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Amber Crump back for another shot at Hoedown glory By Teresa Latchford 13 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, September 8, 2016 tlatchford@yrmg.com Three York Region singers have made it to the top 10 in the Hoedown Showdown competition. The competition began with 40 hopefuls who were selected to perform at the Aurora Theatre during the preliminary rounds, vying for a spot in the top 20. Those who were successful took the stage at Aurora's annual Ribfest to battle it out for a spot in the top 10. The top 10 finalists, including three York Region contestants, will perform at the Magna Hoedown Sept. 16, with the winner taking home a prize package worth over $20,000 and earning a performance on the Hoedown stage on Sept. 17 when country singer Paul Brandt headlines. Among those named worthy by the judges panel, were Stouffville's Amber Crump, Newmarket's Patricia Villegas and Keswick's Mac Shepherd. "It was so much fun and there were so many people enjoying the music, it's just a great experience," Crump said of the afternoon performance at the Ribfest. "I have so much respect for the talent in this competition." This is Crump's second kick at the can as she placed third in a previous showdown competition. It was the encouragement and the enjoyment she got from the last competition that spurred her to try again for the title. `It was so much fun and there were so many people enjoying the music, it's just a great experience.' Top prize isn't too shabby either with a package valued at over $20,000 that includes cash, a guitar and case, performing on the same Hoedown stage as headliner Paul Brandt and an ultimate artist package. Crump said it would help her continue recording her AP that she is currently fundraising for. The local singer has been working on her talent since she hit high school and has overcome her shy nature to get up on stage. "I think my passion for music is greater than my shyness," she laughed. "I do have a quiet and soft voice but I don't necessarily think you need to be big and loud to express yourself through music." Next, Crump and the other contestants will be coached by celebrity judge Beverley Mahood before taking the stage on the first day of Magna Hoedown with the goal of being named the victor and securing a performance in the following night's Hoedown. The Store That Makes You Smile! 60 Volt Electric Scooter reg. g. $1795 Electric Scooters, ATV's, Bikes and More! NOW AVAILABLE! Any EclipsE UpgrAdE!* *Expires Fri. Sept. 30/16 50 OFF % $ 795 Sale TE804 Electric No License. No Plate. No Insurance! ATE804 72 Volt olt Scooter reg. $1995 Eclipse Upgrades · Bay Window Frame System · Bi-fold Track System · Bi-pass Track System · French door Cutouts SILVER ONLY While Supplies Last $ 1595 Hover Board $ Sale 25 year Warranty FREE SHOP-AT-HOME SERVICE! Markham/Unionville 905.475.2323 4450 Highway 7 Fold$It Electric Bikes reg. 1495 reg. $595 ATA-110 - H1 reg. $1295 www.sunshade.ca 1.800.883.1699 $ 795 Sale 395 Sale $ 895 NOW HIRING! Sale 647-466-1401 5460 Highway 7, Markham Highway 7 East of McCowan Rd NEW 3 Minute Quote Tool ­ Just a click away www.mollerinsurance.com MOLLER ANNUAL SUMMER TENT SALE! Ends This Saturday, September 10th! SAVE 25% to 60% OFF - INCREDIBLE SAVINGS!! BEDROOM | DINING | UPHOLSTERY | LEATHER | HOME OFFICE | MORE! 4747 HIGHWAY 7 EAST (JUST EAST OF KENNEDY) UNIONVILLE, ON 905.477.5524 HOURS: MON-WED: 10-6 pm THURS-FRI: 10-7 pm SATURDAY: 10-5:30 pm SUNDAY: Closed INSURANCE LTD. 905-642-2745 | www.mollerinsurance.com Or call us for a quote today! WWW.ALMIRA.COM Back to School Special $ 79 Starting at .95 Includes: -Oil, Lube Filter - Tire Rotation - Multi-point Inspection - Car Wash & Vacuum EASTSIDE 8435 Woodbine Ave. (Woodbine and Hwy. 7) 905.475.7373 Toronto Line 416.756.9712 ~ www.eastsidegm.ca