Announcing the Winner of the 2016 Durango Boots Sole Performer Contest

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After hundreds of entries and hours of listening, we are excited to announce that Durango Boots has namedĀ singer-songwriter Jamie KentĀ as the winner of its Sole Performer Contest. A music industry road warrior, Kent has honed his talents by playing more than 200 shows a year, including tours with Huey Lewis & The News, The Doobie Bros, America, Foreigner, The Wood Brothers, Marc Broussard, Ellis Paul, and multiple showcases at the South By Southwest Music Festival.Ā He is currently working on his second full-length album with Grammy nominated producerp Dave Brainard, which willĀ be released in the spring of 2016.

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ā€œWith his penchant for live performances and Americana-influenced songs you canā€™t help but sing along to, he is the perfect fit for the Durango brand,ā€ said Erin DeLong, Brand Manager for Durango. ā€œWeā€™re looking forward to Jamie representing Durango through his authentic voice and style in 2016.ā€

Kent is the third winner of Durangoā€™s annual contest that invites talented singer-songwriters to post a video singing an original song for the chance to win a yearlong, once-in-a-lifetime experience designed to kick-start their music career.

ā€œI am ready to hit the ground running as Durangoā€™s Sole Performer,ā€ said Kent. ā€œI have really found my voice as both a singer and songwriter in the last couple of years of touring the country and my hope is through the opportunities as Durangoā€™s Sole Performer, I can share my love for music with a whole new fan base.ā€

As part of his prize, Kent will be featured in a Durango marketing campaign, participate in aĀ Carnival Music co-writing sessionĀ with an on-staff writer and receive individual feedbackĀ from music industry professionals. In addition to those incredible experiences, he will also receive a wardrobe of Durango Boots, apparel from Wrangler Jeans, a Taylor Guitar and aĀ $10,000 cash prize.

A favorite footwear brand for country, rock and indie artists, Durango has always been a staple in the music industry. Through the Sole Performer contest, Durango looks for a musician who not only represents the brandā€™s attitude thatā€™s mischievous, bold and fun, but who can also engage consumers in new and meaningful ways.

Official partners of Durangoā€™s Sole Performer contest are Carnival Music, Taylor Guitars, American Songwriter and Wrangler.

 

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