<p>With the band warmed up, amps cranked, spotlight set and the adoring crowd ready to explode, Carnival guests will take the stage, grab the mic and live out their music-star daydreams on the open seas.&nbsp; Introducing Superstar Live Karaoke, Carnival Cruise Lines&rsquo; newest entertainment feature puts guests into the act, fronting a live band and performing their favorite songs to a packed house.</p>
<p>Superstar Live Karaoke combines two popular forms of entertainment &ndash; live music by talented musicians and karaoke by Carnival&rsquo;s singing sailors &ndash; and cranks it up. It is fun for all when aspiring singers or fun-seekers have their moment in the spotlight while a few hundred of their friends, family and fellow guests cheer them on and sing along.</p>
<p>Following a high-energy introduction, the would-be music legend hits the stage to belt out a favorite tune accompanied by talented musicians playing the electric guitar, bass, drums and keyboards, as well as versatile backup singers to provide sweet harmonies.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re thrilled to bring this new entertainment option to the Carnival vacation experience.&nbsp; Superstar Live Karaoke takes Carnival&rsquo;s participatory fun to a new level with our guests unleashing their vocal talents and fulfilling their musical fantasies while fronting a great live band,&rdquo; said Gerry Cahill, Carnival&rsquo;s president and CEO.</p>
<p>Those interested in living their dream as a super star &mdash; for one night, at least &mdash; simply sign up with the on-site host in the designated Superstar Live Karaoke lounge on board.&nbsp; Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis.</p>
<p>Guests can channel their inner rock star, pop idol, Motown legend and country crooner, selecting from a list of more than 100 song titles that span a wide variety of musical styles and genres from artists including ABBA to Zac Brown Band and everything in between.</p>
<p>For those about to rock, there are plenty of classic songs from AC/DC, The Beatles, Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett and others, as well as contemporary hits by artists such as The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga and Maroon 5.</p>
<p>Guests can add a twang with current and classic country songs made famous by Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Shania Twain, and others, or pay their respects to soul, rap and R&amp;B greats by performing songs by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Wilson Pickett and Sir Mix-A-Lot, among many others.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Super Star Live Karaoke is quickly becoming one of the most popular and exciting activities we&rsquo;ve ever offered.&nbsp; People love to express themselves through music &mdash; we even had a groom sing to his new bride,&rdquo; said Carnival&rsquo;s Senior Cruise Director John Heald. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a dream of so many people to perform on a stage backed by a live band, but so few get the opportunity. We&rsquo;re giving people the ability to live out their dream and just go out and have fun!&rdquo;</p>
<p>&nbsp;The program, which recently debuted aboard Carnival Conquest and Carnival Valor, premieres on the Carnival Pride this week.&nbsp; Superstar Live Karaoke will be introduced to the line&rsquo;s 12 Fun Ships that operate itineraries of seven days or longer by year&rsquo;s end.</p>