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Puttergirl
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08-11-2000
| Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 3:39 pm
YEA!!! From http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv Nashville Star returning for third season. Next spring, USA Network will air Nashville Star 3, the third season of its Idol-like country singer search. There are changes coming for the show, although no specifics have yet been revealed. Instead, there are vague generalities. USA VP Libby Hansen says the new season of "Nashville Star' is going to reflect what's happening on today's country music scene," and USA exec VP Jeff Wachtel says, "We're adding a few twists to the format that will heighten the competition and make a great show even better." The Tennesean's Brad Schmitt reports one definite change: "Sony Music Nashville, the record label that guaranteed a deal for the winner, is out for this season." But he also says the VPs' comments make him "smell American Idol with hay bales." RealityTVWorld's Steve Rogers agrees, speculating that "it appears that the network ... has decided to abandon more traditional 'throwback' artists in favor of the more hip and glamorous artists that have increasingly invaded the country music industry." For now, casting is underway, with auditions being held in 20 different cities starting on Monday.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 3:44 pm
YEAH! I"m so excited... but dont forget, there is a whole thread under "American Idol" that takes you to the competion threads! still thanks for posting, I often forget to hit American Idol to get info!
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Puttergirl
Member
08-11-2000
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 9:01 am
I plan to do my usual Nashville Star poll. We don't usually have a ton of people play in this one but its a loyal group who does. Reader234, I'm not sure what you meant above. I usually just do my game within this thread since there's so few followers of this. Is there another place I'm supposed to do it?
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 11:11 am
I can't wait for this to start and your poll!! This is one of my very favs. When is this suppose to start?
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 11:46 am
But he also says the VPs' comments make him "smell American Idol with hay bales." RealityTVWorld's Steve Rogers agrees, speculating that "it appears that the network ... has decided to abandon more traditional 'throwback' artists in favor of the more hip and glamorous artists that have increasingly invaded the country music industry." I hope they don't mess it up and copy AI too much. I just love county music and Nashville Star so much. I am looking forward to playing in the poll again!!
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Puppylov3
Member
01-26-2004
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 3:38 pm
I love Nashville Star.
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 4:32 pm
Season Premire is Tuesday, March 1, 10 eastern and 9 central. It's gonna be on Tuesday nites this year. SEASON PREMIERE USA Network's original grassroots talent search series to find the next great country music star will return to USA on a new night - Tuesdays! The third season begins on Tuesday, March 1 at 10/9C. Watch this site for more schedule information, coming soon! HOST The third season of Nashville Star will be hosted by Grammyฎ, CMA, and ACM award winner LeAnn Rimes! JUDGES The third season of Nashville Star will feature three new judges! They are: Poison front man Bret Michaels Country music singer/songwriter Phil Vassar Country music talent manager Anastasia Brown In addition, country music comedian Cledus T. Judd has been named correspondent, and will provide color commentary throughout the season. FINALISTS Regional competitions are now over, and everyone who has been selected to be a part of the third season of Nashville Star has now been contacted. Watch this site for the official announcement of who made it to the final 10, coming soon! SPECIAL GUESTS Montgomery Gentry, The Charlie Daniels Band, and Sara Evans are among the artists scheduled to guest star and perform during Season 3. Additional artists will be announced throughout the season, and there will also be several surprise guests! Watch this site for more information, coming soon! GRAND PRIZE The grand prize winner of the third season of Nashville Star will be awarded a recording contract from Universal South Records. A joint venture between highly respected music executives Tim DuBois and Tony Brown and Universal Motown Records Group in New York, Universal South Records is part of the Universal Music Group. TICKETS Living in (or planning on visiting) the Nashville area? FREE audience tickets are available to the public for every Nashville Star broadcast! All shows take place at the BellSouth Acuff Theatre (2808 Opryland Drive in Nashville - click here for a map), part of Nashville's famous Opryland! The following show will be taped (it will air on USA Network on Tuesday, March 1 at 10PM/9C). Arrival time for this taping is 6PM Central Time. Thursday, February 10 - Season Premiere! The following shows will air LIVE on USA Network at 10PM/9C. Arrival time for all live shows is 7PM Central Time. Tuesday, March 8 Tuesday, March 15 Tuesday, March 22 Tuesday, March 29 Tuesday, April 5 Tuesday, April 12 Tuesday, April 19 Tuesday, April 26 - 90 Minute Season Finale!
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 5:28 pm
Bret Michaels as a judge, WTF does he know about country music? Oh jeez, please don't let them screw up what we have loved so much in the past.
