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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 1:50 pm
I agree MsGG... wish they had this on more!
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 1:55 pm
I only voted the final vote in this comp. & my 10 phone & internet helped Brad win. I'm not an avid CWM fan but watched this show because I am a reality TV person. Brad got me on country/rock night & kept me on his bandwagon the rest of the show. I wanted Matt to come in 2nd because I love a bit of comic thrown in my entertainment & Matt sure provided this. I agree with Beachcomber about Matt getting a HeeHaw type variety show. I would watch it. George is talented (& sooooo handsome) but, he sounds so much like others already out there. I wish him luck in his career though. I just think he needs to find his "own" sound & not just copy others.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 2:11 pm
No Offense But I have listened to Country for so long I hear the difference. I know when I am not a regular listener (Like with me - rap, hard rock) they all sound the same. George was very unique to me. But I am thankful you guys liked Brad so much ... at least he has brought some more people to Country music! Now that's all good!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 2:11 pm
I LOVE Matt and his spirit and energy. I wish he would get his own show!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 2:16 pm
Cant wait to see how they market these 3!! I sure hope we get to hear about contracts for George and Matt soon!! (nah, I'm not impatient!!) I have no idea how I'm going to spend my Saturday nights!!
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 3:41 pm
I want Matt's "HeeHaw" to soon fill this time slot: He could have past contestants from both Nashville Star segments help out. They could do some comedy & some music - I would/could easly become a fan of a show of this sort.
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Carlpsmom
Member
01-03-2004
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 4:06 pm
That is so funny! I was talking to my DH earlier. I did catch a bit of Matt on there one night with the washboard, I think. After, reading who won and all, I told him, I thought Matt would have fit right in on HeeHaw! So many of us cannot be wrong!
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 4:55 pm
Yep, networks need to p/u on the "MattHaw" theme we all seem to want.
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 5:00 pm
I forgot to mention how much I loved George, Matt and Brad judging the judges. They were right on and in character. Matt would make a good host for some kind of country variety show. It would fill that time slot very well since there is nothing good on Saturday nights. Don't forget to call your local stations and request Brad's single. My station was good about playing Buddy Jewel's last year after he won without anyone calling in so I'm sure they will do the same this year.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 6:57 pm
I want George!! *grin
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 8:27 pm
Me too MsReader! Me too!
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Sunday, May 02, 2004 - 10:31 pm
I'm telling.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, May 03, 2004 - 9:03 am
Looks like the tour of the top 4 starts next month...and, for all you George lovers , here's an article on him, written after the loss, from Canada's National newspaper, The Globe & Mail: N.S. singer falls short on Nashville Star ********** N.S. singer falls short on Nashville Star Canadian Press Halifax — A country singer from Nova Scotia made it all the way to music city, but fell just short of becoming the next Nashville Star on Saturday night. George Canyon finished in second place as the country music version of American Idol concluded, and had to watch on as Brad Cotter took the title and the recording contract that went with it. But the 33-year-old singer-songwriter stayed true to the nice-guy image he's cultivated on the show week after week, even after his loss. "I feel awesome, I'm so bloody excited and happy for Brad," he said in a phone interview just moments after the show ended. "To get this far and have my family around me for this show, I'm so blessed." Canyon, who's from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, survived throughout the competition as a field of thousands was narrowed down to just Canyon, Cotter and Matt Lindahl. Despite coming in second place, Canyon has no reason to put away his big, black cowboy hat just yet. He's seen his career skyrocket in recent weeks as he's won over fans and gained invaluable exposure to an American country music audience. "Winning this is not, and has never been my goal," he said before the finale. "My goal in the last 14 years has been to try to get that elusive major recording contract and get out there and tour professionally and have a solid career in the music business." Unlike the contestants on American Idol and other teen karaoke contests, Canyon has been working as a professional musician for more than a decade. He's released albums and had three singles crack the playlist on the Canadian country music television station. Still, those close to him admit he was struggling while trying to provide wife and two young children while also push forward his career. "As a country artist, you're either struggling or you've made it, there doesn't seem to be too much in between," said Dave Gunning, a fellow singer who's known Canyon since they went to high school together. "You've got to get a break, and he's gotten that break." Canyon, who was born Fred Lays, has admitted his lawyer told him he would be in the better position if he came in second — giving him more room to negotiate a contract. "We're just kind of going to assess the situation and see if we can't put a record deal together," he said, admitting he'd be willing to take a look at different labels. What was noticed most often by audiences in Canyon's run on Nashville Star, aside from his smooth singing and polished performances, has been his understated demeanor. He's