The Colgate Country

Showdown begins each Spring with over 450 local talent contests sponsored by

country music radio stations across America.  Winners advance to state competitions through the summer,

and then can advance to one of five regional finals.  The last step is the National Final held at the historic

Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, where the Showdown is hosted by LeAnn

Rimes.  Up for grabs is one hundred

thousand dollars. If you want to get in on the next Showdown for your chance at

national exposure and a cool hundred grand, check out CountryShowdown.com.