Coalgate Country Showdown pays tribute to former contestant Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks (Associated Press photo)
Hosted by country star LeAnn Rimes, the 28th Annual Colgate Country Showdown had its national finals earlier this week at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.
America’s largest country music talent search, the Colgate Country Showdown finals pitted five regional winners competing for $100,000 and the title “Best New Act in Country Music.”
The show also featured a tribute to former contestant, Oklahoman Garth Brooks.
Each year, more than 50,000 artists compete in local competitions throughout the U.S. for the Colgate Country Showdown. All participants are judged on five core criteria: Marketability in Country Music, Vocal/Instrumental Ability, Originality of Performance, Stage Presence/Charisma and Talent.
Past local, state and regional winners include Brooks, Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Billy Ray Cyrus and Sara Evans.
The one-hour final was taped for television and is nationally syndicated to air in spring.
This year’s winner is Karla Davis (pictured) of Monroe, N.C., who has been involved in music productions since she was a young girl. To hear and to learn more about her, go to www.KarlaDavisMusic.com.
- BAM
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