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ABOUT NASHVILLE STAR

All about the sixth season of Nashville Star with host Billy Ray Cyrus!

This summer the search for the next country music superstar comes to NBC! Nashville Star returns for its sixth season, on a new home, a new night and with new energy!

The biggest show in country music is proudly welcomes the biggest names in country music to it’s team. This season Billy Ray Cyrus ("Hannah Montana") hosts Nashville Star and he’s joined by a truly expert panel of judges - Grammy nominee John Rich (Big & Rich), platinum-selling music superstar Jewel and award winning songwriter Jeffrey Steele.

Looking for information on the 2010 Audition season.

Submitted by mylittlebitofcountry on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 4:59pm.

I'm very interested in the show. I have already got my first Country/Gospel CD out and am touring around my state and surrounding states but would like to have the chance to see how I compare to others by trying out for the show. If someone could please let me know when the schedule of tryouts is released I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Amy Lishbrook
4lishbrk@sbcglobal.net

auditions for 2010

Submitted by iamthejoker8869 on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 1:33pm.

I'm looking for the next auditions for 2010. I live in Colorado where will they be for someone in my area?

my e-mail is

Submitted by curdog on Sat, 12/26/2009 - 8:54am.

my e-mail is jdbarron0721@yahoo.com

AUDITIONS

Submitted by curdog on Sat, 12/26/2009 - 8:53am.

i would like to know how how to become a contestant on nashville star. im just a oil field workin country boy livin feller from louisiana.

auditions

Submitted by heatherwilson1990 on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 2:34pm.

♥Heather Wilson♥
Can someone please give me the info on when and where the next auditions will be??? Ive done a lot of singing and I would like to further pursue my dream of becoming a country singer..Please email me at heatherwilson1990@yahoo.com. It will be greatly appreciated..Thank you

Auditions

Submitted by TeJai on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 4:16pm.

Will there be another Nashville Star Show? If there is one in the planning stages, when & where will the auditions be. I would really like to know. Plese e-mail me at tejaiscountrymusic@live.com
TeJai

Auditions

Submitted by TeJai on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 4:56pm.

When and where will the next seasons auditions be. Could someone let me know.
TeJai

AUDITIONS

Submitted by tanisha-kj1 on Fri, 09/18/2009 - 2:25am.

just like everyone else is wondering can someone e-mail me when and where auditions are and all the info about auditioning...that would be great!!

When and where can a person sign up for the show???

Submitted by jenanddavenew1 on Sun, 08/30/2009 - 12:53am.

Please let me know my e-mail address is jenanddavenew1@gmail.com!!!

Auditions

Submitted by jackiet60 on Sun, 08/23/2009 - 11:55am.

Will someone Please email Me when & where this years' auditions are taking place? Also, how to enter Nashville Star?
Thank You!
jackiet60@yahoo.com

auditions

Submitted by aphillips1@eart... on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 12:16pm.

Could someone email me the 2009 audition locations when they find out aphillips1@earthlink.net

Can someone email me this

Submitted by Hader_mcgator15 on Sun, 08/02/2009 - 11:13am.

Can someone email me this years Nashville star audition schedule to hader_mcgator15@yahoo.com, I would deeply appreciate it. Thanks!

when ???

Submitted by carriemichelle on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 9:18am.

lookin' for the 2009 auditions e-mail me please klic959@yahoo.com

auditions

Submitted by countryboylover on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 11:39am.

Could someone please e-mail me at allykat517@yahoo.com to let me know when the 2009 auditions are including the locations. Thank you!

in addition to my other comment...woops

Submitted by msisson on Thu, 03/19/2009 - 6:44am.

o yea email me the list at mel_sisson15@hotmail.com Thanks again!

Auditions....just like everyone else is wanting :)

Submitted by msisson on Thu, 03/19/2009 - 6:41am.

I too would like to know when and where the auditions for the 2009 season will be. I would love to get a list of these if at all possible. Thanks

2009 auditions

Submitted by cdubu19 on Wed, 03/11/2009 - 5:30pm.

could someone please email me info on the 2009 auditions to cdubu19@yahoo.com thanks

cdubu

2009 auditions

Submitted by lpickel on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 9:54am.

Please email me about the 2009 audition dates @ lucypickel@bellsouth.net Thanks!

WANTING TO KNOW ABOUT

Submitted by southernboy197976 on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 1:12pm.

