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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Joel Wilson from West Liberty
13-year-old Lauren Spyker from Springfield
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Brittney Jones from Bellefontaine
Mandy Neff from Greenville
Halftime entertainment - local favorite Gene Bowshier
Ginny Morrow, from Delaware	Clap along with the music
Josh Gierke, from Springfield
Jamestown - winners of the Country Showdown	When you gotta dance...
Laura Fedor, from Willoughby OH
Leslie Ray, from Springfield
Judges: Andrew McGinn (Springfield News-Sun), Brian Casey (WING Radio), Nathan Baker (ABC22/Fox45), Ty Fischer (Eagle Beverage), Dale Oakley (Musician/Songwriter) and Jeff Richards (J & L Music)

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