Kraft Singles Announces Top 10 'Single Best Towns in America,' Fan Votes Will Decide Winner

Kraft Singles and Disney ABC have announced the Top 10 finalists in their search for America’s “Single Best Town.”

People across America are invited to vote for the winner. Each town boasts one-of-a-kind features that makes them special and uniquely American. Now through April 11, fans can vote for their favorite “Single Best Town” by visiting www.familyfun.com/best-town-contest. The winning town will receive a block party featuring recording artists Love And Theft, who are gearing up to tour with Country Music stars Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum. The block party will also feature appearances by ABC Soap Stars.
 
“Eric, Stephen and I have been inspired by the towns we grew up in, so we’re excited to be a part of celebrating the unique traits that make the winning town like no other place on earth,” said Love and Theft's Brian Bandas.  “Like these towns, Country Music is uniquely American, and we can’t wait to give the winning town a show to remember.”
 
The Top Ten Nominees:

    •    Three Lakes, Wis. – Home to the world’s largest chain of inland lakes, its close-knit downtown features many quaint buildings and coffee shops.
    •    Augusta, Ga. – Home of the Master’s Golf Tournament, this town is full of gardens, rich history and programs to help people in need.
    •    Bell Buckle, Tenn. – From a town that was once gray and frayed to what is now a patchwork of painted awnings and appliquéd gingerbread-trimmed porches, this town is as quaint as can be.
    •    Richmond, Mich. – Good Old Days fair and parade features annual Outhouse Races, which takes months of preparation.
    •    Hamburg, N.Y. – People from all over flock to the town’s annual Burger Fest to enter the hamburger contest, listen to live music and join the Burger, Beds and Buns Race.
    •    Girard, Ill. – Residents visit the popular Doc’s Soda Fountain, established in 1950s, for nickel and dime candies and handmade sodas and milk shakes.
    •    Gastonia, N.C. – Gastonia’s mayor, local business and more than 1,000 volunteers united to form the Hope 4 Gaston charity to improve their community (i.e., develop 20+ houses, churches, fire and police departments, non-profits and more).
    •    Lexington, KY. – The Horse Capital of the World has everything a horse lover would ever want: horse parks, famous races and historic race tracks.
    •    Colorado Springs, Colo. – With ever-changing aspens, clear blue skies, red rocks and snow-capped mountains, this town is filled with history, culture and diversity.
    •    Twinsburg, Ohio – Holding the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of multiples in the world, this town hosts the popular Twins Day Festival every year.

  “In celebration of what makes our country special, we’re proud to give Americans the chance to shine the spotlight on their hometowns with the ‘Single Best Town’ contest,” said Clayton Wai-Poi, senior brand manager for KRAFT Singles. “Be sure to visit www.familyfun.com/best-town-contest to cast your vote, and don’t forget to check back this spring to find out which town will celebrate with Love And Theft.”
 
Anyone who votes for America’s “Single Best Town” between now and April 11 will receive a free download of Love And Theft’s “World Wide Open.”