Raleigh, NC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/11/2007 -- WRBZ Sports Radio 850 The Buzz announced today that it will begin its “Search For The Ultimate Buzz Babe 8.” The Buzz Babe is a spokesperson for the radio station WRBZ, 850 The Buzz. This year, the contest moves to the summer months with entries being accepted June 18 through July 22.

After all entries have been received, which consists of photographs and biography information, WRBZ will select 16 finalists. New this year will be the voting that takes place in a “bracket” format with the 16 contestants, eventually being paired down to the final four and then two remaining contestants. The winner will be crowned the week of August 27. The winner will receive $1,000. As with WRBZ tradition, the newest Buzz Babe will also star in Sports Radio 850 The Buzz television commercials and participate in many other promotional appearances.

Previous Buzz Babes and their respective years include Mia, 2000, Amy, 2001, Danielle, 2002, Melissa, 2003, Erika, 2004, Casey, 2005 and Erin, 2006.

Sports Radio 850 The Buzz listeners are encouraged to participate in choosing Buzz Babe 8 by voting through WRBZ’s Web site. For more information about the contest, including rules and voting information, visit www.850thebuzz.com

WRBZ Sports Radio is the Triangle’s only all-sports radio station offering the latest sports information, breaking news, local coverage and nationally syndicated sports talk radio programming, including The Morning Drive with Adam Gold, The Herd with Colin Cowherd and The Jungle with Jim Rome. WRBZ Sports Radio has a proven track record of audience growth, and is one of the fastest growing radio stations in the Raleigh-Durham metro area. WRBZ Sports Radio has been recognized for its community service as a National Finalist in the National Association of Broadcasters’ Crystal Awards, and as a recipient of the NAB's 2002 Outstanding Community Service Award. WRBZ Sports Radio is a leading marketing partner for new Triangle businesses that are looking to build loyal customer bases, and for established businesses seeking to retain and to grow their existing customer bases. For more information about WRBZ Sports Radio, contact General Manager Brian Maloney at (919) 875-9100 or by e-mail at manager@850thebuzz.com.