Showcasing up-and-coming country talent + special guest stars
By Preshias Harris
An exciting new talent contest, The Indie Country Showdown (presented by O’Reilly’s Amish Furniture and Center Stage Magazine) is happening in Nashville, and you can be in the audience to see the rise of the next generation of country stars. There will also be guest stars performing on stage at every show (see below).
You will see and hear some of the most talented indie country artists compete in three rounds to earn a spot as one of the three finalists facing off in the grand finale! All three rounds and the Finale will be held at Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom. Tickets for all shows are now available here. Here are the show dates for the Indie Country Showdown:
- Week One: Thursday, February 15, 7:00 p.m.
- Week Two: Thursday, February 22, 7:00 p.m.
- Week Three: Thursday, March 7, 7:00 p.m.
- Grand Finale: Thursday, March 14, 7:00 p.m.
Standard tickets with reserved seating are $25.00. VIP tickets at $65.00 are also available with reserved seating closer to the stage. VIP tickets also include Meet & Greet with the performers plus a surprise goodie bag of items from the Showdown artists.
Week One Contestants and Guest Performances
The contestants for Week One on Feb 15 are: Eric Burgett, Corey Davis, Jay Jones, Brooklyn Summer, Kayla Wass and Charlotte Morris. The star guest performers are Keith Burns (founding member of Trick Pony), Donovan Chapman, Bryan Martin and Abby Leigh Anderson from The Bobby Bones Show who will debut her brand new single during the show. Get tickets here.
Week Two Contestants and Guest Performances
Competing in the Week Two show on Feb 22: Doug Miolen, Kendra Neece, Mia Brown, Ethan Vincil, Jon Statham, CJ Garton and Chad Wilson. There will be guest star performances by Rick Monroe & the Hitmen, Keith Burns and Abby Leigh Anderson. Tickets available here.
Week Three Contestants and Guest Performances
The Week Three contestants on March 7 are: Allie Lamb, Brooke Spencer, Lexi Lew, Seth Alexander, Andy Pursell, John Haywood and Charlie McNeal. Guest star performers are Boomtown Saints, Keith Burns and Abby Leigh Anderson. Find tickets here.
Week Four: The Final Showdown
The winning artists from the three rounds will compete at the Grand Finale, March 14 along with one ‘wild card’ contestant. The Grand Prize winner will receive a Recording Session with We The People Music Productions and a Full Service Single Distribution To Radio via CDX Nashville. The guest star performers at the Grand Finale show will be Jimmy Wayne and Keith Burns. Purchase tickets here.
But wait! There’s more!
One audience member will win an in-studio demo session with We the People Music Productions at the Speakeasy Recording Studio ($1,195 value) or $1,195 toward a fully produced, mastered and radio ready track with number one songwriter and producer Jason Wyatt, the We the People Team and Nashville’s best session players. Must be present to win!
Each night, The Indie Country Showdown will honor active and retired military and make a special monetary presentation to Folds of Honor Tennessee. There will be a special performance by veteran Ben Peterson of Engage Your Destiny as well. Veterans wishing to attend can contact Vettix.org for a special veteran ticket discount.
So come on out and see the rising artists who represent the future of country music, enjoy guest star performances, honor active and retired military and maybe win an $1,195.00 recording session for yourself!
- Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom is located at 5724 River Road Nashville, TN 37209, just 14 minutes (8.5 miles) from downtown Nashville via I-40. Find tickets for all Indie Country Showdown shows here.
The Indie Country Showdown, Center Stage Magazine’s first-ever independent country artist competition, is presented by O’Reilly’s Amish Furniture, a proud supporter of the work and mission of Folds of Honor. More information at Center Stage Magazine.
Preshias Harris is an advocate for songwriters and a music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available here Follow her blog at www.nashvillemusicline.com @PreshiasHarris #PreshiasHarris