AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the Eagle Crest Marriott Resort in Ypsilanti, Mich. for the 2016 W4 Country Idol finals. Nashville recording artist Chuck Wicks performed a 45-minute set for attendees and contestants. Then, we saw performances by the top contestants who were selected at bars/restaurants around southeast Michigan over the past few months. When all was said and done, James was the winner. He received the keys to a brand new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. Meanwhile, Chris Kimball finished in second and won a trip for two to Nashville. Beth Kindner finished in third place and received a $1,500 gift card to Lewis Jewelers.
Welcome to the W4 Country Idol finals
It was held at the Eagle Crest Marriott
Chuck Wicks hats and photos
Official t-shirts were $5
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo
Attendees and contestants
These chairs were reserved for VIP guests
Attendees
The evening began with a performance by Chuck Wicks
He is best known for the song “Stealing Cinderella”
More of Chuck Wicks performing
W4 Country’s Bubba
Who wants a free t-shirt?
He’s from the Breakfast with Bubba morning show
The first W4 Idol finalist of the night
He’s the second finalist
The third W4 Idol finalist
She’s the fourth finalist
The fifth W4 Idol finalist
He’s the sixth finalist
Register for Faster Horses Festival tickets
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo with Chuck Wicks
Wicks also served as a judge for the competition
The seventh finalist of the night
He’s the eighth W4 Idol finalist
KODAK Digital Still Camera
Fans of Jonathan
He’s the tenth W4 Idol finalist
The 11th finalist of the night
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She’s the 12th W4 Idol finalist
The 13th finalist of the night
She’s the 14th W4 Idol finalist
The 15th finalist of the night
Last year’s W4 Country Idol performed one last time
All of the 15 finalists on stage together
Watch as Bubba announces the winner in the video below: