The final four contestants will go out a nationwide tour. Keep checking back here for more details!
During Monday night’s live telecast of NBC’s “Nashville Star,” the top 4 finalists of the show were revealed – Shawn Mayer, Coffey, Melissa Lawson and Gabe Garcia. These four talents will begin their “Nashville Star” nationwide tour in September 2008. The winner, who will be revealed live on August 4 (10-11 pm ET), will perform their debut single produced by show judge John Rich. Additionally, the winner will earn a record contract with Warner Bros. Records, their debut album produced by John Rich and a live performance from the Olympics in Beijing.
In addition to their tremendous talent and their consistent improvement week-to-week, these 4 contestants are true examples of the American dream:
Shawn Mayer – Shawn made a bold move during episode 5 when she fired her mentor John Rich and switched to working with Jeffrey Steele. From a town of 45, worked on a hog farm, is a mechanic and a volunteer firefighter but this girl really just wants to be on a stage and fights tears every week when her name is called.
Coffey - As a single father, Coffey is competing for two – himself and his daughter – to show that an African-American single father can have it all. He loves country music, he loves to entertain and he loves to be a Southern gentleman. While most move to Nashville, Coffey left his small town in Texas for Los Angeles where he can often be found performing on the 3rd Street Promenade, trying to sell a CD as people pass by.
Melissa Lawson – This mother of 5 – ages 8, 7, 4, 2 and 11 months – wants to prove that country music is about the songs and the voice, not about the size jeans you wear. Reaching almost 300 pounds at one point in her life, Melissa is now taking charge of her health, her family and her dreams by working out daily and leaving her family behind to pursue her music dreams.
Gabe Garcia – After suddenly losing his father last October, Gabe is more determined than ever to honor his family and his Hispanic heritage by winning “Nashville Star” and following in the path of Rick Trevino. In week 2, the Texas-native received the most votes from America and since then he’s worked with a choreographer, his mentor Jewel and on his own to develop a stage presence to match his vocals.
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Nashville Star 2009 contestant Phil Rock is now on MySpace!
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
yep
Had Coffee been white, the judges would have kicked him off on the first show instead of Charlie, But because he was black and he had no talent and country is trying to pander to the black community, they kept him on. next year they will prolly have some transvestite on the show and give them special treatment! They can call it, "Country goes Gay" and bring back coffee!
Gabe Garcia
I liked Gabe from the first time he sang....he's pure country. I think a cross between George Strait and Mark Chesnutt. Very smooth and sounds good no matter what he sings. But hey gotta give Melissa her due, she's got some great pipes. I think the judges made a mistake at the beginning, they should have kept Charlie. He sounds pretty good....hope to hear from Gabe in the near future. I too would like to see the show go back to USA network, not as much politics there....keep it out of Hollywood.
Pearl Heart had real harmony?
You call the sound of cats hollowing in the Alley harmony? What are you tone deaf? I've seen better pre-school acts!
I gree with Pearl
I gree with Pearl Heart...they were great(in my opinion) !!!Wish they could of stayed on the show !!I think they will get a contact...I hope anyway..they had some real talent and some real class....thier sound was great!! real harmony...what a switch from some of this crap they call country now !!! I guess maybe they are a little young but so is Taylor Swift..
The Tour
Amy Lyn
WOW...Big mistake Nashville Star is making...I think they should put all the contestants out on the road. American Idol does, and their system seems to be working. I went to one of those concerts, and you need their top group in order to make an interesting show, especially since the indiviual artists don't have their own songs to sing yet, don't have their own CD. And most of these artist aren't even use to holding the stage for more than a song or two. Plus I miss the groups from this show "THIRD TOWN" & "Pearl Heart". I think Nashville Star should reconsider.
So each host has one remaining contestant...
That's an interesting coincidence...seems like Rich had some psychic powers and just handed Shawn over to Steele so they'd all have one in the final three.