WANTING TO KNOW ABOUT AUDTIONS. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY ARE GOING TO BE AND WHEN? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

if anyone knows when the

Submitted by courtneyjo on Fri, 02/06/2009 - 9:29am.

if anyone knows when the next auditions for this season are can someone please email me and let me know thank you.

auditions

Submitted by janie frye on Fri, 01/23/2009 - 3:32pm.

Hello does anyone know when and where the next auditions are? would someone let me know i have tried everything to find out please email me at janie_frye08@yahoo.com please i dont know what else to do i would be very grateful thank's.

auditions

Submitted by nicole_navarro on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 2:15pm.

As i can tell everyone else is curious just as i am when the auditions will begin for the 2009 season. If anyone has any information, it would be wonderful to be informed. email or myspace me thank you very much. ~Nicole~

Nashville Star 2009 contestant Phil Rock is now on MySpace!

Submitted by Phil Rock on Sun, 01/04/2009 - 5:42pm.

http://www.myspace.com/NashvilleStarPhilRock

I sure hope the fans and the right people at Nashville Star and NBC view MySpace.

This site is only part of what will be submitted to Nashville Star once official auditions begin.

I am a singer/songwriter and some of my original work is featured on http://www.myspace.com/NashvilleStarPhilRock

Get in touch with me and I will be in Nashville in three hours. Why wait when we can start on this now?

Nashville lets do this!

- Phil Rock

auditions

Submitted by janie frye on Thu, 01/01/2009 - 11:04am.

I would like to know where and when the next auditions are.

auditions

Submitted by pwheeler on Wed, 12/31/2008 - 6:35am.

I would like to know when and where if anyone finds out.
Thanks

Auditions?

Submitted by breazistrm on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 7:20am.

If I could get a list of when and where all auditions are for this season or next upcoming season, however that goes, sent to my email that would be greatly appreciated! Thanx

Hi i would like to find out

Submitted by Fender_54 on Fri, 12/19/2008 - 3:03pm.

Hi i would like to find out how to adition i sing alot and people keep telling me i should do something with my talent even to try out would be fun

nashvill star

Submitted by 4liz21 on Sat, 12/13/2008 - 2:13pm.

Im very interested in trying out for nashville star...how and where do i tryout!

BEING A CONTESTANT

Submitted by vickineish on Sat, 10/11/2008 - 5:39pm.

VICKI NEISH HOW DO YOU GET A LISTING OF WHEN AND WHERE THE AUDITIONS ARE BEING HELD FOR THE ENXT SEASON? I HAVE LOOKE EVERYWHERE ONLINE AND I CANT LOCATE IT.ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS .

Auditions

Submitted by RobertMatthew06 on Mon, 09/22/2008 - 11:38pm.

I'm not sure if auditions are still being held for next season or not yet. But if anybody knows if they are still going on and where at I would love to know. I would appreciate it.

Robert Matthew

Auditions!!!

Submitted by leah23dolphins on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 11:41am.

I heard they are in Lakeland in October 08! Do not know how true that is but if anyone fines out please let u sall know!

Keep Smilin :)

When are the next auditions?

Submitted by slpugh7835 on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 7:08pm.

When are the next auditions?

Does anyone have a clue when

Submitted by dingy77 on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 10:29pm.

Does anyone have a clue when the next season auditions are?

Jewel

Submitted by grits0555 on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 5:34pm.

I am glad to see others where offended by Jewels comment about seizures. My Momma had them most of her life. She died as the result of one. I now have them and have had them for 25yrs. People should think before they open their mouths.

Nashville Star

Submitted by Mistie Warren on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 12:57pm.

Hello, where is the talent this year????
Can anyone tell me where and when the next auditions will be held for Nashville Star? I have been tring to find out every year, still no luck! Could someone please help me??
Thanks Mistie

Hello out ther!

Submitted by Hardy1Fan on Mon, 06/30/2008 - 8:48am.

Is anybody gonna post a comment or am I alone...
It's like nobody has been posting lately. I would like someone 2 agree with my last post!

Nashville star

Submitted by Hardy1Fan on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 10:44am.

