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When she was a kid, Bayli Boling dreamed of being Miss Daviess County.  A couple of years ago at The Hines Center in Philpot that dream came true.  Then, Bayli set her sights even higher.  She dreamed of becoming Miss Teen United States.  And last night, in Washington, D.C., Bayli came oh so close.

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Show of hands!  Who wants to win a trip to Colorado to see and meet Florida Georgia Line? We thought so.  Get details here.

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The Battle for the Big O finale is coming up 7pm, Saturday, July 26th at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre and we really believe we have assembled our strongest Top 12 in the five year history of our annual talent search.  And rounding out the line-up for the final will be The Valentears.  The group's frontman, Daniel Carroll, showed up at our Show Me's of Owensboro audition and topped 19 other acts to earn a spot in the finale.  Check out the version of "Strawberry Wine" that got him there.  This is pretty cool!

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All week long here at WBKR.com, we have been introducing you to the acts that have made the finals of the 2014 Battle for the Big O presented by Henderson Chevy Buick GMC.  And we have two more left.  Our auditions at The Boiler Room in Owensboro brought Aaron Pate and Kentucky Clear to the audition stage and they won the night with this performance.  WATCH!

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The 2014 Battle for the Big O finale is Saturday, July 26th at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre.  We have 12 amazing acts battling for $1,000 and the chance to open for Hank Williams Jr and the Charlie Daniels Band at the Liquid Ninja Big O Music Fest.  Among the finalists is Ohio County's Adam Scott.  Normally, Adam is on the road with the country music group Parmalee.  (He's their merchandise guy).  But, Adam's got chops of his own!  Check this out.  Not only is Adam a great singer; he's a great songwriter too.  And at our Battle auditions in Beaver Dam he blew us away with an original song.  This is sensational.  WATCH!

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The auditions are in the books and the playing field is set!  And the 2014 Battle for the Big O finale  will feature twelve of the best acts our annual talent search has ever attracted.  We have $1,000 up for grabs and the chance to open the 2014 Liquid Ninja Big O Music Fest.  And this young lady from Owensboro is one of our youngest finalists ever and she is proof that patience and hard work pay off.  Kennedy McCollam auditioned at two of our Battle auditions and was passed over by the judges.  But, at Beaver Dam Park in Ohio County, Kennedy showed up with guitarist Riley Roth and the two blasted their way into the finale.  Check out the rendition of "Black Horse and a Cherry Tree" that earned them a spot!

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The Battle for the Big O finale is coming up 7pm, Saturday, July 26th at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre and an American Idol grad has made our Top 12. Brandy Neelly, who goes to school at Western Kentucky University, just knocked our socks off at the Beaver Dam Park auditions. Check out her insane rendition of "He Loves to Make Me Cry."

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The Battle for the Big O finale is coming up 7pm, Saturday, July 26th at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre and Butler County, Kentucky will be well-represented.  The Kyle Whitaker Band has qualified for the Battle grand finale and the guys have a chance to win $1,000 and open for Hank Jr and Charlie Daniels Band at the 2014 Liquid Ninja Big O Music Fest!

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The 2014 Battle for the Big O finale is Saturday, July 26th at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre.  We have 12 amazing acts battling for $1,000 and the chance to open for Hank Williams Jr and the Charlie Daniels Band at the Liquid Ninja Big O Music Fest.  Among the finalists are Boys of Broad, the favorite sons of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.  They blasted their way into the final at our Fetta auditions with a rousing rendition of "I'm From the Country."  This is great.  WATCH!

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The Battle for the Big O finale is coming up 7pm, Saturday, July 26th at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre and Ohio County is going to be well-represented. Jarred Green has made the finals again and looks to claim the title this year.  Check out his audition from Fetta Specialty Pizza in downtown Owensboro.  Jarred was awesome and blew our judges away!

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The Battle for the Big O finale is coming up 7pm, Saturday, July 26th at Diamond Lake's Good Time Theatre and Fordsville, Kentucky will be cheering one of its own.  Nick Cheek has qualified for the Battle grand finale and has a chance to win $1,000 and open for Hank Jr and Charlie Daniels Band at the 2014 Liquid Ninja Big O Music Fest! Check out his audition from Fetta Specialty Pizza in downtown Owensboro!

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