Wildhorse Resort & Casino will host the 2016 Oregon Regional Finals for The Country Showdown talent contest on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. in Rivers Events Center.
The 35th Annual Country Showdown is America’s largest Country music talent show. It’s designed to find the most promising country music talent in the nation and give these performers a chance to launch their professional music careers.
The Country Showdown begins each spring with over 450 local talent throughout the US. Winners advance to their respective State competitions where acts then compete for a $1,000 prize, the state title and the opportunity to advance to one of five regional finals. The Wildhorse Resort & Casino winner will advance to compete in New Mexico as the last step before the prestigious, televised National Final in Nashville. The audience cheers on the Regional Winners, as they compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the title of “Best New Act in Country Music.”
The Wildhorse show will last approximately two hours as six contestants coming from Oregon and Montana and are backed up by band Taylors Crossing. Each contestant will be performing two songs.
In lieu of tickets, Wildhorse Resort & Casino is asking guests for a donation at the door. All donations will benefit the Pendleton Altrusa Feed the Child Program. This is open to guests of all ages. Doors open at 6 p.m.
