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Nashville, Tennessee (November 5, 2009)– Surpassing the competition at the 28th Annual Colgate Country Showdown Florida State Final, Jenny Rimmer proved worthy of the state title and $1,000. The Pensacola Interstate Fair showcased acts who had won a local contest sponsored by radio stations throughout the state, enabling each to perform at the state level competition of America’s largest country music talent search.
Jenny Rimmer, representing radio station WWKA in Orlando, triumphed at the state level event. This singer, songwriter, and musician comes from a large musical family. From a young age Jenny Rimmer has been singing and playing country music. She has opened for country artists such as: Charlie Daniels, Aaron Tippon, and The Bellamy Brothers. In the state competition, she rocked the crowd with original songs, “Never Going Back” and “Little Girls at War.”
Other acts and their sponsoring radio stations were: WQHL Live Oak- Emily Brooke, WIYD Palatka- Johnny Reed Foley, WXBM Pace- Meighan Grayson, WKAA Valdosta- Greer Smith, WOKC Clewiston- Joannie Vera, and WZZS Zolfo Springs- Casey Weston.
On December 5th, 2009 Jenny Rimmer will compete in the Southeast Regional at ChristmasVille in Rock Hill, NC to determine if she will advance to the National Final. The five regional winners from across the country will receive an all expense-paid trip to Nashville to compete for $100,000 and the coveted title of Best New Act in Country Music. The National Final will air nationwide, over syndicated television in March and April of 2010.
About the Showdown:
Each year, more than 50,000 artists compete in local competitions throughout the U.S. Throughout all four levels – local, state, regional and national – of competition a uniform judging system is used. The 1-10 point scoring system is used for the following categories: Marketability in Country Music, Vocal/Instrumental Ability, Originality of Performance; Stage Presence/Charisma and Talent with bonus points for Song Writing. Past local, state and regional winners include Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, Billy Ray Cyrus and Sara Evans. Log on to www.colgatecountryshowdown.com for more information about the Colgate Country Showdown and how to enter their sweepstakes.
About Colgate:
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, and Irish Spring. For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's website at www.colgate.com.
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