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    Kid Rock Heads List Of 'April In The D' Judges
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    February 15, 2011

    Kid Rock has joined local music experts and representatives from professional sports teams as part of an 11-member panel of judges to determine the 10 semifinalists for the FOX Sports Detroit’s APRIL IN THE D Song Contest.

    The individuals on the guest panel are working this week to narrow an overall field of 50 musical acts entered down to the top 10.

    Then, starting Feb. 21, Detroit’s sports and music fans will vote online at FoxSportsDetroit.com to determine three finalists. The finalists will undergo another round of online voting to determine the grand prize winner, which will be announced April 1. The winning band receives $5,000 and the honor of delivering the song that will promote FOX Sports Detroit’s April the D campaign that celebrates the city’s passion for sports and the welcomed arrival of springtime. All three finalists receive a professional recording session valued at $1,000.

    Entrants were required to submit a music video of no longer than 3 minutes, 30 seconds that incorporates a sports theme focusing on Detroit’s teams and the phrase “April in the D”. Entries are judged based on creative lyrical use, production quality and originality.

    Kid Rock’s involvement in the guest panel is another example of his love of all things Detroit. His recent hit song Times Like These, a ballad to the resiliency of the Motor City and its citizens, was used during the APRIL IN THE D Song Contest call for entries period.

    Here is the complete list of guest judges for the current phase of the APRIL IN THE D Song Contest voting:

    Kid Rock – Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter
    Anne Carlini – On-air personality, WRIF Radio
    Tim Dameron – Game Presentation Manager, Detroit Pistons
    Rebecca Girard – Director, “Automotion” (Detroit Pistons dance team)
    Gary Graff – Music Critic, Oakland Press / Macomb Daily / Billboard Magazine, etc.
    Greg Hammaren – Senior Vice President/General Manager, FOX Sports Detroit
    Terri Koggenhop – Executive Director, Detroit Music Awards
    Brad Stuart – Defenseman, Detroit Red Wings
    Treasure – Managing Editor, Real Detroit Weekly
    Mickey York – Host, FOX Sports Detroit
    Ellen Hill Zeringue – Vice President-Marketing, Detroit Tigers

    SOURCE: Fox Sports Detroit

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Kid Rock has joined local music experts and representatives from professional sports teams as part of an 11-member panel of judges to determine the 10 semifinalists for the FOX Sports Detroit’s APRIL IN THE D Song Contest.

The individuals on the guest panel are working this week to narrow an overall field of 50 musical acts entered down to the top 10.

Then, starting Feb. 21, Detroit’s sports and music fans will vote online at FoxSportsDetroit.com to determine three finalists. The finalists will undergo another round of online voting to determine the grand prize winner, which will be announced April 1. The winning band receives $5,000 and the honor of delivering the song that will promote FOX Sports Detroit’s April the D campaign that celebrates the city’s passion for sports and the welcomed arrival of springtime. All three finalists receive a professional recording session valued at $1,000.

Entrants were required to submit a music video of no longer than 3 minutes, 30 seconds that incorporates a sports theme focusing on Detroit’s teams and the phrase “April in the D”. Entries are judged based on creative lyrical use, production quality and originality.

Kid Rock’s involvement in the guest panel is another example of his love of all things Detroit. His recent hit song Times Like These, a ballad to the resiliency of the Motor City and its citizens, was used during the APRIL IN THE D Song Contest call for entries period.

Here is the complete list of guest judges for the current phase of the APRIL IN THE D Song Contest voting:

Kid Rock – Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter
Anne Carlini – On-air personality, WRIF Radio
Tim Dameron – Game Presentation Manager, Detroit Pistons
Rebecca Girard – Director, “Automotion” (Detroit Pistons dance team)
Gary Graff – Music Critic, Oakland Press / Macomb Daily / Billboard Magazine, etc.
Greg Hammaren – Senior Vice President/General Manager, FOX Sports Detroit
Terri Koggenhop – Executive Director, Detroit Music Awards
Brad Stuart – Defenseman, Detroit Red Wings
Treasure – Managing Editor, Real Detroit Weekly
Mickey York – Host, FOX Sports Detroit
Ellen Hill Zeringue – Vice President-Marketing, Detroit Tigers

SOURCE: Fox Sports Detroit

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dog and pony show's picture

Fri, 02/18/2011 - 8:05pm — dog and pony show
You are one busy guy! Don't get burned out. ......."the least I can do is care"
Lisa_245's picture

Thu, 02/17/2011 - 8:17pm — Lisa_245
Cant wait till tomorrow nights concert at bridgestone arena. Margaritas at the Spaghetti Factory+Women that are 40 and older+Kid Rock=FUN, FUN. FUN.
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Wed, 02/16/2011 - 2:43pm — Roxanne_10
As always Bobby you ROCK once again. Good for you. Don't know where you find the time with all your concerts coming up. But you do find the time. Bless your sweet heart. Love ya Bobby.
Leah_6's picture

