The Colgate Country Showdown is designed to find the most promising country music talent in America and to give these performers a chance to launch their professional music careers.

Springfield's local Country Showdown was sponsored by Kiss Country.

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David James, from West Union, Ohio
Sarah Rutherford, from Columbus. Sarah was the 3rd Place Winner. See her video
While you're at the fair, visit these fine concessionaires.
Lori McUne and Angel Perkins clapping and singing with David James	Sherrie Johnson loves her country music - singing with nearly every song.
Simba - from Gahanna OH. He was the 2nd Place winner.
Kya clapping along as daddy (Simba) sings.	Julie, Marah and Hannah were clapping and singing, too.
Mandy Neff from Greenville OH.
Mark Shaw from Jamestown
Springfield's Own Hamilton Forrest, winners of the Colgate Country Showdown. Next step: State of Ohio Colgate Country Showdown at Annie's Entertainment Complex in Cincinnati on September 13.
David Schrenk, from Loveland OH
Bethany & Megan Adkins from Lexington KY
Josh Gierke, from Springfield
Judges: Brian Casey (1410 WING-AM), Andrew McGinn (Springfield News-Sun), Ty Fischer (Eagle Beverage), Steve Upchurch (Steve's Market & Deli), Jenna Twiggs (Jim Twiggs' Allstate Agency) and Jennifer Goddard (Graham teacher).

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