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Top Three Contestants Move Forward…

Amarillo, TX- The semi-final round of the Amarillo Star contest took flight last night at the Big Texan Steakhouse. The contest began at 7 p.m. with 13 semi-finalists from Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas competing for a spot in the top three. The top three contestants were Tyler Amburn, Easton Hamlin and Alexis Jergenson.

These contestants will move forward from the semi-final competition onto the final round, September 4, at the 2008 Tri-State Fair and Rodeo Gala featuring Blake Shelton.

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 & Rodeo. The “Amarillo Star” will win a $1,000 grand prize, and have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to open for country music sensations Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan.

“This competition is great, because it gives members of our local communities the chance to highlight their talents. It is such a great experience for up-and-coming vocalists to gain stage presence and feedback from local professionals,” said Cal White, Marketing Director.

The “Amarillo Star” competition joined Channel 10 News in their Summer Celebration Tour. The Tour visited 5 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 top three contestants will perform for the grand prize September 4, at the Gala featuring Blake Shelton. Fans may vote for their favorite “Amarillo Star” at www.newschannel10.com or www.kgnc.com.

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