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Southwest
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The Lance Lipinski Band
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2008) – Lance Lipinsky of Wimberley took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown West Texas State Final. The West Texas Fair & Rodeo in Abilene showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Texas, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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West
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Matt Reeves
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Nashville, Tennessee (October 20, 2008) – Matt Reeves, the Arizona/Nevada State Winner, from Gravette, Arkansas traveled the distance and walked away with the West Regional title as well as an all-expense paid trip to the National Final of the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown in Nashville, Tennessee on January 15, 2009. The Mill Casino Hotel in North Bend, Oregon hosted event and showcased five other acts, who won their local and state competitions. They were Anthony Ryan & the Ridgecrest Wranglers (KHCM Honolulu, HI – California/Hawaii State); Krystiane McKinley (KGY Olympia, Washington – Washington/North Idaho State); Lacey D (KAPS Mt. Vernon, WA – Oregon State); Mariesa Isabell (KHXLB Bozeman, MT – Montana State) and Valerie Harris (KVSI Montpelier, ID – Utah/South Idaho State).
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Midwest
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LiveWire
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 5, 2008) – LiveWire of Sedalia took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown North Missouri State Final. The Cruisers in Sedalia showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Missouri, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Northeast
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Korey Blake
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2008) – Korey Blake of Lexington, Kentucky took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Ohio State Final. Annie’s in Cincinnati showcased six acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Ohio, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Southeast
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Johnny Bulford
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Nashville, Tennessee (November 4, 2008) – Johnny Bulford, the Florida State Winner, from Orlando, Florida walked away with the Southeast Regional title as well as an all-expense paid trip to the National Final of the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown in Nashville, Tennessee on January 15, 2009.
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Arizona
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Matt Reeves
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Nashville, Tennessee (October 20, 2008) – Matt Reeves, the Arizona/Nevada State Winner, from Gravette, Arkansas traveled the distance and walked away with the West Regional title as well as an all-expense paid trip to the National Final of the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown in Nashville, Tennessee on January 15, 2009. The Mill Casino Hotel in North Bend, Oregon hosted event and showcased five other acts, who won their local and state competitions. They were Anthony Ryan & the Ridgecrest Wranglers (KHCM Honolulu, HI – California/Hawaii State); Krystiane McKinley (KGY Olympia, Washington – Washington/North Idaho State); Lacey D (KAPS Mt. Vernon, WA – Oregon State); Mariesa Isabell (KHXLB Bozeman, MT – Montana State) and Valerie Harris (KVSI Montpelier, ID – Utah/South Idaho State).
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Arkansas South
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Brittany Connie
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Nashville, Tennessee (October 22, 2008) – Brittany Conine of Little Rock took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown South Arkansas State Final. The Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Arkansas, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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California
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Anthony Ryan and the Ridgecrest Wranglers
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 11, 2008) – Anthony Ryan & the Ridgecrest Wranglers of Honolulu, Hawaii took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown California/Hawaii State Final. The Napa Town and Country Fair in Napa, California showcased ten acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout California and Hawaii, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Florida
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Johnny Bulford
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Nashville, Tennessee (November 4, 2008) – Johnny Bulford of Orlando took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Florida State Final. The Spirit of Suwannee in Live Oak showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Alabama, Florida and Georgia, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Georgia
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Tyler James
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 10, 2008) – Tyler James of Hampton, Georgia took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Georgia/Alabama State Final. Wild Bill’s in Duluth showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Georgia and Alabama, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Illinois
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DeAnna Freeman
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2008) – DeAnna Freeman of Zeigler took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Illinois State Final. The Williamson County Pavilion in Marion showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Illinois, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Indiana
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The Harris Family
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 18, 2008) – The Harris Family of Springfield, Illinois took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Indiana State Final. The Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Indiana, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Kansas
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Jessica Paige
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2008) – Jessica Paige of Wanego took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Kansas State Final. The Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson showcased ten acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Kansas, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Kentucky
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Jason Eustice
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 18, 2008) – Jason Eustice of Louisville took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Kentucky State Final. Fourth Street Live! in Louisville showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Kentucky, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Louisiana
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Charles Leo Brady
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Charles Leo Brady has been entertaining audiences for the past eleven year, getting his start in the Oak Hill High School band and choir programs. Taking his talents to another stage, he played the lead, George Gibbs, in a production of “Our Town.” Since, he has been quite the traveler, performing at venues like the Texas Café in Lubbock, Texas; Front Street Brewery and Keffie’s in Wilmington, North Carolina. Charles Leo Brady’s primary musical influences have been Ronnie Milsap and Keith Whitley. He is no stranger to competitions, auditioning for both Nashville Star – making it as Regional Finalist – and American Idol. He also competed in the Jimmy Dean (previous national sponsor) Country Showdown in 1998. For more on Charles Leo Brady, visit http://www.youtube.com/charleslbrady or http://www.myspace.com/charleslbrady.
