SEARCH FOR HOUSTON’S BEST COUNTRY SINGER BEGINS TONIGHT AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
Fourth Annual Competition Searches for Most Talented Country Singers Every Friday
Beginning January 4, 2008
WHAT: Sam Houston Race Park (www.shrp.com) is looking for Houston’s Best Country Singer with the launch of the 4th annual competition beginning on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 7 p.m. Join industry professionals: Jason Price of Warehouse Live; Roger Ramsey of Lofton Creek Records; Joey Wright of Reel Connection Media; Joey Garza of Full Measure Productions and Mark Chestnut’s manager Joe Ladd to see who will advance from tonight’s contest to the finals, which will take place February 22. The event is hosted by Ernie Manouse of PBS’ Innerviews with Ernie.
The eight week vocal competition, held every Friday through February 15, 2008, will feature performance opportunities for juniors (ages 8-15) and adults (ages 16 and up). Contestants will perform a song of their choice with scoring based on vocal performance, audience response and stage presence. Contestants will compete in semi-final rounds with four finalists from each division advancing to the finals. Grand prizes include: a trip for two to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to open for Johnny Lee courtesy of FunJet, $500 and recording studio time for juniors; and adult division winners will compete for a trip for two to the Country Music Awards courtesy of 93Q, $1,000 and recording studio time. The entry fee is $30 per contestant. Ticket packages to watch the competition start at $9 per person and include admission, reserved seating for live racing and racing program.
WHEN: Friday, January 4, 2008
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Contest continues every Friday through February 22, 2008
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY, 7 to 10 p.m.
- Junior and Adult contestants performing live in between racing action;
- Judging panel feedback from industry professionals;
- Interview opportunities with Judging Panel & Event Producers;
- Mascot Sam interacting with contestants and racing fans throughout the evening;
- Live Thoroughbred racing action all night.
WHERE: Sam Houston Race Park
7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West
Houston, Texas 77064
TICKETS: Counter Seat package $9 per person
Regular Admission $4 adults; $2 Senior Citizens; children 12 and under FREE
INFO: For contest information, email showcasesinger@comcast.net. For ticket information, visit www.shrp.com or call 281-807-8760.