The Country Showdown is America’s oldest, largest and most successful music talent competition and in 2016 is celebrating its 35th Anniversary. The program has helped launch the careers of numerous country music legends including Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and hundreds more. Each year over 4,000 aspiring country music artists compete in 700 live music competition events throughout the country that are hosted by local radio stations. Winners of the local competitions progress to compete in about 40 regional and semi-final rounds with finalists competing on national television and the winner receiving a prize package worth over $100,000!
