From KXAN.com "National Karaoke League Finals Start Tonight" (April 21, 2010)

"Armed with wigs, costumes and dead-on impersonations, these performers are taking this popular pasttime to a new level of ridiculousness. Sure, good singing helps, but a good performance concept is what really blows the competition out of the water." Read the full article here!

From the Texas Bar Journal "Sing or Die!" (April 2010)

"What started as a late-night idea when [the founder's] kickball team didn't make it into playoffs has turned into a karaoke league with more than 500 participants in Austin alone and one division each coming soon to Dallas and Ojai, California." Read the full article here!

We were featured on Texas Newswatch (April 1, 2010--the piece on the NKL is about 3/4 way through the newscast!)

From KXAN, "Karaoke Gets A League Of Its Own" (November 2009):

"The crowd roars its approval and the Green Team's hopes for victory begin to soar. Still, the members keep some perspective about them.

'First and foremost, we do the National Karaoke League to have fun," league member Ali Welz insists. "You know, there's some healthy competition and some rivalries...we always want to do our best, but first and foremost, it's just about having a really good time.'" Watch the full video here!

From Examiner.com "Austin Divisions of the National Karaoke League Make Singing a Team Sport" (September 2009):

"Costumes.  Dance Routines.  Audience bribes.  The teams in the Austin divisions of the National Karaoke League take singing to the next level in their conquest for karaoke glory.

Combining aspects of a softball or kickball league with a night out at the karaoke bar, the National Karaoke League was founded in Austin and now boasts 3 divisions throughout the capital city.  Competitors sign up as part of karaoke "teams" who face off for 8 weeks per season before a champion is crowned." Read the full article here!

Watch the newest documentary on the NKL, by league member and videojournalist Adrian Tapia: (May 2009)

From the Austin Chronicle, Sports Section (January 2009):

"The best of the past and present from the National Karaoke League will be competing in the ultimate karaoke throwdown...So, whether you're 'Living on a Prayer' or '(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!),' you won't want to miss this epic karaoke showdown. "

We were featured as an A-List event on Austin360.com! (January 2009)

From the Austin Monthly Magazine "Austin Offers a Club for Every Hobby" (July 2008):

"As it works tirelessly to take karaoke to the next level, this co-ed league does more than resurrect 1980s power ballads. Catch one of its team-based competitions and participate in the aptly named 'karaoke roulette.'"

From News 8 Austin "Summer in the City: Show Off Your Shower Singing Skills" (June 2008):

"No pitch? No problem! Off key? Stay on stage. This is not American Idol. Around here, presentation wins the spotlight.

'It was just a wonderful opportunity to meet new people who were into the same sort of things that I was and they just had a great sense of humor,' league member Nicole Pritchard said." Watch the full video here!

From the Austin Chronicle (April 2008):

"The first season is under way for this team-karaoke league, but that doesn't mean it's too late for you to participate. Every Wednesday night this spring, they'll be vying for audience approval, so check them out, vote for your faves, and maybe get some mic time yourself in one of the many between-bout contests."

From Austin360.com: (March 2008)

"This isn't your average night at the karaoke bar! Teams plan out songs all week to wow the crowd, who in turn get to vote for all their favorite performers. Audience members may also be called to participate in wacky karaoke contests, such as "Karaoke Roulette" or "Rock (Lobster) Trivia". The National Karaoke League was started in Austin, and strives to keep it real and keep it weird with some truly amazing karaoke performances all night long."

From News 8 Austin "Karaoke Competitors Showcase Shower Singing Skills" (June 2008):

"If you've ever belted out Queen at the top of your lungs or if you secretly enjoy getting stuck in traffic because it means you can blast the radio and sing to Journey, then the National Karaoke League wants you...The NKL turns singing into a competitive team sport and they're challenging Austinites to show their vocal prowess." Watch the full video here!

From ThatOtherPaper.com "For Those Who Take Karaoke Seriously" (Pick of the Week 3-16-08):

"Ever gone out with friends, wound up singing karaoke, and just felt bored? Maybe you need to heat things up with some good old-fashioned competition and leave those jokers behind.

Luckily, competitive karaoke is easy to find in town: The National Karaoke League was formed right here in Austin. Yes, a national league just for karaoke exists. It was just started this year by Whitney Francis and Chris Larkin, who call themselves “karaoke nerds.” The first division opened up with 41 members, and it’s growing strong with new leagues popping up in other cities."

Also check out the check out this documentary by UT graduate film student, Curt Youngblood that followed Downtown Austin Division Spring 2008 Champions "You Better Don't" during their winning season!