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The 29th Annual Colgate 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 Colgate 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 ensure fairness.
The Country Showdown is all about dreams.

LeAnn Rimes
 
 
 
 
 
WMIL\'s Saddlebrook is the 2009 Wisconsin State Final Winner
WHWK\'s local winners, Hailey and Shawn pictured here with The Hawk Morning Show hosts Glenn Pitcher & Pam Scott.
2009 Southeast Regional Finalist, Karla Davis, representing WRHI in Rock Hill / Fort Mill, NC
2009 Colgate Country Showdown National Final Winner, Karla Davis, stands alongside host LeAnn Rimes as she receives her check for $100,000.00!
Marquee advertising the Colgate Country Showdown in front of Hershey Park.