Semi-Finalists to Perform Sunday Afternoon at the Big Texan Steak Ranch

Amarillo, TX, August 25, 2009-The last of two semi-final rounds for the 2009 Amarillo Star contest took place August 24th at the Big Texan Steak Ranch. Competing this Sunday, August 30 at 2:00 PM at the Big Texan Steak Ranch will be the following 12 contestants: Jack Determan, Calvin Holland, Alexis Jergenson, Rhyann Ashley, Sarah Adams, Shannon Quist, Jimmy Gray, Chasity McCree, Kyla Cowan, Jennica Kinney, Rudy Ramirez and Bama Dills. Three of these contestants will move forward to the final round which will be held September 12, at the 2009 Texas Ford Dealers Tri-State Fair & Rodeo Gala featuring Billy Currington.

Texas Ford Dealers Tri-State Fair and Rodeo Gala is a fundraising event for Panhandle scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding youth in the local area.

“Amarillo Star” is an amateur vocal competition sponsored by the area’s largest annual event, the Texas Ford Dealers Tri-State Fair and Rodeo. The “Amarillo Star” will win a $1,000 grand prize, and have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to open for country music sensation Billy Currington.

“This competition is top notch. It gives members of our local community and regional area the opportunity to highlight their vocal talent,” said Angela Ragland, Marketing Director.

The “Amarillo Star” competition joined Channel 10 News in their Summer Celebration Tour. The Tour visited five different cities in the Tri-State area to get the communities excited about summer, and to gain community involvement in local activities. Joining forces with Channel 10 assisted in generating contestants and publicity for the “Amarillo Star” contest.

The public is welcome to come out to the Big Texan Steak Ranch on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM and support their favorite “Amarillo Star” contestant.

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