What is the Showdown?
 
The 30th Annual Country Showdown is designed to find the most promising country music talent in America and to give these performers a chance to launch their professional music careers.

The Country Showdown begins each Spring with over 450 local talent contests sponsored by country music radio stations throughout the US. Winners advance to their respective State competitions held at leading fairs and expositions. Acts then compete for a $1,000 prize, the State Title and the opportunity to advance to one of five Regional Finals. It’s the last step before the prestigious National Final held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. The audience cheers on the Regional Winners, as they compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the National Title. A uniform judging system is used at all levels of competition to help ensure fairness.
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The set of the 2010 National Final just moments before downbeat! Carin and LeAnn share a light moment before Carin's performance. Kendall Phillips performing live at the Colgate Country Showdown National Final on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium as part of a salute to a former Showdown contestant, Garth Brooks.
Jaclyn North with LeAnn after winning the 2010 National Final. LeAnn and Jaclyn sharing a light moment. A sillouette of Charlie McCoy during the filming of the 2010 National Final at the Ryman in Nashville, TN.