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Try out for the Colgate Country Showdown!
How would you like a shot at being the next recognized Country Music Artist? 99.5 WYCD is once again sponsoring the Colgate Country Showdown here in the Motor City! Click here for Local Competition Rules!
Six finalists will be chosen to perform at the Belleville Strawberry Festival on June 14th! The winner at the Strawberry Festival then will be eligible to attend the State Competition of the Colgate Country Showdown at the Michigan State Fair on September 1st, 2008!
Over the years the Colgate Country Showdown has grown into the largest country music showcase in America as well as the largest country radio promotion in the world. Why has it endured so long?
THE COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN STORY
A PLACE TO START First and foremost the Colgate Country Showdown is where struggling new artists reach for their dreams. Each year thousands of contestants of all ages take the stage to demonstrate their talent, and in many cases perform their own original music. The Showdown is not a reality series or a show audition; it is a true talent contest. Winners are chosen by music industry professionals using a uniform judging criteria on all levels. Over 400 shows are produced annually at fairs, theme parks, casinos and clubs throughout the United States. Over $300,000 in cash prizes are awarded to contestants, including the Grand Prize of $100,000. If you have musical talent the Colgate Country Showdown is the place to start.
HOMETOWN PRIDE
Secondly, the Colgate Country Showdown has become a tradition for scores of towns and cities across America. Over 450 local radio stations book the Showdown every year creating a genuine source of community pride as fans eagerly anticipate their annual Colgate Country Showdown. Built on the concept of wholesome family entertainment, event producers take pride in a yearly event that pays tribute to their hometown talent. That's why it's so much fun and that's why over 50,000 artists sign up every year. As a testament to this fact, virtually every major country music entertainer of the past twenty years has participated in the Showdown. They may not have won the Grand Prize, but it was often the first time they experienced the thrill of performing before a live audience.
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How would you like a shot at being the next recognized Country Music Artist? 99.5 WYCD is once again sponsoring the Colgate Country Showdown here in the Motor City! 
THE COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN STORY 
