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'''Nashville Star''' is a reality [[television]] show that serves as the original grassroots search to find America's next great country music star. The sixth season premiers on June 9, 2008 and will be the first season on [[NBC]]. The first five seasons were broadcast on USA Network. In addition to its debut on NBC, "Nashville Star" also welcomes a brand-new host, [[Billy Ray Cyrus]]. The winner will receive a major recording contract and will perform at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, [[China]]. <ref>[http://www.nbc.com/Nashville_Star/about/index.shtml About the Show]</ref>

 

'''Nashville Star''' is a reality [[television]] show that serves as the original grassroots search to find America's next great country music star. The sixth season premiers on June 9, 2008 and will be the first season on [[NBC]]. The first five seasons were broadcast on USA Network. In addition to its debut on NBC, "Nashville Star" also welcomes a brand-new host, [[Billy Ray Cyrus]]. The winner will receive a major recording contract and will perform at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, [[China]].<ref>[http://www.nbc.com/Nashville_Star/about/index.shtml About the Show]</ref>

The panel of three celebrity judges for season six, who are largely responsible for choosing the contestants, are currently [[John Rich]] (a singer, music producer, and songwriter), [[Jewel Kilcher|Jewel]], (a singer, songwriter, poet, actress and painter) and [[Jeffrey Steele]] (songwriter).  

The panel of three celebrity judges for season six, who are largely responsible for choosing the contestants, are currently [[John Rich]] (a singer, music producer, and songwriter), [[Jewel Kilcher|Jewel]], (a singer, songwriter, poet, actress and painter) and [[Jeffrey Steele]] (songwriter).  

==Season 1==

==Season 1==

The first season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on March 8, 2003.  The host was [[Nancy O'Dell]] and the three judges were the [[Warren Brothers]], [[Tracy Gershon]], and [[Robert K. Oermann]].<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s1_roadtonashville/index.html Season 1: The Road To Nashville]</ref> The season 1 finale on May 3, 2003 featured the three remaining contestants: [[John Arthur Martinez]], [[Miranda Lambert]], and [[Buddy Jewell]]. Buddy Jewell was the winner, John Arthur Martinez was runner-up and Miranda was third.<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s1_grandfinale/index.html Season 1: Grand Finale]</ref>

The first season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on March 8, 2003.  The host was [[Nancy O'Dell]] and the three judges were the [[Warren Brothers]], [[Tracy Gershon]], and [[Robert K. Oermann]]. <ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s1_roadtonashville/index.html Season 1: The Road To Nashville]</ref> The season 1 finale on May 3, 2003 featured the three remaining contestants: [[John Arthur Martinez]], [[Miranda Lambert]], and [[Buddy Jewell]]. Buddy Jewell was the winner, John Arthur Martinez was runner-up and Miranda was third. <ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s1_grandfinale/index.html Season 1: Grand Finale]</ref>

==Season 2==

==Season 2==

The second season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on March 6, 2004. The host was [[Nancy O'Dell]] and the three judges were [[Charlie Robison]], [[Tracy Gershon]], and [[Billy Greenwood]].<ref>

The second season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on March 6, 2004. The host was [[Nancy O'Dell]] and the three judges were [[Charlie Robison]], [[Tracy Gershon]], and [[Billy Greenwood]]. <ref>

[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s2_theroadtonashville/index.html Season 2: The Road To Nashville]</ref> The season 2 finale on May 1, 2004 featured the three remaining contestants: [[Brad Cotter]],  [[Matt Lindahl]] and [[George Canyon]]. Brad Cotter was the winner, George Canyon was runner-up and Matt Lindahl was third.<ref>

[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s2_theroadtonashville/index.html Season 2: The Road To Nashville]</ref> The season 2 finale on May 1, 2004 featured the three remaining contestants: [[Brad Cotter]],  [[Matt Lindahl]] and [[George Canyon]]. Brad Cotter was the winner, George Canyon was runner-up and Matt Lindahl was third. <ref>

[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s2_grandfinale/index.html Season 2: Grand Finale]</ref>

[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s2_grandfinale/index.html Season 2: Grand Finale]</ref>

