Country Music Act Shilo From Inidiana Get's National Exposure

December 03, 2004 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
Indiana Country Music Act SHILO is given several awards by nationally acclaimed music website Garageband.com

SHILO will be featured as the "Country Track of the Day" on November 30, 2004. SHILO will be featured on the front page of the Country Section of the website.

In addition to receiving this award, SHILO has also entered the top 40 on the Country Charts compiled by Garageband.com and is currently in the second round of an active competition competing for national internet radio airplay.

Shilo has also recieved over 20 Viewer's Pick's Awards. This list of awards can be viewed by visiting http://www.garageband.com/artist/shilo

Shilo was established in 1997. Amidst humble beginnings, Shilo performed for small clubs across Northern Indiana and Western Ohio, developing their unique style. In the late 90's Shilo's popularity began to grow, as did the demand for performances. In 1998 and 1999 Shilo's tour schedule averaged about 30 to 40 shows per year. In 2000 the demand pushed them up to between 60 and 75 shows per year. In the addition of dates included some of the largest and well-known country music venues in the area. Along with the club dates, Shilo played numerous ommunity festivals, benefits and private parties and functions. Shilo has also had the privilege to perform with nationally known acts such as, Bill Anderson, Mindy McCready, Michael Johnson,Linda Davis, Phil Vasar, Diamond Rio and most recently Jimmy Wayne. In 2004, Shilo competed in the Colgate Country Showdown. Shilo advanced all the way to the state level, where they competed at the Indiana State Fair. Shilo finished in second place that day out of all
the country music acts in the state. Shilo continues to grow and looks forward to what the future will bring.