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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.
Every year, thousands of aspiring and unknown artists say to themselves, "I think I can!" and they enter the Country Showdown.

Kenny Rogers
 
 
 
 
 
Johnny Bulford being announced as winner of the 2008 National Final.
Representing KNEU, this is Paisley Van Patten, the 2009 Utah State Winner.
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The Lance Lipinski Band tearin\' it up at the 2008 National Final.
KDKD\'s Tina McRey is the 2009 North Wisconsin State Final Winner