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Top 5 On 5:

Winner of area’s best country band is...

More than 2,700 people nominated their favorite Mid-Michigan country band in this week's edition of Top 5 on 5.

Before we announce the winner, let's look back at the five bands you nominated the most.

In no particular order, here are your Top 5 on 5:

  • Steve Armstrong & the 25 cent Beer Band
  • Wreckless Country
  • Matt Ryan Band
  • Steel Wheels
  • Six Mile Creek

After all the votes were counted, Steel Wheels from Bay City was voted as the best country band in Mid-Michigan -- with 33 percent of the vote.

Group members include: Dale Michaels: Lead Vocals | Paul Hughes: Drums | Rob Dutcher: Guitar | Andy Coulouris: Guitar | Les Schwab: Bass | Sound Company:  Hyperman.

On the band's Facebook page, their Religious views read: "Somebody out there is in control & it ain't us!" and their political views space reads: "To me Gun Control means using both hands & never missing your target"

Steve Armstrong & the 25 cent Beer Band came in second with 25 percent of the votes and Wreckless Country rounded out the top 3.

Not into country music? That's OK, we're also looking for the area's best jazz music band. Click here to learn you to nominate your favorite local jazz band!