Redo Folgers ‘Best Part of Wakin’ Up’ jingle and win $25,000

Posted Jan 20, 2010 by Walt Belcher

Updated Jan 20, 2010 at 04:11 PM

Coffee company Folgers is teaming up with multi-award-winning songstress and talent judge Kara DioGuardi to see which American can create the best version of the iconic “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up” jingle.

The grand prize winner will receive $25,000 and a chance to appear in a future commercial. In its 25-year history, the Folgers jingle has been adapted by numerous nationally-renowned recording artists across various music genres including country, R&B, a cappella and gospel. 

Aspring performers can can submit their re-creations online now through Feb. 28 at www.bestpartofwakinup.com.

Video entries from individuals and groups of four or less will be judged based on creativity/originality, musical performance and adherence to creative assignment. Ten semi-finalists will be selected, and their entries will be posted online for a public vote from March 28 through April 21. The top five entries will be named finalists and travel to New York City in May to perform their version of the jingle live in front Kara DioGuardi and a panel of judges. For official Rules and complete details, visit http://www.bestpartofwakinup.com. The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 years of age and older, void where prohibited.