Season 1 Winner

Stephanie Beck Williams

Stephanie Beck Williams

  • Song: "D.R.U.N.K"
  • Total Season 1 Votes: 1,246,475
  • Watch: Unplugged at Studio 330 Performance
  • Watch: The Making of "Country Girl"

    • Since winning Music City Madness, Stephanie Beck Williams has continued her work as a model/ talent agent and recording artist, recently shooting a video, "Not Your Normal Country Girl," with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. The singer-songwriter has also started working with Youth Villages, an organization that works with foster children in 11 states. As part of her commitment to others, Williams has recorded the James Brown hit "Try Me" as an adoption awareness song. "I was really motivated after winning CMT's Music City Madness to do things I always just talked about doing. As an adopted child, I knew it was time to give back."

    Finalists

    Aubrey Howell

    Aubrey Howell

    Since the contest ended, Aubrey Howell has had her third child, Stefanie Rasmussen is completing her master's degree, and Jeni Romrell has moved to San Francisco. "Our favorite memory was the anticipation at the end of each round, to get on the computer and see if we made it to the next one." Watch "Fall Into My Heart."
    Brian Lavender

    Brian Lavender

    Brian Lavender began singing just a few years ago. The union laborer who calls Genoa, Ill., home wants to become a professional country artist and has already recorded in Nashville. When he's not working or singing, Lavender enjoys helping children pursue their dream in sports. Watch "Destination Unknown."
    Billy Scroggs

    Billy Scroggs

    Recently, Billy Scroggs recorded a new album, Where I Wanna Be, and co-wrote and recorded five songs for an international promotional campaign for Harley Davidson's Hog division. He also wrote and produced soundtracks for two independent films. Watch "It's My Turn."