KHAK is hosting a local competition for Country on the River's 'Next Big Star' contest Friday, July 4th before the Jamie Lynn Spears concert at the McGrath Amphitheatre!    We'll choose up to five finalists who will each perform one acoustic song on the 4th of July.  Our local winner will compete in the finals Thursday, August 7th in Prairie du Chien, prior to Tracy Lawrence, for the $1,000 prize and 6 VIP tickets to this year's Country on the River.  Win the contest and you sing before both Jason Aldean and The Band Perry.

Click here for the entry form.  Please mail entry form and your $20 entry fee to:

Country on the River

c/o KHAK

425 2nd St. S.E. #450

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

You'll also need to submit a video performance (below), in order to be considered for the contest.  Please also be sure to fill out the online form completely, along with your video submission (below) so there's no question which video is yours.  Your payment must be received prior to consideration.  Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, June 18th 11:59pm.

Click here for official rules.

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