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Puttergirl
Member
08-11-2000
| Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 3:27 pm
I'm sorry I'm starting the game so late. I lost track of time- didn't realize it was starting so soon. THIS YEAR'S CONTESTANTS:
 | JUSTIN DAVID | 30, from Marshfield, MO. David learned to play mandolin at the age of four, and he wields the fiddle and guitar with the same virtuosity |
 | JODY EVANS | 28, from Donaldson, AR. Evans is a police officer by day, rockabilly singer by night. He grew up on the music of Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly |
 | JENNY FARRELL | 35, from Albuquerque, NM. Farrell is a singer/songwriter who toured with Mustang Sally in the late '90s, opening shows for country artists including George Jones |
 | ERIKA JO HERIGES | 18, from Angleton, TX. This high school senior has been performing with bands for over thirteen years |
 | CHRISTY MCDONALD | 29, from Tabor City, NC. By day, McDonald is the receptionist at the Warner Bros. Nashville office. In her off time she is a performer, demo singer and songwriter |
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Puttergirl
Member
08-11-2000
| Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 3:33 pm
 | JASON MEADOWS | 33, from Calera, OK. Meadows grew up on a farm in Calera, and his music reflects the traditional influences of Merle Haggard, George Strait and Hank Williams, Jr. |
 | JOSH OWEN | 19, from Brownsboro, TX. This guitar slinger has been singing since he was three. He has performed on the "The Arsenio Hall Show," "The Maury Povich Show" and "Star Search," where he was a finalist at age five |
 | CASEY SIMPSON | 19, from Cerritos, CA. Simpson recorded a song for the 2002 "Rugrats" Christmas movie, as the voice of the wooden grandma. She performs throughout southern California and often sings the National Anthem at the Staples Center before Lakers, Kings and Sparks games |
 | TAMIKA TYLER | 33, from Coffs Harbour, Australia. Tyler had a successful singing career in her native Australia before starting a family and moving to a Colorado ranch with her husband, a rocket scientist, and their son |
 | JAYRON WEAVER | 22, from Dallas, GA. Jayron began singing in church as a child, and he is currently serving as music minister at a local church. He also works full-time at a warehouse while attending college classes |
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Puttergirl
Member
08-11-2000
| Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 3:37 pm
Lets wait until the first show airs before starting the questions. I don't have anything to go on to develop the first questions. The official website doesn't say how it will be done and I suspect we may not see anyone leave until the 2nd show. So keep checking back here for updates!
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 4:16 pm
beachcomber, LOL about bret michaels as a judge, that's kinda what i was thinking, too. what happened to tracy and that other guy? i could do without the brothers (forgot their name), but i liked the other judges. that justin david guy lives about 15 minutes away from me! he played at a local bar and grill several weeks ago...in fact we were right across the street from that bar, at OUR bar when he was playing. i haven't heard him, but i hope he's good. i want to root for him, being a local and all. what happened to poor brad cotter? makes me sad that he hasn't been too successful. i got in an argument regarding him with the bar dj at a billiard party a couple of months ago. i sure did want to see his career take off. they never even aired that tv show from branson with him in it, that we were in the studio audience for. 
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Monday, February 28, 2005 - 7:12 pm
Tamika is married to a "rocket scientist"!! JBEAN!! Hi!! Hows your puppy!! That's too cool!! Brad Cotter 'who'? lol, it is sad is AI more behind publicity and tours than Nashville? I was much more into Nashville than AI...
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 10:05 pm
Well well well, what happened? I know I flipped channels while I was getting ready to doze off, and there it was!! I only caught the last 5 min, the recaps... My impression was they were all extremely polished, talented... from those few seconds of each Jayron, and Jody seemed the weakest, but its hard to say for sure what their full performance was like... The girls all came across as strong, totally gorgeous, great stage presence...