Wed, 02/16/2011 - 2:19pm — Leah_6
Live from the corn fields of Indiana. I think its cool you are so proud of your state and you represent it well.
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Wed, 02/16/2011 - 1:49pm — NEA kid rock sista
well thats awesome that your given kids...or preteens a chance i gettin out of the hood and off the streets...u gotta start somewhere...and steven tyler said since hes been doing idol hes been salen more records...so by you being a judge your given people a chance to be someone...other than a shadow behind the mic...my son wants to be the next eminem...and i just think its funny how u said that about steven tyler and idol but your doing it to...nothing personal...but hey its a gig and its something to do...just dont get all simon on them!!!
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Wed, 02/16/2011 - 12:54pm — Essie Rosselli
You never cease to amaze me Bobby! Why don't you just run for President? I know millions of us would vote for you. You are the only one out there making any sense these days. You have the following and you are used to running with the big boys, so it wouldn't be that much of a stretch for you! Think of all the good you could do not only for this country, but for the troops you support so much. Love You! Keep up the good work!!
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Wed, 02/16/2011 - 11:33am — Dana Whitehead
Congratulations! I know this is an unusual request, would you mind viewing a video I produced of a young lady that I am representing? I have always respected and admired your knowledge of the music business and would so appreciate any feedback or direction that you could give. She has also just recorded a song she wrote including you in the lyrics. We would be honored if you would consider listening. Here is a link to the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-xYsog0GkQ God Bless, Dana Whitehead dsw101863@aol.com
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Wed, 02/16/2011 - 10:26am — Cheryl J - Loga...
Kid Rock Angel -songs will be listed on Fox Sports Detroit FSN.
Karen_67's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 10:11pm — Karen_67
Wow! And my kid thinks his Mom is Busy!
Erin_35's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 9:44pm — Erin_35
i just hope the song lyrics are easy to decipher...sometimes its hard to read between the lines...doesnt always make for a good song...you could lose the listeners interest cuz they just dont get it and that could be a terrible waste of a good tune. .. for all parties involved...good luck to all the contestants i hope they figure it out.... and all are winners : )
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Tue, 02/15/2011 - 9:10pm — mcompeau
That's cool! I just LOVE the Chrysler commercial - "Imported From Detroit". It's a great commercial for Detroit - hopefully it will make people realize what a great city and state this is!! I do think the commercial woulda been better if u were in it or they used one of your songs that represents the D!! p.s. we were in the car today (listening to you of course like we ALWAYS do) and my son said: "mom...whenever I'm feelin down I always feel better when I listed to Kid Rock". My son is 8 - too cute! He knows what he's talking about tho!! :) Good luck and have fun finding some great talent in the D!!!
Erin_35's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 9:08pm — Erin_35
congrats..u deserve nothin but the best of all things : )
KrazyK's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 8:33pm — KrazyK
Thats awesome, so happy for you. They deserve only the best and thats you my man....
Lila ashker's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 8:26pm — Lila ashker
THat Is Totally Cool! So Glad Bobby Goin To Be 1 of The Judges.Here in the D!!!
kidrockangel's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 7:57pm — kidrockangel
where is there a list of Bands and songs
Kimberly_43's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 7:48pm — Kimberly_43
cool:)
KRSVal's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 7:17pm — KRSVal
Neat! Thanks for adding your participation, KR!!

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 6:44pm — Cheryl J - Loga...
Thank god as last years song was horrible. Congrats we know we will have a good one. Nothings worse than listening to a bad song all month when your trying to watch a ballgame.
SherZ's picture

Tue, 02/15/2011 - 6:29pm — SherZ
ToTally Awesome! :)
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Tue, 02/15/2011 - 6:19pm — samroberts01
Congrats, what a great fun oppurtunity!
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Tue, 02/15/2011 - 6:18pm — CandyGirlPres
Amen Pete!
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Tue, 02/15/2011 - 5:50pm — Pete Curtis
Kid, Your Show here in Pensacola florida was the best show ever. you put it down! for those who have never made a concert to see KID ROCK dont miss out. PETE CURTIS
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Tue, 02/15/2011 - 5:45pm — Nanette Sader-R...
ROCK WILL FIND 'EM!
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Tue, 02/15/2011 - 5:44pm — amy pardue
omg this is WILD COOL BECAUSE I HAVE SO MUCH TALENT ON MY PAGE AND THEY SERVED AND THAT WOULD BE A DOUBLE WIN IN A WAY .JEZZ I AM SICK BUT JUMPING AROUND SILLY I MUST GET THE WORD OUT NOT A PROBLEM GOT A BIG MOUTH AND LOVE TO TALK SO OF I GO TO SPREAD THIS WONDERFULL NEWS WHOOP WHOOP.YEA I THINK 4 OR 5 ON MY PAGE OMG THIS COULD GET VERY FUNNY ON MY PAGE THEY WILL BE SMACK TALKEN EACH OTHER LIKE WHEN WE ALL WHATCH BALL GOOD .OK LEAVE YOU BE AND HOPE YEA HAD A AWSUME VDAY STAY GOLD AND ROLL TRUE AND THANK YOUUUUUUUU AMY OOOOOOOOOO
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Tue, 02/15/2011 - 5:36pm — Bell_2
Awesome!!
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Tue, 02/15/2011 - 5:26pm — Mrs Cedar Michigan
Where does Kid find the time? He is a busy mother'......