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Each Spring, the Showdown begins with hundreds of local talent contests sponsored by country music radio stations throughout the United States.
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 chance to advance to one of six Regional Finals.
It's the last step before the prestigious National Final, which is televised to a national audience from country music's most exciting venues, like the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House (1990/91/98/99/00/01), the Grand Palace Theater (1992/93) in Branson, the Historic Ryman Auditorium (1994), Epcot at Walt DisneyWorld (1995/96) or Universal Studios Florida (1997).
Through radio and television broadcasts, audiences from coast-to-coast cheer on the Regional winners, the best of the best, as they compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000, and the National Title.
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Last year's winner, The Drew Davis Band, accepts their $100,000 grand prize from Showdown hosts Billy Ray Cyrus and Kassie DePaiva.
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The Showdown is open to vocal and/or instrumental performers, individuals, or groups of up to seven members who have not performed on a record listed in the national record charts of Billboard, Radio and Records, or The Gavin Report within eighteen months preceding local competition.
There is a $10 entry fee per act and all contestants must begin their competition by performing at Showdowns produced by participating country music radio stations.
A uniform judging system on all levels of competition ensures fairness.
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This year the local Colgate Country Showdown will be held at the Lassen County Fair in Susanville! Thursday July 19th, the 93 JDX / Colgate Country Showdown comes roaring to life in the grandstands at the fairgrounds. A dozen of Northern California's most talented vocalists and performers teaming up for a hot night of country music and good clean fun.
Visit the national Colgate Country Showdown Website at
www.colgatecountryshowdown.com
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