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Michigan
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Centerville
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 2, 2008) – Centerville of Greenville took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Michigan State Final. The Michigan State Fair in Detroit showcased six acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Michigan, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Minnesota
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Gregory Michael
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2008) – Gregory Michael of Fargo, North Dakota took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Minnesota State Final. The Wadena VFW showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Minnesota, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search. (Photo courtesy of Wadena Pioneer Press)
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Mississippi
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Samantha Landrum
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Nashville, Tennessee (November 4, 2008) – Samantha Landrum of Laurel took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Mississippi State Final. The Picayune Main Street Fall Street Fair showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Mississippi, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Montana
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Mariesa Isabell
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 5, 2008) – Mariesa Isabell of Bozeman took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Montana State Final. The Montana State Fair in Great Falls showcased twelve acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Montana, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Nebraska
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Jodie Shaske
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 11, 2008) – Jodie Shaske of Scottsbluff took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Nebraska State Final. The Knox County Fair in Bloomfield showcased seven acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Nebraska, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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New England
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Guylene
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Nashville, Tennessee (October 8, 2008) – Guylene of Montreal, Canada took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown New England State Final. The Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, Massachusetts showcased six acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout New England, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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New Mexico
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Catie Rabon
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 23, 2008) – Caitie Rabon of Tularosa took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown New Mexico State Final. The Sky City Casino Hotel in Acoma showcased six acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout New Mexico, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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New York
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Sarah & Chelsea Horner with Greg Caroll
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 2, 2008) – Sarah & Chelsea Horner with Greg Carroll of Moravia and Skaneateles; respectively, took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown New York State Final. The New York Festival of Balloons in Dansville showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout New York, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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North / South Carolina
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Sara Dew
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 30, 2008) – Sara Dew of Tarboro, North Carolina took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown North Carolina/South Carolina State Final. The Pepsi N.C. Country Stampede in Williamston, North Carolina showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout the Carolinas, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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North Dakota
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Eldon Johnson
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Nashville, Tennessee (October 6, 2008) – Eldon Johnson of Fargo took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown North Dakota State Final. The 4 Bears Casino in New Town showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout North Dakota, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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North Missouri
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LiveWire
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 5, 2008) – LiveWire of Sedalia took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown North Missouri State Final. The Cruisers in Sedalia showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Missouri, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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North Wisconsin/Michigan Upper
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Steelecountry
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 23, 2008) – Steelecounty of Ontario, Canada took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Northern Wisconsin/Upper Michigan State Final. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Wisconsin and Michigan, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Ohio
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Korey Blake
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2008) – Korey Blake of Lexington, Kentucky took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Ohio State Final. Annie’s in Cincinnati showcased six acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Ohio, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Oklahoma
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Brittany Jo
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Nashville, Tennessee (October 21, 2008) – Brittany Jo of Okeene took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Oklahoma State Final. The Choctaw Casino in Durant showcased seven acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Oklahoma, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Oregon
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Lacey D
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 9, 2008) – Lacey D of Arlington, Washington took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Oregon State Final. The Mill Casino Hotel in North Bend showcased ten acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Oregon and Washington, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Pennsylvania
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Lindsey McKay
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 9, 2008) – Lindsey McKay of Lansdale took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Pennsylvania State Final. HERSHEYPARK in Hershey showcased eleven acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Pennsylvania, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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South Dakota
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Kristi LaRae
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 2, 2008) – Kristi LaRae Goldade of Wishek, North Dakota took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown South Dakota State Final. Royal River Casio & Hotel in Flandreau showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout South Dakota, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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South Missouri
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Hillbilly Authority
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 2, 2008) – Hillbilly Authority of St. Louis took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown South Missouri State Final. Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Missouri, Arkansas and Iowa enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Tennessee
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Pistol
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 9, 2008) – Pistol of Nashville took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Tennessee State Final. The United Regional Stage at Monteagle showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Tennessee, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Texas - West
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The Lance Lipinski Band
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2008) – Lance Lipinsky of Wimberley took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown West Texas State Final. The West Texas Fair & Rodeo in Abilene showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Texas, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Texas-South
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Kayleigh Jones
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 2, 2008) – Kayleigh Jones of Stephenville’s took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown South Texas State Final. The Kendall County Fair in Boerne showcased ten acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Texas, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Utah
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Valerie Harris
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 15, 2008) – Valerie Harris of Montpelier took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Utah/South Idaho State Final. The Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Utah and Idaho, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Virginia / Maryland
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Kevin MaC
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 30, 2008) – Kevin MaC took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Virginia State Final. The State Fair of Virginia in Richmond showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Virginia and Maryland, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Washington
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Krystiane McKinley
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 4, 2008) – Krystiane McKinley of Roy, Washington took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Washington/North Idaho State Final. The Thurston County Fair in Olympia showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Washington and Idaho, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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West Virginia
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Tarah Marie
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 18, 2008) – Tarah Marie of Hartford took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown West Virginia State Final. The Parkersburg Homecoming Festival in Parkersburg showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout West Virginia, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Wisconsin
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Midnight Fire
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Nashville, Tennessee (August 1, 2008) – Midnight Fire of Watertown took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Wisconsin State Final. The Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis showcased eight acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Wisconsin, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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Wyoming
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Sam Platts
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Nashville, Tennessee (September 10, 2008) – Sam Platts of Saratoga, Wyoming took the state title and $1,000 at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Colorado/Wyoming State Final. Cowboy’s in Colorado Springs, Colorado showcased nine acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout Colorado and Wyoming, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
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