OK not 2 be mean or anything but Jewel should not be a singer, much less a Country singer. Everyone thinks she is so awesome, but she just aint no good.
I thank she just needs 2 go back to Alasca! I mean she has been a suckish singer 4 I don't know how long,(cuz i don't listen 2 stupid music)but she has been a country singer 4 what a week now? So why is she a judge on NASHVILLE star? What's up with that? But on a lighter note Tommy Stanley is so awesome!!Someone posted a coment sayin "Tommy-please go back 2 ur ship." What the Heck? Tommy Rocks, and anyone who would say that is insane. I thank I got my piont across now, so Bi Yall! Oh yea and my apologees 2 Jewel that is just my opinion on ur singin, but i'm sure ur a very nice person.

Overall Review

Submitted by hnm123 on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 11:23am.

I honestly think that people have nothing better to do with their time other than complain! If you don't like the show, turn the channel... yes, it's that easy! It is a contest and we, the people are the ones voting off the contestants. I believe that the judges have earned thier right to judge the singers, after all... that is why they are called "judges." So far, I do believe that the best singers are remaining.
And I personally do not think that Billy Ray is the best Host for the show, but my love for country music isn't gonna make me slam him for the job he has been hired to do.
So overall, I say, "Way to go Nashville Star Contestants, and good luck!"
cwgrljn7

Terrible Judge - John Rich

Submitted by mgcavan on Tue, 06/17/2008 - 4:43pm.

John Rich should be excused from being a judge. He owes the contestant, Justin, an apology for the innuendos he put out there after Justin's performance. He is there for judging the young man's singing talent and nothing else. What a travesty. John, you're no Simon Cowell, so get over it and do your job.

Shame on you!

Mona

talent

Submitted by manerva on Tue, 06/17/2008 - 2:59pm.

ive been watching nashville star and this year the talent is not there..Lets suppose they all win..well the truth is, none of them will be big stars. The talent is mediocre..at best. The lady from arlington is hands down the best singer but she will probably wont win because the voting is supposedly left up to the fans.Its not how good you can sing at all in nashville..There are better singers in bars on broadway than touring these days or on the opry..Its all about popularity.John Rich definitely has an ego problem..an I know it all attitude when in truth no one knows it all.Jeffrey Steele is nashvilles best writer and hes the most knowledgable of the judges.Jewell is mediocre at best as a vocalist..how she ever made it heaven only knows..shes there to promote her cd and thats it. Nashville star?there arent any this year and thats sad. Dont look for it back next year on NBC, ,because it wont be.

Nashville Star

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 06/17/2008 - 5:48am.

First......I have been a huge Nashville Star Fan since, the First Season, and have watched it every year since, voting in every show. BUT this is the worst year of Nashville Star I have ever seen.

-The talent is not that good this year. The best as of right now is Ms. Lawson..
-The stars are very cocky and need an attitude adjustment. I feel that they should be more humble.
-The judges...GOD HELP US..bring back the ones from last year, I thought the celeb judges or guest judges were a good idea.

This is just my opinion, as everyone is entitled to their own. I just wanted to say, that I am a little disappointed is this years Nashville Star. I wish and believe it could be better. Could it possibly be because NBC as it????? I don't know. What does everyone else think???

Jewel's NEW CD

Submitted by Vegasboy89032 on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 8:33pm.

Is this show more about promoting Jewel's new CD? Its been mentioned at least twice in 15 mins. of the show. I thought this show was about the contestants and their proformance.
If this is going to be about Jewel, I will stop watching the show now and move to something else to watch.
I don't want to see an "Country Simon", who likes to put everyone down.
Hope this will be a show I will enjoy watching without hearing about one of the judges new CD!!!

Stage, Lighting, SOUND, CAMERA

Submitted by RodneyBo on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 5:58pm.

This is THE worst TECHNICALLY put together show on TV. Jewel said these singers need to grow exponentially, the same is true for the technical crew.

The last three shows did not have this problem. The set was warm and comfortable and the sound was nice. No matter how good these singer get, it will still sound like basement Karaoke unless there is a change in technical talent.

How could u?

Submitted by Chastity on Sun, 06/15/2008 - 7:07am.

Omg how could u guys have voted Charley off the show u stupid or what... I mean come on now JEWEL is a country music star and AIN'T got her TEETH fixed yet whats that tell u about her vote...

Ok here it is!

Submitted by pennmason on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 5:55pm.

