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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: TALENT AND MUSIC ABOUND AT THEY COUNTRY SHOWDOWN! Branson, MO, June 8, 2009 – Professional musicians and singers meet a host of talented aspiring performers at the 2009 Colgate Country Showdown – America’s Largest Country Music Talent Search and Radio promotion of the season! Sponsored by KHOZ 102.9, the 28th annual event will kick-off in high style on Friday, June 12th at 5PM in front of Branson Landing’s famed fountain area in town square. “Our radio promotion garnered over thirty-five entries, stated KHOZ Station Manager, Marilyn Wallis and we’re so excited about our seven very talented finalists; Matt Vick, Cody Dooley, Gwendlyn Bradley, Meagan White, Louie Michael, Cliff Hudson and Kyla Horton.” Clay Cooper, Master of Ceremonies will wow spectators as he and his group, The Country Music Express Band not only perform, but also provide the accompaniment for each contestant. Clay Cooper has been a local favorite for many years in Branson and performs nightly, a high-energy show full of great singing, dancing, comedy and much more at his signature venue – the Clay Cooper Theater, located on Highway 76’s Country Music Boulevard. For the past 27 years, the Colgate Country Showdown has served as a platform for amateur country music artists to launch their professional careers and this year, key judges from the entertainment industry will determine which contestant has “what it takes” to move on to the state competition. Famed Branson entertainers, T.G. Sheppard, Barbara Fairchild and Mary Lou Turner will serve as judges with regional record and concert producers, Gene Bicknell and Joe Sullivan adding to this outstanding panel. The talent and excitement will continue into the weekend with a free LIVE performance on Saturday, June 13th at 8PM featuring the legendary, award-winning band, EXILE. With an explosive career spanning over three decades, this late 70’s/80’s icon band achieved worldwide success with the #1 pop smash, “Kiss You All Over.” They then made a seamless transition from pop to country in the early 1980’s with, “Woke Up In Love” peaking at #1 in early 1984, followed by nine consecutive #1 singles, including “I Don’t Want to Be A Memory”, “Give Me One More Chance”, She’s A Miracle”, “Crazy For Your Love”, “Hang On To Your Heart”, “I Could Get Used To You”, “It’ll Be Me”, “She’s To Good To Be True” and “I Can’t Get Close Enough”. Combining achievements in pop and country with success overseas, EXILE earned eleven #1 singles, numerous top 10 singles, three gold albums, several multi platinum singles and thirteen nominations from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. Reunited last year, the band features the same musicians, J.P. Pennington, Les Taylor, Marlon Hargis, Sonny LeMaire and Steve Goetzman, together again delivering an action packed performance of back to back hits with a peek at some new songs, as well. True to their heritage and long lasting appeal, these five amazing musicians know how to entertain their fans. EXILE is back and area visitors and residents are invited to this FREE, Saturday Night Concert at 8PM in front of the Branson Landing fountains. For additional information on Branson Landing’s FREE 2009 Summer Concert series, visit the Branson Landing website at www.bransonlanding.com or www.bransonlandingshops.com. Branson Landing... Where the Adventurous Shop, Dine, Play & Stay! |