stressed how important his family, friends and faith are to him throughout the competition, wearing a big silver cross during media interviews. "I'm so grateful [for] the support I get from home and from Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada, words fail me," he gushed Saturday night as he prepared to leave for a post-show party. "I can't wait to come home and get to see everybody and just thank them." Some have been skeptical as to whether or not the affable Canyon, who changed his name from Fred Lays in the mid-1990s, was really being himself or whether he was trying to fit into the American country star model. Those closest to him, though, insist he's for real, not just in his demeanor, but in his talent. "He doesn't put up fronts, he doesn't try to be something he's not," his sister Mylissa Poppe, who remembers an older, protective brother. "I don't think he could." Canyon's not finished his Nashville Star experience, either. He and the other top four competitors will go on a multi-state tour starting next month.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Monday, May 03, 2004 - 10:28 am
I only saw a little of this season of Nashville Star. I saw Matt (with a washboard, I think) in an early episode where they were choosing the contestants. I liked him right away, not surprising given that I prefer traditional and alt-country to the stuff one usually hears on the radio. Caught the end of last week's show and was pleasantly shocked to see he was still in the competition. And this week I saw some of the finale. It was the only time I heard George or Brad sing. I actually thought Brad's version of "The Waiting" was surprisingly good but wasn't as impressed with his singing after he was announced the winner. Liked George's voice but thought his rendition of "Ring of Fire" was a little too...I don't know, upbeat(?). He did seem very gracious and genuine though, and I hope he does well. However Matt's still my favorite. I might actually buy his CD and it's been a while since I got a country album (think the last was a Kevin Welch record from 2 or 3 years years ago.)
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 3:18 pm
Has anyone heard Brad's song on the radio? I heard it on Monday morning, but the beginning didn't sound as good as the live version. The DJs didn't care for it, but admitted that they had not watched the show and that the song might grow on them over time.
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Ryn
Moderator
08-11-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 11:01 am
Something I posted on my site a couple days ago..... I was driving early early this morning (1am) and listening to WGN radio when what do I hear but Lance Miller talking to the hosts Steve and Johnnie. He and the top three guys will be touring and they were discussing that. What they mentioned was that they had spoken to him earlier during the show's run and said you could hear that interview from April 15th at their archives. Click Here to hear the Real Audio interview (20 minutes). The interview from last night hasn't been posted but might be - so be sure to check Steve and Johnnie's audio page over the next day or two.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2004 - 4:51 pm
Thanks Ryn (and Jan!!) I love Steve and Jonnie, but barely ever get to listen to them.. (they are the overnight hosts - Steve is really into music!! I love their guests, and often listen to their archives - thanks - I missed this!!
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 7:56 pm
i just wondered if any of ya'lls radio station are playing my boyfriend's song? (you guys might know him as brad cotter ) they are not playing it on our stations here. my alterego friend called the radio station and asked why they aren't playing it, and the morning dj guy told her it was because he wasn't impressed with it! so, he can just decided whether or not he should play it, just because he doesn't like it? wow. that's quite a deal. i think i will email them and ask them the same thing, since it is fresh in my mind. as i recall, they started playing buddy's song not long after he won. oh yeah, did you guys know that buddy is my friend? lol, i met him around christmas time when he played here. i have pics and all. maybe i will scan and post them. hope brad comes here too, since he is my boyfriend after all. 
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 8:00 pm
I listen to country here in LA and I haven't heard him JBean... hope he's not steppin' out on you!
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Monday, May 24, 2004 - 6:19 pm
Jbean, LOL! They aren't playing him in Charlotte, the djs played his song the Monday am after the competition and then dissed it. I will just wait to buy the CD.
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 8:29 am
They are playing George Canyon here in Southern Ontario but I have yet to hear any Brad Cotter. I don't listen as much as I used to so maybe I'm just missing it. If I get a chance I will call and ask.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 10:12 am
Well Spit, George has Canadian content rules helping him along as well as his great talent. Brad has only the talent...so maybe that's why we aren't hearing him?
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 1:05 pm
I just called my local country station and he said yes, they have been playing it since the day after the show. I love country but I listen to Kid Kraddock in the mornings. At work I listen to CD's. On the way home I listen to talk radio so I don't listen much to my country station. I just buy CD's of the stars I like. I will be buying Brad's when it comes out. Jbean...I'll answer your question about the Redneck Woman song here...Love it...love the video too. I'll pick up her CD next time I get to a store where I can pick it up. 
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 1:43 pm
here are a couple of my buddy jewel pics. the one i really wanted to post, i didn't scan correctly, so i'm gonna forego posting it.
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 1:44 pm

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