The shows run an hour and a half to three hours. Winners will compete at the finals. The Sahara's finalist will also win a guest appearance at the hotel during this year's National Finals Rodeo. The reginal finals will be held at the Washington County Fair in St. George, Utah, on August 9, 2001. Winners at the finals will move on to compete in one of six regional competitions.
Talent can be one singer or an entire band.
Paul Bowman will provide a live band and contestants may not enter with taped music. Admission is free at the Country Showdown in the Casbar Lounge at the Sahara Hotel and Casino and guests must be at least 21 years of age to attend.