-transferrable. Prize package is available for pickup only at The Ellis Theater Box Office on October 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or on October 20, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older and reside in the United States. Entry is free and limited to one entry per person.
Entries will be accepted September 1 through September 15, 2026, closing at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
To enter, participants must complete the official contest form with their name, phone number, email address, one original black and white photo representing “What Country Music Means to Me,” and a brief description explaining their submission.
Participants should only enter if they are able to attend the October 20, 2026, event at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS. Travel, lodging, transportation, meals, and other expenses are NOT included.
Photos must be original, black and white, and relate to the contest theme. Submissions may not contain nudity, political content, explicit or inappropriate material, or other content the Congress of Country Music deems unsuitable.
The Congress of Country Music reserves the right to reject any submission that does not follow these guidelines.
By submitting an entry, participants grant the Congress of Country Music permission to reproduce, publish, display, and use the submitted photo and description in connection with the contest and its promotion. This permission also applies to any individuals pictured in the submitted photo.
Approved entries will be posted to the Congress of Country Music Facebook page. Voting begins September 16 and ends September 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
The eligible photo receiving the most likes on its original Congress of Country Music Facebook post will win. Only likes on the original post will count. Likes on shared posts, personal pages, Instagram, or elsewhere will not count.
Participants are encouraged to share their official entry post to gain votes. However, all likes must be organic. Purchasing likes or using fake or duplicate accounts, bots, automated services, or other artificial methods to increase votes is prohibited and may result in disqualification or exclusion of those likes.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. By participating, entrants fully release Facebook and Instagram from any liability related to the contest. The Congress of Country Music is solely responsible for the administration of the contest and fulfillment of the prize.
All photo submissions are due by September 15 at 11:59 pm.
