KSHL Colgate Country Showdown Local Final

5 PM, Saturday, July 25, 2009 – Toledo Summer Festival

Toledo, Oregon

The KSHL Colgate Country Showdown Local Final is not a karaoke contest.

It is a nation-wide talent search for the next great country music acts.

This can be individual singers, instrumentalist, duets, full bands, etc.

All acts are required to perform country music ONLY.

Extra points can be awarded for original music.

There is a one-time $15 fee for each act.

KSHL Local Final Rules:

KSHL is a preliminary-qualified final. There are limited number openings in the Local Final. To be considered as a local finalist you must:

Win a spot in a Preliminary Contest. (See Preliminary Contest rules below.)
OR - If you cannot enter a Preliminary Contest, because you are under-age or have a schedule conflict, submit an audition CD or cassette directly to KSHL for consideration. Submit a recording of the two songs you would be singing, not over seven minutes total performance time. Songs can be submitted on CD (preferred), or cassette. Include a recent photo and a brief bio. Send submission to: KSHL Radio Colgate Country Showdown, PO Box 837, Newport, OR 97365
OR - If time and schedule allow or there are any drop-outs – a very limited number of contestants might be allowed to compete on the day of the finals. These will be determined by the KSHL Showdown Coordinator at the venue, prior to the start of competition.

All entrants must submit an official entry form, pay the entry fee of $15 and comply with the rules and eligibility for the Colgate Country Showdown as posted on www.colgatecountryshowdown.com

A representative of KSHL will contact chosen finalists. Finalists will be given one admission pass per performer to the event grounds (minors receive 2 - one for a parent or guardian).

ALL contestant must provide their own song tracks (if using them).

All performances are live, with or with-out your pre-recorded tracks. The only pre-contest rehearsal is on contest day, time to be determined.

Preliminary Competition Rules:

a. All performances are live, karaoke tracks can be used, as long as the lead vocals are performed by contestant(s).

b. Enter at the Preliminary venue by;

Contacting the venue to sign up.
Complete the official entry form.
Pay the fee by cash or money order at least ONE DAY before the competition.

Preliminary Competition winners will receive special prizes, a spot in the finals and valuable stage experience for their efforts. You are highly encouraged to participate in Preliminary Competitions to better prepare for the Finals.

Official Preliminary Venue:

Moby Dick’s Seafood and Spirits

448 SW Coast Highway

Newport, OR 97365

541.265.7847

800.728.6629

Six Preliminary Contests

Tuesdays @ 8pm- beginning June 2nd.

Last Preliminary competition is July 7^th, followed by the grand finals of each weeks winners on Tuesday, July 14^th.

No scores will carry over from the Preliminary Competitions. All judging at the KSHL Colgate Country Showdown Final begins anew.

Contest Tips:

Over the many years that KSHL has produced the KSHL Local Finals

there have been many successes, three state winners and two regional first runner-ups.

Write at least one original song. Very few contestants make it past the local final without one. Copyrighting your original song (required) is easy, KSHL has copies of the form for you.
If you are coming in from out-of-the-area, come early to acclimate your voice to coastal conditions. Many singers have trouble adjusting.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Lots of singers have many ideas about their voice conditioning – salty, greasy food to sucking on hard candy – but nothing beats hydration.
The most important judging category is “marketability in country music” - This is not always the most perfect voice, it's the “whole package” - stage presence, talent and all.
Be yourself.

Direct all questions to:

KSHL Showdown Co-coordinator:

Stephanie Linn,

541.265.3000

KSHL Radio

PO Box 1180 – Newport, Oregon 97365

stephanie@kshl.com