It's been pretty evident all along who the top two were: Melissa & Gabe....Ashlee and Shawn were close...but Shawn really showed what she was worth and pulled ahead at the end. The rest of the contestants couldn't even hold a candle to those four from the beginning.
Gabe has my vote: 1.) I think he can be a big draw to concerts, even as an opening act. 2.) He can record great records 3.) He has great songwriting ability 4.) He's a charming personality and a good "face" for the show 5.) He's been solid every night
Melissa is 2nd: 1.) I think she needs this win to be successful more than Gabe, but that doesn't mean I was going to vote for her. 2.) I do not think she'll draw crowds the way Gabe can. 3.) She can sing, and could make a few great hits, but 4.) She's never really written songs until now...that'll make it tough for her 5.) She struggled a little early in the show . Small margin for error, and Gabe outdid her slightly
Shawn is third 1.) Best comeback performances 2.) Edgy voice & style 3.) Struggled mightily early 4.) Not as strong a singer. 5.) too little too late
For crying out loud
I am so sick of people getting "offended" over everything someone says! I do NOT think Jewel was making fun of your son. You are taking her comments out of context. I have an uncle who has seizures, I did not get offended over that comment. Get a freakin' life.
Whatever!!
I luv Jeff And Matt Hardy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't care bout yall no more!!!!!!! So you can say whatever you want!! And I know what your thinkin I have lost my mind, the answer is yes I have!! So you loosers can kiss my @$$!!!!
Apology from Jewel
My family waited for an apology from Jewel Monday night and not to my surprise,we did not hear one. If you missed my comment last week,I was very hurt by the comment Jewel made to Sophie that perhaps she had a "seizure" when she rolled her eyes during the judges comment part of the show 2 weeks ago.My son has daily seizures and his illness has made me aware of how devasting seizures are to the person and their loved ones,Ido not find anything about them funny! If you or a loved one has had their life interrupted by this disease PLEASE help me in asking for an apology for the thousands of men,women and children struggling every day-I thought society had finally accepted this but I guess I was wrong. We will be watching to see who wins and if this season ends with Jewel doing the right thing-Ido not think she intended to hurt anyone with her comment but she said it and she should make it right!Please write in if you agree with me and if you or a loved one has seizures,hang in there-life is worth living!Brenda Kirby
miss latitude...no
miss latitude...no problem.....I didn't mean to be an ass either..your post were not as bad as it seemed to me so I am sorry also!!!
Shorty
You are right, I am sorry!
The 12 year old kid is the worst!!
miss lattuide
I find it hard to figure you out! You are the one who chastised a 12 year old for saying you suck...now here you go talking crap about me...go figure...I do and did dislike Coffey's singing voice ..but I also added that as a person he sounds like a great person and father...now that beening said I still don't agree that he is a better singer than Ashley...in another type of contest he might fair better...(thats what I meant to get across).I am not a singer nor do I play one on tv.Ha ha I am still wondering how he made it as far as he did...but none the less (he is gone now ).
THATS WHAT I SAID EARLIER
I AGREE WITH BANJOCHAMP, I TO MENTIONED CHARLIE PRIDE A FEW DAYS AGO...
Thank You Nashville Star!
NS thank you for bringing the true American talents to the screens of american TV. My wife and I have started watching NS from Portland, Oregon. Our choice last night was Gabe Garcia but that dosen't mean we didn't like or enjoy all the other contestants. All of them together make Nashville Star the success it is. We hated seeing Coffey leave but we have a feeling this is not the last of him we have seen. Our prayers and good wishes go to him and his daughter. Go Gabe!
