If you think you have what it takes to be a star, but you haven’t been able to get an audition with a record company, or you just don’t have the time to go through the rigorous auditions of American Idol, then this just may be the thing you’re looking for.

Mercury Records is taking and old-school approach to finding talent. The company is looking for a male singer between the ages of 18 and 26 who can sing both rock and country. The label is asking singers to submit their versions of one of three songs: “Forever and Ever Amen” by Randy Travis, “Rock and Roll Never Forgets” by Bob Seger or “Darlin” by British singer Frankie Miller. If you don’t know the songs, the Mecury website provides the songs for you to download.

There’s no contest, no reality show with rude judges to embarrass you on national T.V., and the submissions go straight to the A & R department.

Details are at www.mercurytalent.com