'Cortez Idol' karaoke winner gets $1,000

Get those pipes ready and make sure you pick a song that you can really belt.

Pelican Pete's will host its third annual karaoke contest starting Nov. 6.

“Cortez Idol:” will run through Dec. 11, date of finale.

Two contestants will be picked each week to go forward to the Finale. Autoway Ford and Pelican Pete’s are offering $1,000 for first prize.

Herald features editor Jana Morreale, who sings some mean karoake herself, will be one of the judges on Nov. 6. FYI: She's partial to hair metal and Madonna.

Pelican Pete’s, 12012 Cortez Road, Bradenton. (941) 792-4822.