Joy Adams flew all the way from New Zealand for the Frederickshavn show.

Robert Kiester (Rustie's manager), Rustie Blue (indie artist) and Lana Kress selling CDs and photos at the show.

Johnny Nielsen (DJ from Denmark) with Lana Kress. Johnny was one of the many DJs who attended the show to meet the many indie artists who performed that day.

Adele (our hostess in Denmark) all dressed up for the Frederickshavn show. She had a booth at the show where she sold beautiful western clothes she designed.

Fueling up at breakfast for the 13 hour show. Tonny couldn't resist taking a picture of Lana in her curlers with housemates, Ron Wa

Lana Kress with Adele's husband, Tonny, after a long day of rehearsal in Bent Olsen's studio getting ready for the big show.yne Atwood and Les Meekins.

Lana Kress singing her heart out in Denmark at the Frederickshavn show.

LANA KRESS WINS THE TRUE VALUE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN AGAIN!

This time with her own band! After four years of competing in the Country Showdown as a solo act, Lana has entered the contest with a band. And it's because of these great musicians Lana feels she has a really good shot at going all the way to nationals this year. "They are a very talented, dedicated and enthusiastic group of guys and I feel very lucky to have found such great musicians. It took me three years to put this group together and it was well worth the wait. Great things are gonna happen with this gang! I can feel it!!!"

They competed against six other acts in The Dalles' local True Value Country Showdown competition, three of them bands and the other three solo acts. The two songs they performed were "Little Bird" (originally recorded by Sherrie Austin) and an original off Lana's debut CD written by Bob Dellaposta called "Sorry, Sorry Won't Work This Time". In third place was a band named Alibi from Hood River and second place went to Sara Jo of The Dalles. Lana and her band took home a huge trophy (see photo above) and a $1,000 prize package. Lana Kress and her band will represent Y-102 of The Dalles at the Oregon State finals on Saturday, August 4th at the Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home, Oregon. Check back for more details. And stay tuned to 102.3 FM in The Dalles for another acoustic performance on Alex King's morning show.

Mike Baker played electric guitar on the CD. He has played with Vern Gosdin, Jim Ed Brown and a host of other stars.

Vic Jordan played acoustic guitar. He has played with Wayne Newton and a host of big name bluegrass acts.

Tim Atwood

Tim Atwood played keyboard and also plays in the Grand Ole Opry Staff Band.

Keith Kittle played drums and assisted with engineering. He's also played with Trace Adkins and engineered a Mark Collie project.

Steve Sturm played steel guitar. He also plays with Travis Tritt and has worked with Kathy Mattea and Billy Joe Royal.

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Buy the CD today and hear what a great job all these guys did! Fantastic playing and production!