The show was AWFUL with a capitol A! John was harsh and totally unprofessional considering he is in the same format as many of the contestants. Like he is a expert of newbie acts that have what it takes to make a country star. He obviously isn't! Comment after comment of simple downplaying their performances. Jewel was just as bad with the comments with an occasional whipping around with her arm's commenting on one contestants moves on the stage. I was embarrassed for her. Shes a pop star gone country and suddenly the expert on newbie acts that have the star quality to make it in country music!? I'm sorry Jewel your not the one.
No not much to say about Jeff Steel other than he seemed to be the better choice. The one that could actually do the show some good. To bad he has to sit at the table with 2 dislike judges. Sure Jewel and John are super talented and successful but that obviously doesn't make them the better choice for the show. Thats where I feel the giant downfall is!
Now for the show production- the format was wild and squished into a 2 hours smear of quick camera zooms and explosions that seemed to play off some huge event in the WWF! The show seemed scattered and way to fast. Super quick performances and overdone production that just did not fit or feel right! Nothing in the 2 hours the show felt great.No feel good moments with heartfelt performances? A complete lackluster night!
No wonder the contestants were full of nerves. I would be to considering the crazy production and hype that lead up to Monday night. Then having to go up in front of the 2 J's for a stab in persona! It was just all wrong in so many ways. I could go on but wont.
I'm just sorry that Country Music is being represented in this manner. It's a damn shame!
My advise is to keep it real! Drop the over production bullsh*& and let's slow down and listen for a country star. Let the contestants perform & play some original song's! And get some worthy music executives that are worthy of choosing the next Nashville Star on the judges panel!!!
Not to be to harsh on the show but geeezzzz how does is feel? Jewel & John? To suddenly be on a show that once had promise to a show that may just flop horribly? Lesson learned possibly?
My advise as a country performer.....
Do something now! You guys are empowered and responsible to make a positive change on the show now! Country Music and the fan's deserve it!

http://www.myspace.com/pennmason

Penn Mason

NBC-Judges STINK

Submitted by dyejackson on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 1:33pm.

I think the judges were way off-I can't believe their choice-I'm not watching this dumb show again. Way to go Charley-I hope to buy your CD someday.

Poor Judges

Submitted by johnluskeyfan on Tue, 06/10/2008 - 5:34pm.

I am not getting the "WOW" factor from this years show either! Not sure what the judges were thinking about Charley...thought he was actually one of the better ones....He'll make it though...the publicity will do him good...in the auditions in Washington, DC they passed on this guy John Luskey as well....I will have to admit I became a fan at the audition and cannot believe they passed on him. Check him out...this guy is awesome!

www.johnluskey.com

judges

Submitted by ham12345 on Tue, 06/10/2008 - 5:30pm.

I was so surprised when John Rich said Taylor Swift is what country is all about,
she's got personality and energy, but can't sing, my granddaughter loves her but even she says she doesn't sound good. doesn't surprise me that Jewel and John Rich think this, but was shocked that the very respected Jeffrey Steele would agree, maybe he was just being kind. Taylor is a great song writer but not singing.

TO THE JUDGES

Submitted by thiscowboyseasy... on Tue, 06/10/2008 - 11:37am.

I THINK THE JUDGES NEED TO COME AND SIT ON THE FRONT PORCH SWING OR A CAMPFIRE FORGET ALL THE GLAMOUR AND LISTEN TO A PERSONS HEART AND LET THEM PERFECT IT IN THERE VOICE SOME GOOD OLE COUNTRY MUSIC I SING IT IF YOU WANNA HEAR IT LIKE ALAN AND GEORGE STRAIT SANG IT PERFECTLY IN THERE SONG (MURDER ON MUSIC ROW)WHERES YER ROOTS AT JUDGES.HMMM

The Cut Last Night

Submitted by LEH on Tue, 06/10/2008 - 10:04am.

Nashville Star I will NO LONGER WATCH! That cut made no sense. Was it "personal" with the judges? First they want the contestants to "draw the audience in" and then they eliminate the contestant who made the best effort and who, by the way in my opinion, was the best (or at least in the top three!). My husband and I were shocked and decided this show has no credibility. Also, there was a little too much "drama" in the final seconds for my taste. And will the judges PLEASE stop the bickering? Nashville Star finally made it to NBC and "prime time" and blew it with the first elimination. Why didn't the audience get to have a say on the first cut? I hope the contestant reads this to know that many viewers are upset and feel he received a raw deal.