As weekend warriors in 1984 Leon and 4 friends were honored to win the Wrangler Dodge Country Music Showdown representing SC where they competed in Nashville for the Nationals placing in the top 15 nationwide.
Beginning of Solo Show
After Country Gold disbanded in 88, Leon had the idea of harmonies and technology which led to the birth of the group "Four of a Kind" which after a year his full time job eventually placed him in Atlanta GA area and the beginning of his hobby/part-time solo show.