ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, May 22, 1996 TAG: 9605220029
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
Showdown talent contest
CHRISTIANSBURG - Kool Country and Hudson's Chevrolet in Pulaski will sponsor the 15th "True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown," a country music talent contest and radio promotion. Over $150,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded in Showdowns nationwide. A grand prize of $50,000 and a recording contract will be awarded at the televised national final at Florida's Walt Disney World.
Showdown talent contests sponsored by over 400 radio stations across the country result in winners who advance state contests. State level prizes include $1,000 dollars in cash and the opportunity to compete at one of six regional contests in the fall. Winners at the regional level compete for the grand prize and the national title.
The contest is open to vocal and instrumental performers, individuals or groups with up to seven members, who have not performed on a record listed in the national record charts of Billboard, Radio and Records, or the Gavin Report within 18 months preceding local competition. There is a $5 entry fee. Entry forms are available at participating True Value Hardware stores and Jimmy Dean outlets, Hudson's in Pulaski, or by calling KOOL Country (990 AM) at 639-2461.
VIP to meet
BLACKSBURG - The Virginia Independent Party of the New River Valley will meet on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Easy Chair Coffee Shop meeting room in the University Mall in Blacksburg.
Citizens interested in government reform are welcome.
Call Tom Roberts at 552-9024.
Art exhibit
CHRISTIANSBURG - An art exhibit from the Montgomery County Public School's Saturday Art Program will displayed on Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to noon at Christiansburg High School.
Call Tambra Dixon at 382-5100.
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