==Season 3==

==Season 3==

The third season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on March 1, 2005. The new host was [[LeAnn Rimes]] and the three judges were [[Phil Vassar]], [[Anastasia Brown]], and [[Bret Michaels]].<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s3_episode1/index.html Season 3: Episode 1]</ref> The season 3 finale on April 26, 2005 featured the three remaining contestants: [[Jason Meadows]],  [[Erika Jo]] and [[Jody Evans]]. Erika Jo was the winner, Jason Meadows was runner-up and Jody Evans was third.<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s3_episode9/index.html Season 3: Episode 9]</ref>

The third season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on March 1, 2005. The new host was [[LeAnn Rimes]] and the three judges were [[Phil Vassar]], [[Anastasia Brown]], and [[Bret Michaels]]. <ref> [http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s3_episode1/index.html Season 3: Episode 1]</ref> The season 3 finale on April 26, 2005 featured the three remaining contestants: [[Jason Meadows]],  [[Erika Jo]] and [[Jody Evans]]. Erika Jo was the winner, Jason Meadows was runner-up and Jody Evans was third. <ref> [http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s3_episode9/index.html Season 3: Episode 9]</ref>

==Season 4==

==Season 4==

The fourth season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on March 14, 2006. The new co-hosts were [[Wynonna Judd]] and [[Cowboy Troy]]. The three judges were [[Phil Vassar]], [[Anastasia Brown]], and [[Big & Rich]].<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s4_episode1/index.html Season 4: Opening Night]</ref> The season 4 finale on May 2, 2006 featured the three remaining contestants: [[Nicole Jamrose]],  [[Chris Young]] and [[Casey Rivers]]. Chris Young was the winner, Casey Rivers was runner-up and Nicole Jamrose was third.<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s4_episode8/index.html Season 4: Meet America's Next Nashville Star]</ref>

The fourth season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on March 14, 2006. The new co-hosts were [[Wynonna Judd]] and [[Cowboy Troy]]. The three judges were [[Phil Vassar]], [[Anastasia Brown]], and [[Big & Rich]]. <ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s4_episode1/index.html Season 4: Opening Night]</ref> The season 4 finale on May 2, 2006 featured the three remaining contestants: [[Nicole Jamrose]],  [[Chris Young]] and [[Casey Rivers]]. Chris Young was the winner, Casey Rivers was runner-up and Nicole Jamrose was third. <ref> [http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s4_episode8/index.html Season 4: Meet America's Next Nashville Star]</ref>

==Season 5==

==Season 5==

The fifth season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on January 11, 2007. The co-hosts were [[Jewel Kilcher|Jewel]] and [[Cowboy Troy]]. The three judges were [[Blake Shelton]], [[Anastasia Brown]], and [[Randy Owen]].<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s5_episode1/index.html Season 5: Premiere Night]</ref> The season 5 finale on March 1, 2007 featured the three remaining contestants: [[David St. Romain]],  [[Angela Hacker]] and [[Zac Hacker]]. Angela Hacker was the winner, Zac Hacker was runner-up and David St. Romain was third.<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s5_episode8/index.html Season 5: Nashville Star Shines On Angela]</ref>

The fifth season of Nashville Star premiered on the USA Network on January 11, 2007. The co-hosts were [[Jewel Kilcher|Jewel]] and [[Cowboy Troy]]. The three judges were [[Blake Shelton]], [[Anastasia Brown]], and [[Randy Owen]]. <ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s5_episode1/index.html Season 5: Premiere Night]</ref> The season 5 finale on March 1, 2007 featured the three remaining contestants: [[David St. Romain]],  [[Angela Hacker]] and [[Zac Hacker]]. Angela Hacker was the winner, Zac Hacker was runner-up and David St. Romain was third. <ref> [http://www.usanetwork.com/series/nashvillestar/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s5_episode8/index.html Season 5: Nashville Star Shines On Angela]</ref>

The winners to date:  

The winners to date:  

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==External links==

==External Links==

*[http://www.nbc.com/Nashville_Star/ NBC Official Website] - Season 6

*[http://www.nbc.com/Nashville_Star/ NBC Official Website] - Season 6