The livestream for the finale will begin at 7:00 PM CST
Shoals City Showdown Live Finale 2025
LINEUP
7PM - MEAGAN ALLEN
7:30PM - FRANKIE WHITE
8PM - GRACIE LOU
8:30PM - ASHTYN BARBAREE
9PM - BUZIE
THE ULTIMATE MUSIC DISCOVERY CONTEST
Artists will compete in a head-to-head bracket-style competition. Join us at the finale on Oct. 4th in Florence, AL, and help decide the ultimate Showdown winner.
LIVE FINALE
Join us on October 4th at FloBama Music Hall in Florence, AL as the final 4 artists plus our wildcard compete to win the Shoals City Showdown, Admission is free, and your vote helps decide the winner!
2025 Bracket
This year’s starting 32 artists are official! View the artists’ bios to learn more about who’s competing to win the 2025 Shoals City Showdown.
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Competition
The Shoals City Showdown is a bracketed competition starting with 32 artists. Artists will be voted through the first 3 rounds by a majority public vote.
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4 Rounds
Each round will have a different category and panel of judges. One artist will win the judges’ vote each round and automatically be awarded.
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Live Finale
The event culminates with a live performance on Oct. 4, 2025, featuring the final four artists. Winners will be announced at the end of the night.
Dive into the excitement with Somethin’ In The Water and My101.5 as we proudly present The Shoals City Showdown, a new music discovery competition, spotlighting rising artists across the nation. Set against the legendary backdrop of the Muscle Shoals' music scene, 32 artists are invited to show what they’ve got in an epic online showdown. With exposure to a nationwide audience and the chance to win incredible prizes, it's time to make your mark on music history.
As the competition heats up, artists will have the chance to score big – think epic opportunities to boost your skills, expand your connections, and take your music to the next level!
Studio Time
Social Media Promotion
Heavy Rotation on SRMG Station(s)
Hotel Accommodations
Collaborations with Local Designers & Songwriters
Performance Opportunities
Meet The Shoals Dream Center
The Shoals Dream Center is where practical support meets life-changing hope for families in need throughout the Shoals Community. As a lifeline for those below the poverty level, the Dream Center is more than just a resource – it's a beacon of light in tough times. With nearly 830,000 pounds of food distributed to over 22,000 individuals last year alone, they’re not just filling bellies – they’re nourishing souls. Through their innovative grocery store style food bank, qualified individuals can shop for essentials at no cost, empowering them to reclaim dignity and choice. But that's not all. The Dream Center Academy is where at-risk kids find more than just after-school care – they discover a second family, a place to learn, grow, and thrive under the guidance of caring mentors. Here, dreams take flight, and futures are transformed.
Make a Difference.
Shoals City Showdown benefits the Shoals Dream Center.