Luke and Jessi named WBDC Country Showdown winner
The husband and wife team, Luke and Jessi of White Creek, Tenn. were announced as the winner of the 36th Annual WBDC Country Showdown Thursday evening.
This event connected to America’s largest country music talent search and radio promotion was held at the Jasper Arts Center. This win marks the completion of the first step in the prestigious national contest.
Luke and Jessi’s combination of musical talent, stage presence, charisma, and musicianship caught the attention of the judges. The Riegle Family Band, of Muncie was first runner-up while Cody Ikerd and The Sidewinders of Southern Indiana was second runner-up. This year’s judges included Leslie Maxwell, Ed Walston, and Kris Lasher.
Luke and Jessi will advance to the Regional Competition of the Country Showdown later this year. Regional winners advance t, exuding talent and energy in the performances and winning more than $100,000 in cash and prizes and the National Title.
The 36th annual WBDC Country Showdown was backed by house band “HAYWIRE” –featuring Dusty Miller, Greg Eaton, Levi Shields, Roy Boyer, and Craig Brown.
The WBDC Country Showdown also featured:
- Modern Day Outlaws of Celestine
- Robert Stutsman of Huntingburg
- Justin Rottet of Jasper
- American Renegades of Loogootee
- Robert Reutman of Celestine
- Tayler Lynch of Louisville
- Payton Lynn of Winslow
- Martin County Line of Loogootee
- Pike Trio of Velpen
Now in its 36th year, the WBDC Country Showdown finds the most promising country music talent in the area, giving these performers a chance to launch a professional career.
