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2013 Texaco Country Showdown PDF Print E-mail
Think you have what it takes to be the next country music star? Then you'll want to enter the Texaco Country Showdown. KD Country is proud to present this year's local Showdown on June 1, 2013 in Altavista, during the Uncle Billy's Day Festival. The winner of our local Showdown advances to the State Final.  Then there's region and, finally the national final, where the winner receives $100,000 and a record contract.  To enter the KD Country June 1 Showdown, contact us at 434-369-5588 for an entry form or download one here:  Showdown Entry Form. Fill it out and return it to us with a check or money order for your $20 entry fee. We'll need to hear what you sound like, so please also send us a three-song demo CD, or a link to a web site where you have your music posted. We'll let you know if you made the cut. More information and official Showdown rules are posted at the Texaco Country Showdown web site. 
Some things to keep in mind:
- Registering on the Texaco Country Showdown web site is recommended so that you can promote yourself and your music. It does not automatically enter you in the local KD Country showdown. You have to do that separately.
- We do not determine which songs you perform. Sing any songs you want but keep in mind that other contestants may select those same songs to perform and we have no control over that.
- The judges are independent and impartial but they know their stuff. They're musicians and singers too. We have no influence over their decisions.
- Please do not email us your music. Our mail server can't handle it and it may be deleted before we can listen to it. Send a CD or a link.
- If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 434-369-5588 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
So get your Country Music career started by entering the Showdown today!
 


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