"New Brunswick's Next Country Star" Contest Announced

(Saint John, New Brunswick) - Aspiring New Brunswick country performers could win a showcase opportunity at the 2005 Country Music Week in Calgary September 9-12 2005. The winner or winners will also receive a cash prize and return airfare to Calgary for the event. The contest, organized by the 2006 Saint John Country Music Week Host Committee, was launched today.

Jan Cody, President of the CCMA said, "We're excited about showcasing at Country Music Week 2005 the level of talent they will find in New Brunswick when we head East in 2006."

Regional contests are planned in four locations (Saint John, Fredericton, Bathurst/Edmundston, and Moncton). Winners of each contest plus one wild card selection will travel to Saint John in June for the final. Venues and dates for each region will be announced in April.

Groups or individuals who are residents of New Brunswick and who have not been signed by a major record label in the past two years are eligible. Contest details, applications and rules and regulations are available through Music New Brunswick and at participating radio stations.

The contest is being sponsored by Moosehead Breweries Limited, the Province of New Brunswick, Music New Brunswick, the Saint John Airport and Acadia Broadcasting Limited.

Tracy Clinch, New Brunswick Sales Manager, Moosehead Breweries Limited said, "We're excited to play a part in bringing the best of New Brunswick to Calgary".

Saint John NB will host 2006 Country Music Week from September 8-11, 2006, the year of the Association's 30th anniversary.

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For more information please contact:

Media Contact
Beth Richardson, 2006 CCMA Event Committee
Phone: 506-646-9965
Phone: 506-642-4446
pretzel@nbnet.nb.ca

Contest Contact
Robert Bellefleur, Executive Director, Music New Brunswick
Ph: 506-383-4662
Fax: 506-383-4329
mnb@nb.aibn.com