Kimes Ranch Apparel Launches Country Music Star Contest- $9,000+ in Prizes!

SCOTTSDALE, AZ— Kimes Ranch is launching their biggest contest yet, with over $9,000 worth in prizes including band merchandise designed and manufactured by Kimes Ranch and $2,000 in cash. Kimes Ranch is seeking talented singer/songwriters or groups that play country music to submit a 45 second clip of their performance of an original song. The grand prize winner will also win a 2017 endorsement from Kimes Ranch.

After much success with their annual model and sponsorship contests, Kimes Ranch decided to test this process out in a new “arena” seeking new artists and groups. The contest launched early last week and they have already had some candidates apply. “This one is a little trickier,” says Director of Marketing Lindsay Perraton. “There are a lot more rules and requirements when you are at this level, so it takes longer than just a few minutes to apply. Applicants have to take into consideration the length of their submission as well it has to be an original song.” To accommodate this, Kimes Ranch has given applicants until August 12^th to get their applications in.

To ensure that they select the best candidate possible, Kimes Ranch has brought on current endorsees Heidi Newfield and Keith Burns of Trick Pony to assist with the judging. “We are elated to work with Trick Pony on this as they have their hands on the heartbeat of this industry and will really be able to select the best person to represent our brand,” Perraton says. Not only is the famed duo selecting the winner but part of the grand prize will be to open for Trick Pony at a Kimes Ranch VIP concert at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in October.

If you know of someone that would be a good fit for this contest send them to www.kimesranch.com/country-artist/ for full contest rules.

ABOUT TRICK PONY: If there’s one thing Trick Pony knows when it comes to music, it’s how to stay relevant in an ever-changing business where many come and go. The longevity of the band, founded by both Heidi Newfield and Keith Burns, has them continuing to run the gauntlet with their creative minds, high octane live show, and the heart to deliver their best music yet. Trick Pony reformed as a duo in 2014, where they have been steadily building a new full-length album bringing back an enhanced and current version of what put Trick Pony on the map in the first place.

In 2001, Trick Pony became one of the most talked about new acts in country music. They cranked out several hits including their self-penned debut single and still ever catchy “Pour Me,” followed by “On A Night Like This,” “Just What I Do,” “On A Mission,” their Top 20 cover of Bonnie Tyler’s 70’s hit “It’s A Heartache” and more. They released three albums, both on Warner Brothers Records and then on Curb Records during that timeframe, Trick Pony (2001) On A Mission (2002) and RIDE (2005).

ABOUT KIMES RANCH: Founded in 2009, Kimes Ranch (formerly Longhorn Jean Company) was created to fill a void in the marketplace. With a long standing western history, Matt and Amanda Kimes’ desire was to create a company that produced great fitting, quality, long lasting jeans that walked the line between fashion-forward and western folk friendly.

The brand’s catchy logo and even more attractive company culture and customer service have brought them a cult-like following amongst their western consumers. The classically inspired line of jeans, have been featured in magazines including American Cowboy, Horse & Rider, Cowboys and Indians and Chrome Magazine.

Kimes Ranch. Superior Fit. Classic Style. Western Uncomplicated.