This is pretty dope, found this on another forum:
Win a Recording Contract with Decca Records
Decca Label Group & Gather.com Present First Tracks: The Search For America's Best Musical Talent
And, it's simple.
Now through February 27, post an MP3 or video of your best original stuff to Gather.com. The grand prize winner, selected April 30, will have a single released and distributed by Decca Label Group, home to Marc Cohn, Boyz II Men, Paula Cole and Meshell Ndegeocello.
All music genres are welcomed, including, but not limited to Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Gospel, Hip-hop, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Reggae, RnB, Rock, World, etc.
Want more? You can have the chance to record in a professional studio with the assistance of sound engineers. Recording sessions remain at major studios in Boston (Feb 19) and Nashville (Feb 21). Studio sessions are first come, first served, from 9am-5pm.
For contest rules, information on the studio sessions and to check out the other entries, visit http://www.firsttracks.gather.com