Takamine

When we first ran across Karla Davis she was an upstart singer songwriter from Monroe, NC about to compete in the prestigious Colgate Country Showdown. She needed a new guitar and wanted a Takamine.

Regarded as one of the premier talent showcases in country music, the Colgate Country Showdown awards the grand prize winner $100,000 to help launch the artist's career. The finals are held in the historic Ryman Auditorium, the former home of the Grand Ole Opry. Previous Showdown contestants include country stars Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Sara Evans and Brad Paisley. No pressure there, except that Karla Davis was no stranger to competition. She had already made a name for herself as an award winning soccer player and knew how to focus. Karla won the competition and brought home 100K and the attention of Nashville record labels. Seven months later she is putting the finishing touches on her debut album.

Check out this video of Karla performing her song "Keep Moving On". It's an early clip well before her Colgate Country Showdown victory, but it is the one that caught our attention. Note how well she uses her TAN15C.