KENTUCKY ( FOX 56 ) — It’s the time of year for a good, old-fashioned mullet competition.

Business in the front, charity in the back. That’s what the USA Mullet Championship is all about, and five Kentucky boys believe they have what it takes to be crowned “Mullet Champ USA.”

Every year, the USA Mullet Championship scours the nation for the “wildest mullets out there.” Participants go head-to-head to raise money for Homes for Wounded Warriors.

The rankings are based on three factors: public and judge votes, celebrity endorsements, and the amount of money raised for Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors.

“This year’s competition is all about celebrating the boldest and most daring hairdos in the nation, with contestants vying for the coveted title of Mullet Champ,” officials said.

Thursday is the final day for round one voting and donations, and votes close at 11:59 p.m. Round one results will cut the competition down to 100 competitors for a spot in the final Mullet Showdown.

Kentucky contestants in Mullet Champ 2024

Calvin Johnson’s “Son of a Soldier”

Calvin Johnson , from Fort Campbell, is competing in the 8-to-12-year-old division.

A veteran Mullet Champ competitor, Calvin finished in eighth place in the 2023 finals.

“I’ve had [a mullet] for three years now, and it’s been the best years of my life,” his profile reads. “I fell into the mullet lifestyle after seeing the competition a few years ago and started growing right away!”

According to Mullet Champ’s July 17 standings, Calvin is in 24th place. Click here to vote for “Son of a Soldier” before the polls close.

Ryland Champagne’s “Kentucky Waterfall”

Ryland Champagne, of Mckee, is competing in the 8-to-12-year-old division.

“Love my mullet! I have been growing my mullet out for 2 and 1/2 years. My goal was to get it long enough to donate it to Wigs for Kids. I will be cutting it off after the competition ends because it is now long enough to go to a kid that needs it more than I do,” Ryland’s profile reads. “But don’t you worry ladies, I’ll be growing it back out again!”

According to Mullet Champ’s July 17 standings, Ryland was not ranked in the top 50. Click here to vote for “Kentucky Waterfall” before the polls close.

Jon Williamson’s “The Kentucky Waterfall”

Jon Williamson, of Cynthiana, is competing in the 8-to-12-year-old division.

“I have been working on my mullet for almost 3 years now,” Jon’s profile reads. “It started when my grandpa joked and said, ‘You should try growing you a mullet.’ The rest is history.”

According to Mullet Champ’s July 17 standings, Ryland was not ranked in the top 50. Click here to vote for “Kentucky Waterfall” before the polls close.

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Korbin Davidson’s “My Kentucky Waterfall”

Korbin Davidson’s “My Kentucky Waterfall” is competing in the 0-to-4-year-old division.

“He is quick to tell you his hair’s name is ‘My Kentucky Waterfall.’ He will run his hand through it as he tells you it’s so handsome. He learned to ride his 50 Suzuki motorcycle at age three before he learned to ride his bicycle,” Korbin’s profile reads.

According to Korbin’s Mullet Champ profile, his locks haven’t been cut since birth!

“He has went to work with his Dad since birth in a garage. He is super intelligent, outgoing, and always coming up with something to crack you up. He is our pride and joy. We are blessed to have him. He has looked forward to this content since we learned of it last year. We are super excited to introduce Korbin Christopher Glenn Davidson age four with his never before been cut Kentucky Waterfall,” his profile states.

According to Mullet Champ’s July 17 standings, Korbin was not ranked in the top 50. Click here to vote for “My Kentucky Waterfall” before the polls close.

Shade Chenault’s “Kentucky Waterfall”

Shade, of Georgetown, is competing in the 5-to-7-year-old division.

“Shade has always had awesome curls. He’s been growing out his mullet for about 2 and 1/2 years now. He’s very known for the mullet,” Shade’s profile reads. “The people that don’t know him stop to talk about it!”

According to Mullet Champ’s July 17 standings, Shade was not ranked in the top 50. Click here to vote for “Kentucky Waterfall” before the polls close.

Clearly, “Kentucky Waterfall” is a popular name among those representing the Commonwealth.

Round two of the Mullet Champ 2024 competition will kick off on July 24 and voting will run through July 30.

Click here to view the most recent standings or here to view all of the contestants.

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