'ÉPra Cantar' 2026: Amanda Rissi wins EPTV music competition and will perform at Barretão

Amanda Rissi - ÉPra Cantar Reproduction Mais Caminhos Amanda Rissi won the final vote of "ÉPra Cantar" 2026, EPTV's music competition to reveal new talents in country music. In total, there were 179,218 valid votes. Amanda received 96,360, equivalent to 53.77%, and surpassed the duo Priscila and Patrícia, who finished the race with 82,858 votes (46.23%). Remember what the 'ÉPra Cantar' competition was like. The result was announced this Saturday (15), during the special edition of Mais Caminhos, in a live final that ended the edition of the competition. The popular vote was carried out through a poll on g1 and through the EPTV interactivity platform, and the result considers the sum of valid votes registered on both channels. With the victory, Amanda gains the opportunity to perform at the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026, on August 21st. Who is Amanda Rissi, winner of 'ÉPra Cantar' Born in Três Pontas (MG), Amanda Rissi won her first guitar at the age of 15 and found in country music the musical style that would define her trajectory. Singing professionally since the age of 18, she cites artists such as Marília Mendonça and Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano among her main influences. His bet in the contest is the song “Aquela sua pega”. 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'Aquela sua pega', by Amanda Rissi Reality had performance, interpretation and composition tests Eight selected participants participated in the reality show shown by Mais Caminhos. The stage was divided into three recorded episodes, with tests focused on aspects such as performance, interpretation and musical composition. The participants were evaluated by a panel of country music professionals, responsible for guiding the artists and defining those eliminated from each episode. At the end of the three tests, two finalists remained. The presentation and development of the competitors were monitored by presenter Tati Camargo. During the journey, the artists also participated in workshops and mentoring, in addition to the musical performances scheduled in each episode. How the competition went ÉPra Cantar was created by EPTV with the aim of encouraging culture through music, promoting local artists, duos and bands and providing the winner with the opportunity to participate in the Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro de Barretos. Solo artists, duos or groups living in the EP Group's coverage area could participate, with original songs or songs from authorized partner composers and repertoire in Portuguese, within the country music genre. The competition began with a technical evaluation of the songs entered. A panel made up of music professionals selected 16 participants, four from each of the four participating regions. Afterwards, the public chose eight artists, two per region, to advance to the reality show. From reality to the Barretos stage Light show at the entrance of Jorge & Mateus to the Estádio stage, the main event of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2025 Érico Andrade/g1 As the winner of 'ÉPra Cantar', Amanda will have the opportunity to take the stage at the Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro de Barretos 2026, on August 21st. The presentation will last approximately 15 minutes, with up to four songs performed. You will also have access to the backstage of the festival and can take up to two companions, following the event's access and accreditation rules. The award is valid exclusively for the 2026 edition of the festival. VIDEOS: Everything about Campinas and the Region See more news about the region on the g1 Campinas page.