For 29 years the Annual Colgate Country Showdown has been finding the best new country artists and launching professional careers.  The contest begins in the spring where over 450 musicians come together and compete in one of the most prominant country music and talent seeking contests in the world. There are several unique aspects to this one of a kind contest:

• State competitions allow you to find the best artists in your state or if you are a performer a chance to become state champion!
• Regional finals
• Regional winners go on to compete in the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.
• $100,000 for the national title
• Uniform judging system for fair judging.
• The contest is open to vocal and/or instrumental performers
• Entrance fee is only $15 per act.

Visit the Colgate Country MusicShowdown to listen to contest winners or learn how to enter!