K-Country Showdown Registration

****I have read the KCountry Showdown rules and by signing below, understand and accept the terms of eligibility and all the contest rules. I also understand the 2026 KCountry Showdown is only a local event and not affiliated with any other company.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All Contestants Must Perform Country, Bluegrass or Gospel Songs. (No exceptions)

2. Complete this form, attach your demo (can be CD, mp3, YouTube Video, etc.), along with a headshot photo of yourself and a short bio. You can also email your bio to begilpin@forchtbroadcasting.com

3. You will need to pay your $30 entry fee. Make sure to type KCountry Showdown in the Note Section when paying online. This fee is a non-refundable application processing fee.

4. There will be 2 Separate Categories with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners in each category. There will be 8 contestants in each category for a total of 16 contestants.

· Kids 8-15 years old (You must have reached that age by June 1, 2026)

· Adults 16 and older (You must have reached that age by June 1, 2026)

First-place winners of past Showdowns are not eligible to compete.

5. Each contestant will perform two songs on the day of the competition. One song will be performed prior to intermission and the second song after intermission.

4. Each contestant is responsible for their own music. Pre-recorded music must be submitted to KCountry no later than Friday, June 26, 2026. Failure to do so may result in ineligibility to perform. Email music to Denise Gilpin @begilpin@forchtbroadcasting.com

5. Each contestant will be judged by a panel of three judges on each of their 2 songs and given a total score for both songs.

6. Contestants will have the option to play their own instrument while performing their songs.

7. No “same” song will be performed by more than one contestant. (Entry forms will be dated when they are turned in. If there is more than one contestant with the same song, the contestant who registers first will have the option to perform that song.) Song choices may not be changed from point of selection to the day of performance.

8. You are considered registered once registration form and payment have been received.

9. No back-up vocals are allowed on soundtracks.

10. First round performance order, will be in reverse order of registration receipt. (i.e. - The first person to submit their entry form will be last and the last person will be first). Second round performance order will be determined by random drawing the day of the Showdown.

11. All performances must be done in good taste: any music or lyrics that WGRK-FM, KCountry 105.7 considers offensive may not be performed.

12. Contestants may perform their own music and may receive extra bonus points from the judges. Music eligible for bonus

points will be defined as any piece of music written or co-written by the contestant (either individual or member of the group). If singing an original song, Contestants must submit a demo of them singing it before Friday, June 26, 2026.

13. Contestants may also receive extra bonus points, from the judges, for their instrumental abilities.

14. Performances will be awarded 1-10 points in each of the following categories: 1) Vocal Ability; 2) Showmanship;

3) Stage Presence (poise, comfort on stage, eye contact, etc)

15. In the event of a tie, the first tie-breaker shall be the highest number of points given in the Vocal Ability Category. The

second tie-breaker shall be the highest number of points awarded in the Showmanship Category. The third tie-breaker

shall be by secret vote of the judges based on overall performance, style and impact.

16. No one employed by Forcht Broadcasting or their family members are eligible to enter.