Country Music Gives BackLogo Design Contest

This idea could still use some work, but I wanted to get my idea out there for you to look at. Knowing one of the aspects you like is the "hidden" element, I used the T and S to make out a guitar. Like I said, still needs some work, so please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

like the idea....We also appreciate your work, although we push you towards the below comments..

Please check out this link for logos we like: http://chillreport.com/2011/01/cool-vibes/

Try to concentrate on the actual working and fonts first, as our founders are looking for a modern / NOW feel.

They're also into rustic looks and skateboard brands. So they're looking for a pretty hip logo

Please stay away from the stereo-type country music feel, unless it is very different and minimal

#69 -maybe go more rustic and dog tag style
needs cooler fonts and feel

thanks

I'll work on revising #69 per your request. Here's a different look - the distressed/rustic look in line with some of the samples you passed along in your link. I was thinking of adding crossed guitars in the background, maybe a 6 string & semi acoustic or semi acoustic & banjo. Thoughts?

#98 - old-fashioned tin sign look
#99 & #100 - mic in spotlight, making out star. "light" from spotlight also makes arrow pointing up - arrows also within "give back" lettering, between E & S and K.

#115 - flipped the "K" in Back to make another arrow (in between C & K).

#95 has a fighting chance right now, so work on that if you...

Thanks for you submissions again.
#99 - #102 our founders just aren't digging these concepts, because they don't want country music stereo typed images + the lettering/fonts need to be original looking

We can only direct people to the below page, as these logo styles we they like

http://chillreport.com/2011/01/cool-vibes/

font/lettering on #95
can you please try other styles
GIVES BACK needs to mean something in the lettering/image also

118 & 119: Used more modern, free-style fonts for "gives back". Do you want a different font for "country music"?

country music if fine for now

#117 & #118 still needs a new font on GIVES BACK

We also need something original in the logo to show we're giving back

The only designs that have shown signs of giving back are #34 and #70

Got it. I'll add something tomorrow - gotta call it a night. Thanks for the feedback!

Different font - added an arrow coming towards you to promote "giving back".

check out new leather and burnt wood concepts

http://chillreport.com/2011/01/cool-vibes/

Sorry I wasn't able to submit more ideas - due to the holiday weekend, I couldn't put the time needed into designing. Looks like you have some solid entries. Good luck!

339-340-341: arrow hidden within lettering (B is backwards to make out arrow). 340 & 341 - guitar is formed by I and B, 341 has additional arrow (part of K).

386 - tried a rough-look to a country-style border (without looking too country). Top makes out a cowboy hat.

check out this link for 2.0 feel if it helps

http://chillreport.com/2011/01/gives-back/

looks like our founders are thinking less is more

Here's a couple versions of #398 plus a couple new ones based on the link you passed along.
419 has text only while 420 has a star in the "o" in country and "a" in back.
Are the founders looking for anything additional like a guitar, hat, etc.? This can be added or hidden within if desired.