Ever wonder what goes through the Contest judges' minds when they're watching your entries and looking for a winner? Join us today at 3 p.m. ET on NPR Music's YouTube channel to find out! Bobby and Robin will share their 10 favorite entries so far, and pull back the curtain just a bit on their evaluation process.
Bobby and Robin know good music. As the series producer and host of Tiny Desk, Bobby has not only produced iconic concerts from major artists like De La Soul and Jill Scott but also Contest alum and fellow judge Madison McFerrin. As the host of All Songs Considered, Robin spends his days looking for the next big song to play on his show. He pulls from everywhere, including his favorite Contest entries. As a Tiny Desk senior producer, he’s worked with legends like Sarah McLachlan and David Byrne.
Last year, during Bobby and Robin’s Top Shelf episode, the first entry they featured was the 2025 winner Ruby Ibarra. So tune in, there may be a winner in there.
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