“Paul Alvin Success Story: "After a great GSC career planning session, I WON the local Texaco Country Showdown...I am grateful to my friends at the GSC for all of their help and encouragement. They have given me very quick, tangible results that have allowed me to get down the road in accomplishing my musical goals."”

“The winner is Paul Alvin, a native of Holiday Island. In 2012, Alvin released his first EP of orginal songs. Since the release, he has been moving fast across the state of Arkansas as an artist to watch.”

“Paul Alvin of Holiday Island, Arkansas is the winner of the 2013 Texaco Country Showdown hosted by 102.9 The Z. Alvin placed 4th in last year’s competition. He credits the judges and the advice they gave him last year for helping him place first overall this year... ”

“One of those artists is an artist by the name of Paul Alvin and his 5 song cd is It Starts here. Paul is what country music is all about. His voice reaches down into the deepest part of your soul. His songs go from toe tappers like the first cut 'Farther From You' to the 5th cut 'I Wanna Love You Again.' He is young, hot talent who most certainly deserves a major record label contract. So, Nashville, you got one hell of a talent coming your way to wreak havoc on Nashville and Music Row!”

“Chunky Dunkin" is well written, tightly performed, funny and has great production. Sounds like a hit to me!”

“'Chunky Dunkin' is hilarious!!”

“Gone is such a beautiful song - deserves to be a huge hit :) ”

“Paul Alvin became one of the Top 10 Local Finalist for KSSN's Texaco Country Showdown. The Finalists will compete against each other at The Rev Room in downtown Little Rock for a chance to compete at the Showdown's State Finals in October.”

“After receiving over 4,000 visits to his page this past week, Paul Alvin is hereby named the, "Featured Performer of the Week!" ”