Best Country Singer Will Receive Chance at Fame and Trip for Two to the
40th Annual CMAs
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Bix.com, the first user-
generated online contest Website that allows anyone to create, enter, and
view a talent competition, today announced an online country music karaoke
contest in partnership with Impact Radio Networks, a division of The
Marketing Group. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to the
40th Annual Country Music Awards (CMAs) on Nov. 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tenn.
The prize includes tickets to the CMA Awards, roundtrip airfare, and hotel
accommodations in Nashville.
"Country music fans have become one our biggest group of users since
Bix.com launched. We are thrilled to offer aspiring country stars an outlet
for their creative talents and a chance to attend the Country Music
Awards," said Mike Speiser, co-founder and CEO of Bix, Inc. "We are proud
that Impact Radio Networks has chosen Bix.com as its marketing vehicle to
reach country music fans everywhere. With a reach of 34 million Country
listeners each week via over 700 Country Radio affiliates nationwide,
Impact Radio Networks is a natural fit to host contests on Bix.com."
The "2006 Country Music Awards Contest" is an online karaoke
competition where the public will determine, via a free and public voting
system, who will rub elbows with stars at the CMAs. Country performers and
country music enthusiasts looking to be discovered can enter the audio
competition at http://www.Bix.com/country for a chance to win the grand prize
trip. Bix.com's country catalog contains more than 300 songs from which to
choose, and the contestant receiving the most votes will win the grand
prize package. The winner will be announced on Oct. 29. It is free to enter
the "2006 Country Music Awards Contest" and free to vote for performers.
Visit http://www.Bix.com/country for competition rules and regulations.
Additionally, the contest provides a unique opportunity for talented
individuals to develop a fan base and offers regular advice to those
seeking fame. Contestants can count on one fan, in particular, to support
their climb towards stardom and a seat at the CMAs. Former American Idol(R)
finalist and country recording artist, Kimberly Caldwell serves as an
advocate on the Bix site, encouraging people along their road to
recognition.
"There is so much great talent waiting to be discovered, and it's
difficult to get in front of the right people," said Caldwell. "There is a
need for an open and fair talent discovery system like Bix and this contest
provides an incredible opportunity for people to show off their skills and
have a chance to be in the presence of today's most talented country
singers."
About Bix
Bix ( http://www.Bix.com ) is a free service and the first user-generated,
online contest system that allows anyone to easily view, enter or create a
talent competition. The company, founded in 2006, is headquartered in Palo
Alto, Calif. Bix.com, Inc., is backed by investors including Trinity
Ventures, Sutter Hill Ventures and Stanford University. Bix board members
include former Yahoo! Chief Product Officer Geoff Ralston and Symantec
Group President Jeremy Burton.
About Impact Radio Networks
Impact Radio Networks is Nashville's largest radio syndication company,
and is a division of The Marketing Group. The company, founded in 1998, is
headquartered in Nashville, TN.
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CONTACT:
Marni Greenberg of Spark PR, +1-415-321-1879,
or marni@sparkpr.com, for Bix
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