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 9:37 am
Rimes Brings Expertise to 'Nashville Star' (Tuesday, March 01 03:26 PM) By Daniel Fienberg LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) While "American Idol" has always catered to youth, wooing teens and putting a strict age limit to restrict anybody with vivid memories of the Carter Administration, USA Network's "Nashville Star" has favored seasoning over dewy freshness. The country music talent show's first two winners have been 43-year-old Buddy Jewell and 34-year-old Brad Cotter and four of the Top 10 contenders in its third season are in their 30s. At the tender age of 22, LeAnn Rimes would be one of the younger contestants on "Nashville Star," which premieres Tuesday (March 1) night. However, having won multiple Grammys and sold more than 20 million albums, the preternaturally experience Rimes isn't competing. As show's new host, she's trying to give "Star" the credibility boost it needs to move ahead of "Idol." "I know people compare 'Nashville Star' to 'American Idol' all the time and, yeah, it's that type of show, but I think 'Nashville' really prides itself on having great talent and great artists come out 'Nashville' and all-around artists, not just an image," explains Rimes. While "Idol" wannabes recycle the same hits by Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye and Celine Dion, "Nashville Star" already stands apart because of the premium it puts on talents beyond vocals. Contestants are required to sing at least one original composition during the show. As one of the "Idol" teenyboppers to pen a song and see how quickly their heads explode. In addition to having at least limited writing skills, many of the performers can also play instruments. "I'd like see them chose on that instead of how cute they are," Rimes says of those outside gifts. "That plays a big part in what we do, but hopefully that can be secondary." Rimes snagged the "Nashville Star" gig after making a guest appearance on the second season finale. Her star power has already been used to elevate the profile of a series that has a passionate following among country music fans, but still has ample room for audience expansion. "I guess they loved me on the show and wanted me to host and called up," says Rimes. "That's the last thing I would have thought I'd be doing right now. I just never thought I'd be hosting a show like this and I've had so much fun doing it. I'm so looking forward to doing the whole season." As soon as "Star" reaches its finale, Rimes will begin touring in earnest to promote her latest release, "This Woman." Since she recorded her first album at 11 and became an international star at 14, Rimes has barely paused for breath, a path that she has loved, but wouldn't necessarily recommend. "I feel like I've had a really blessed life, not to say that I haven't worked hard for it," she sighs. "For someone else starting at 13, I'd look at them and say 'Don't do it. Stay in school. And always have something to fall back on.'" For now, Rimes is looking forward to the thrills of live television and introducing viewers to the next generation of country stars. "There's no better place to start out as an artist than Nashville," she says. "It's one of the hardest places to start out because there's so many incredible talents here. It's musicians and writers and singers and you have to really be able to set yourself apart from the crowd. That's what we're looking for this season on 'Nashville Star.'" http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|93887|1|,00.html
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 2:25 pm
I finally watched the tape. I loved them all, even the sick one..but my fav is the Australian. She is excellent IMHO  I thought Canada could phone vote this year but my friend tried and got the no-go recording. Anyone have any ideas on who will be gone ?
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 3:17 pm
No idea who'll be gone. They were all great. I really like the Aussie and I felt so sorry for the one that got sick. I hope she gets to stick around for another chance. I liked the way she started out.
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 4:05 pm
I didn't know it was on. I hope they repeat it.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 4:28 pm
Does anyone know what Matt from last year is up to? I really liked him.
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Crossfire
Member
08-07-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 4:53 pm
Kady: I don't know if this is a repeat or not, I'm hoping so...but the next time I see Nashville star in my guide, is Thursday at 9PM Eastern on CMT. It is also listed again at midnight...which is useful just in case something else important happens to be on at 9.
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:02 pm
Thanks Cross...I'll get to watch it and record that new Law & Order show. 
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 6:09 am
Kady , Cross is giving you TV guide info for Canada where Nashville Star is carried on CMT (Country Music Channel). I think, in the US, it is carried on USA channel. But I am sure it will be repeated many times during the week as it sure is here on CMT.  
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Puttergirl
Member
08-11-2000
| Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 1:09 pm
According to Yahoo TV, its on tonight on USA at 1:00am (Eastern time). Also Tuesday at 12 noon (Eastern time).
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Puttergirl
Member
08-11-2000
| Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 1:28 pm
Nashville Star Poll Its hard to know how they will do things this year. For the last 2 years, they would bring them all out and flash the loser on a screen. Then the rest would perform. So its hard to ask questions until I know. So... I'm going to resort to some questions I asked last year. By the way, if you didn't play in this one last year, we are usually a small group and have alot of fun, but everyone is welcome to play. Our defending champ is Carlspsmom.
Questions | | Points | B1. Who will be eliminated? |
| 10 points | B2. The judges had nothing critical to say about |
| 5 points | any of the contestants. Will any judge come | | | right out and say somebody's performance | | | wasn't good enough? | | | B3. If they are asked, who will each judge guess |
| 5 points | will be eliminated? | | | A. Bret Michaels | | | B. Anastasia Brown | | | C. Phil Vassar | | | B4. How many of the 9 contestants performing |
| 5 points | will play an instrument during their song? | | | | LETS HAVE FUN!!!
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Puttergirl
Member
08-11-2000
| Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 1:38 pm
POLL: B1- Josh Owens B2- No B3- A. Bret- Jason Meadows B. Anastasia- Josh Owens C. Phil- Josh Owens B4- 4
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