For Texas Dads About To Rock, Chevy Salutes You

Chevrolet's Battle of the Dad Bands begins accepting entries; contest to culminate at State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, Aug. 31 -- Dads, it's time to dust off the guitars, invite your buddies over for a jam session, and crank it up to eleven! Chevrolet today announced the online call for entries for the Chevy Texas Dad Bands contest. Bands composed of dads from all over the state are invited to participate in the competition. Five finalists will have the opportunity to vie for the title of the "Best Dad Band in Texas" at a performance during the State Fair of Texas in October.

"Some of the greatest musical acts today consist of dads and it's that spirit we're hoping to capture and celebrate," says Chevrolet regional communications manager Craig Eppling. "Being a dad can be a full-time job, but that doesn't mean you can't make time to rock out every now and then."

Beginning today and through September 27, Texas dad bands can submit videos, MP3s, and photos of their talents online at chevydadbands.com. Competing bands will be encouraged to generate support for their entry by driving visitors to the website to cast votes for their favorites.

Each submission will be given an aggregate score based on results from online polling and a rating based on a band's entertainment value and overall performance. The bands with the top five scores will win a trip to Dallas, where they will all play in front of fairgoers and an independent panel of judges on the Chevrolet Truck Row Stage at the State Fair of Texas on October 16.

Ryan Fox of Dallas/Fort Worth's 99.5 The Wolf will be among the judges who will be on hand at the State Fair of Texas to help award the top prize.

"We know there are a lot of dads looking for an opportunity to put down their kids' sippy cups, take a break from coaching soccer, and pick up their axes and rock out," says Fox. "We're looking for real talent, together with Texas-sized passion and enthusiasm for making great music."

The band with the best combination of music quality, stage presence, and crowd engagement will be crowned the "Best Dad Band in Texas," and will walk away with an invitation to attend a taping of the Texas Music Scene television program where they will have an opportunity to record a song to be aired during the show's broadcast.

Five finalists will be notified of their selection by September 30. A few eligibility rules:

  --  Bands must be comprised mostly of dads
  --  All members must reside in Texas
  --  Bands must not have an existing music recording contract.

For the complete list of contest rules and guidelines, visit www.chevydadbands.com.

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is a global automotive brand, with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. In the U.S., the Chevrolet portfolio includes: iconic performance cars, such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long lasting pickups and SUVs, such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers, such as Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers "gas-friendly" solutions, such as the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model that is expected to deliver up to an estimated 40 mpg highway, and 2011 Chevrolet Volt that will offer up to 40 miles of electric driving and an additional 300 miles of extended range with the onboard generator (based on GM testing). Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security, and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response, and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions, and OnStar availability can be found at www.chevrolet.com.