The Home of Southern California’s Only Country Music Competition
WCCMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the official stage for youth and adult country, bluegrass, and gospel performers ready to compete, grow, and be recognized.
The Official Competitive Stage
WCCMA is Southern California’s only dedicated country music competition. Our events are structured, professionally judged, and built to showcase real talent across youth and adult divisions.
Youth & Adult Competitive Divisions
From rising young performers to seasoned artists, our competitions are designed to meet you where you are. Every age group has a place on this stage.
Advance to the National Stage
Top competitors earn the opportunity to advance to the North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI) competition, representing Southern California on a national level.
News & Happenings
Stay up to date on competitions, fundraisers, meetings, and official WCCMA gatherings across Southern California.
Upcoming WCCMA Events
2025 Hot August Winners
NEW COUNTRY
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL
NEW GOSPEL
Bluegrass
Songwriting
Former Competitor
“WCCMA gave me multiple opportunities to grow as a performer in a healthy, family-centered competition format. The confidence I got from WCCMA is unmatched.”
Meet the Board
Gwyn Sanborn
Gwyn Sanborn is a leader, producer, educator, and longtime advocate for artists within the country music community. As President of the West Coast Country Music Association (WCCMA) and West Coast Regional Director for North American Country Music Associations International (NACMAI), she works to create performance opportunities, professional development, and meaningful connections for entertainers across the western United States.
President
Rhonda Parish
Rhonda has been a vocal teacher in the Temecula Valley for 20 years and serves as the Director of Music at St. Martha Catholic Church. She directs numerous choirs, is Vice President of the West Coast Country Music Association & is an award winning performer and recording artist. She believes your voice is an instrument and she can teach you how to be a successful vocalist in any style or genre!
Vice President
Become A WCCMA Member
WCCMA membership connects you to Southern California’s only dedicated country music competition and a community committed to preserving country, bluegrass, and gospel performance.
As a member, you support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission while gaining access to competition eligibility, member meetings, voting privileges, and updates on upcoming events and advancement opportunities.
Individual Membership
$35
For individual performers
Popular
Family Membership
$60
For families with multiple performers
Business Membership
$100
For community members who want to support WCCMA
Support the Stage That Builds Country Talent
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, WCCMA relies on community support to continue hosting Southern California’s only dedicated country music competition.
Your donation helps fund youth scholarships, competition production, venue costs, and opportunities for performers to advance to national stages. Every contribution directly supports the next generation of country, bluegrass, and gospel artists.
Together, we’re preserving tradition and creating opportunity.