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Country Idol Final Auditions Recap – Northeast Talent Contest

Kevin Richards — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:28 +0000

The final auditions for Country Idol 2013 packed Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway on Thursday, May 16, featuring a guest performance by the lead vocalists of Skeeter Creek. Dozens of singers waited until the final night to try, however with Country Idol starting in January, contestants had 5 months to enter and make the [...]

2013 Country Idol Final Auditions

Kevin Richards — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:31 +0000

Thursday, May 16, 2013 are the final audition rounds for Country Idol 2013. It’s been a great season of showcasing some of the best singers in the Northeast during Country Idol 2013. Now, the final auditions will take place at Budweiser Country Night on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. [...]

April Country Idol Results – Northeast Talent Competition

Kevin Richards — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:16:30 +0000

Country Idol 2013 is heading into the final stretch. WGNA and Vapor’s annual talent search for the best country singer in the Northeast will award $5,000 to the best of the best on June 20, 2013. Guest judges Jay Yager of the Audiostars, Marian Carter from WGNA, and Harold Ford from the Spirit of Johnny [...]

Jay Yager, Harold Ford, Dorrie Phillips Join Country Idol Judges Panel

Kevin Richards — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:50:05 +0000

There are only two chances left to compete and sing for the $5,000 grand prize in Country Idol 2013. Thursday, April 18 is our second to last audition at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway for Country Idol 2013. Starting in January, contestants registered on-line at www.wgna.com for a spot to sing for the judges. [...]

2013 Country Idol Update – Northeast Talent Search

Kevin Richards — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:19:52 +0000

The search for a $5,000 Country Idol winner continues in the Northeast at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. We are half way through the 2013 season, but there’s still a chance for you to get one of the coveted audition spots by clicking here. 10 contestants are picked from on-line registration and 10 are [...]

Skeeter Creek Member Joins Country Idol – Northeast Talent Search At Vapor

Kevin Richards — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:16:33 +0000

We have begun Country Idol’s search for the next $5,000 winner at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. The next round of auditions happens on Thursday, March 28 with our rotating panel of guest judges. This month we welcome guest judges Tony Gambaro of The New York Players, Joe Kulewicz of Skeeter Creek and GNA’s [...]

Dorrie Phillips Joins Country Idol At Vapor [AUDIO]

Kevin Richards — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:51:01 +0000

Country Idol 2013 at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway continues it’s search for star that will walk away with $5,000! Over the past few years, we’ve seen several great singers showcase their talents on the big stage at Vapor. As WGNA and Budweiser present another great season of discovering new talent, we welcome [...]

Country Idol Returns To Vapor With Chelsea Cavanaugh

Kevin Richards — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:07:52 +0000

The biggest Country Music talent search in the Northeast returns to Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Every month aspiring singers get the chance to get on the big stage to sing their way to $5,000 with WGNA’s Country Idol. This month’s panel of rotating guest judges will feature Georgia [...]

Country Idol 2013 – January Results

Kevin Richards — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:43:09 +0000

Country Idol 2013 kicked off it’s fourth season at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway on January 17 with a packed dance floor, celebrity guest judges, some great singers, and Elvis! A distinguished panel of judges including GNA’s Lou Roberts, Vapor’s Kathleen Anderson, and award winning Elvis tribute artist Drew Polsun ranked the hopefuls on [...]

Elvis To Appear At Premiere Of Country Idol 2013

Kevin Richards — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:53:55 +0000

The Northeast’s biggest talent search begins on Thursday, January 17 at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. To kick Country Idol off in a big way, we’ve got a very special guest planned to open the show. Award winning Elvis tribute artist Drew Polsun will be on our panel of rotating judges on the first [...]

First Round Of Country Idol Judges Kick-Off 2013 Season At Vapor

Kevin Richards — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:31:56 +0000

Once again WGNA begins it’s annual search for the best Country singers in the Northeast on Thursday, January 17 with Country Idol 2013 at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Rotating guest judges will score 20 contestants per month based on stage presence, appearance, and vocals. The top 5 scoring contestants of the night will [...]

How To Register For Country Idol – Country Singing Competition Returns To Vapor

Kevin Richards — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:34:53 +0000

The Northeast’s premiere talent competition returns to Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway with Country Idol 2013. Rotating guest judges score contestants based on appearance (10 points), stage presence (15 points) and vocals (25 points). The night’s top scoring contestants will be invited back for the finals on June 20 to sing for a Grand [...]

Leon Thomas – WGNA Country Idol Contestant Releases Nashville Album

Kevin Richards — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:51:59 +0000

Over the last few years, WGNA has showcased some of the best talent in the Northeast at Country Idol at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Leon Thomas is the latest Country Idol contestant to use the show as a launching pad for a career in music.

Country Idol Runner-Up Bethany Morse – Singers Discovered At Albany Area Talent Search

Kevin Richards — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:00:58 +0000

People are still talking about the 2012 Country Idol show at Vapor in Saratoga Casino. On June 21, nearly 1,000 people packed the club to hear and see some of the Albany area’s best singers. Although Pittsfield, Massachusettes native Sabrina Gogan captured the title, we wanted to introduce you to the voice that placed second. [...]

Meet Sabrina Gogan – 2012 Country Idol Winner

Kevin Richards — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:20:27 +0000

In 2010, Sabrina Gogan graduated UMass Amherst with a degree in Theater and Communications. Now, in 2012 the Pittsfield, Massachusetts native can add ‘Country Idol’ to her resume. On June 21, 2012 26 finalists competed for $5,000 and the title of WGNA’s Country Idol. In the end, the judges selected Sabrina Gogan. Like many of [...]

Another Year Of Country Idol, Another Tough Year For This Judge

Scott Blaine — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:53:52 +0000

Last night was absolutely amazing at Vapor for the finals of the Country Idol Karaoke Contest. The place was packed as an estimated 1,000 people filled the nightclub cheering on their favorite singers. Much like last year, the competition was fierce and made my job as a judge very hard. If it was up to [...]

Country Idol Contestant Honors American Soldiers [VIDEO]

Kevin Richards — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:14:55 +0000

If you talk with anyone who was in the audience at Country Idol 2012, on June 21 at Vapor, they will tell you that the night was full of extremely talented entertainers. In my opinion, about half of the performers on the final night could have easily grabbed the $5,000 grand prize. Steve Thomas, a [...]

2012 Country Idol Finalists [VIDEO]

Kevin Richards — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:30:16 +0000

Vapor at Saratoga Casino and Raceway welcomed some of the best performers in the Albany area to the big stage on Thursday, June 21 for the 2012 Country Idol Finals. Nearly 1,000 people packed one of the Northeast’s finest performance venues to watch the area’s best singers compete for $5,000 and the title of WGNA’s [...]

2012 Country Idol Winner – Sabrina Gogan

Kevin Richards — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:50:38 +0000

Nearly 1,000 people packed the Northeast’s premier night club, Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway, on Thursday, June 21 as 26 contestants competed for the crown of Country Idol and $5,000 cash! After five months of auditions, the finalists made their way to the Vapor stage to showcase their talents in front of judges Scott [...]

2012 Country Idol Judges – Rita Cox, Scott Blaine, Jay Yager, Richie Phillips

Kevin Richards — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:48:32 +0000

Thursday, June 21 WGNA will host the 2012 Country Idol finals at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. After months of auditions the best singers in the Northeast will compete for $5,000. This year we are proud to announce a diverse and distinguished panel of judges who will help crown the winner. WGNA’s Richie Phillips [...]