FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
One of Southern Indiana’s longest running country music talent searches returns to the Jasper Arts
Center in Jasper, Indiana. Radio station 101 Country WBDC continues to host the local showdown,
now in its 44th year, will be held on Friday, June 5th, 2026. Now is the time for acts from around the
region to enter and compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. This year’s winner will walk
away with a $1000 cash prize, the first runner up receives $250, and $100 goes to the third place. The
top three finishers along with a People’s Choice winner are presented with a beautiful, engraved
trophy as well. Entries are currently being accepted by WBDC until March 27th, 2026.
Open to vocal and/or instrumental performers of country music, the WBDC Country Showdown
welcomes individual acts or groups to compete. Entry forms and details for this year’s showdown are
available online at www.wbdc.us or may be picked up at the WBDC Studios at 458 Third Avenue in
Jasper, Indiana. This year’s entry fee is $40, and the deadline for entry is Friday, March 27th at 4pm.
Performances are limited to 10 minutes and to ensure fairness, a uniform judging system is used.
WBDC provides a talented backup band for performers if needed. For more information, please call
(812) 634-9232 or email [email protected].
The WBDC Country Showdown finds the most promising country music talent in the area, giving these
performers a chance to hone their skills and win great prizes. From the first winners, “Crossfire” in
1982, to last year’s winner, “Last Minute”, the WBDC Country Showdown has proved to be a must-see
event for country music fans of all ages.
Ty Hunter
Program Director
101 Country WBDC
Studios: 812-634-9232
Email: [email protected]
The 44th Country Showdown
