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Hi Everyone, I'm curious about something regarding cover songs on Ourstage. I noticed recently, in January '09, that more cover songs are appearing outside of the Cover Bands channel. For example, in New Age/World and Christian/Spiritual, etc. I'm wondering if there's a new rule that allows this, or if fans can't recognize cover songs and therefore aren't flagging them?
Personally, I don't mind hearing cover songs in their proper genre channel, but then artists should make note of it so audiences (and judges) are prompted that the song was not written by the singer, performer or band, etc., but by another writer/publisher. In other words, require that credit is given where credit is due.
Also, if someone wins with a cover song outside of the dedicated Cover Bands channel, could they be disqualified if later a judge or the management discovers this fact?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Michael
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