It was a beautiful day at Capitol Park today in Augusta!!  Our annual B98.5 Bee A Country Star finale was kicked off by Andy Capwell with our sound check! Then, Rebecca Pushard, from Maine Isshinryu Karate Academies, bringing a hush over the crowd as she sang the National Anthem.  Immediately following, the contest go underway and the judging began.

Everyone did extremely well.  Unfortunately, there can only be one winner. Congratulations to Nyssa Rose Damon!!  She won a the big trophy and $500!!  Second place winner, Jocelyn Begin, won $200 and our third place winner, Mark Gentle, took home $100!

Weeks before the contest, we gave you the opportunity to vote for your Fan Favorite.  Congratulations to Jocelyn Begin!  She won a $150 Springer's Jewelers gift card

Thank you to everyone who participated!  Can't wait to do it all over again in 2017!

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