Coffey
Wow Last Night They Played Coffey.He Should Of Won
I Voted For Coffey Since The Start.He Loves The Lord and Did THis For His Daughter.So If You Guys Dont Like Him It Ok Just Dont Talk Trash And Call Him Names Cause I Dont See You Guys On Nashville Star Singing
It Ok Coffey Will See U Back At Church On Sunday
Sing For THe Real Jugde GOD
Melissa Lawson
I love to hear Melissa sing, she reminds me of Wynonna and even if she does not win NS I hope she makes it in the country music industry, I would be first in line to buy her CD. Her performances last night were done to perfection, I know that she receives comments on belting all of the time, but if you have the pipes, then use them. I have always felt that she had the most talent on the show and I really hope that she succeeds.
Gabe, I was a little surprised with Gabe last night, he seemed so low key, I enjoyed his performances but he seemed to be lacking somehow (heard mention that he had been ill). I somehow suspicion that with a concert of 10,000 people, someone in Nashville is talking about a contract with him whether he is the winner of NS or not. He is a cutie and I do enjoy his voice, but still think Melissa has him beat.
Shawn, Her performances last night were pretty good, I think that she may have a future in music, but I do not think that she is the next NS.
Let us hope that the show makes good on the promises that they have made to the final four and the winner. I would like to hear the final three on the radio in the years to come.
I hope that the final three are able to make their dreams come true not matter what America says.
Have a Wonderful Day Everyone :]
Melissa from the Elks Group
As a single parent and grandma I watched you perform and was so amazed at your drive and love for the music. I like the fat your family is there by your dream. I am using T's computer because I don't understand the garabage around it. I do understand music and passion both of which you have shown....Good luck and watch out for that Gabe is a hottie! D through Mr. T
Gabe you are a role model of never quitting!
You are for real and the Ohio loves you. We had 16 people watching the show and voting. Good luck and God Bless! Give Mom a hug for me! Tell Mom, I need a Gabe is my HERO shirt. I think the day for Gabriel Garcia to shine is here today and get ready Olympics!Mr. T
Shorty
I meant your posts on previous pages, your current is not so bad. Do not mean to offend.
Shorty
Dude, cool it, we know you dislike Coffey, but he has been dismissed and your comments all over this page are disturbing. Contribute something besides hate, or maybe it is jelousy?
Politics and Nashville Star
Coffey is a political move. He cannot sing, that's for sure. People need to lay off the 'race competing' these days and just say 'human beings' , and we'd get more done. Doesn't matter where you come from. That's my opinion, but sadly, people don't think like I do. I always enjoyed hearing Charlie Pride sing, because he could. Coffey, on the other hand needs to leave the show, because his voice is terrible! Somehow, politicians are keeping him in the competition.
And as far as the term 'african-american' goes - if a white man were born in Africa, then moved to America, then he too would be an African-American, because that is a nationality, not a race. God, I hate it when people remark so much on 'race' these days.
MELISSA IS AWSOME!!!
OMG !!!! MELISSA DID JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL JUST LIKE CARRIE UNDERWOOD, MELISSA YOU ARE AWSOME AND #1 IN MY BOOK, YOU DEFFENTLEY DESERVE TO WIN CAUSE EVERY SONG YOU'VE DONE SINCE DAY 1 HAS BEEN THE BEST VERY BEST...
Melissa you done an
Melissa you done an absolutely wonderful job tonight just like every other performance you have done. I voted for you as many times as I could and I think you deserve more than anyone else to win. Your voice is beautiful and I cannot wait to hear more from you. I believe you are an inspiration and I wish the very best for you. YOU ARE WONDERFUL.
voting
I didnt get to vote, whats up with that.
I think Mellissa did the
I think Mellissa did the best tonight. Shawn did very well also..Gabe was not as good as he should and could of been.He just did ok.(far less than expected) At first I thought he was the best but Melissa has taken over.And Shanw did real well also..It is going to be a hard choice.....The best three are here(now)...
Coffey was a joke it is clear.(but doesn't it make you wonder how he made it this far?)I still think Ashley should of made it but thats just me.Well anyway it is a better show now!!!!
Bye Bye Coffey
Take your black, cheatin' no-talent, can't sing ass back to LA. go to American Idiot you freak! Your dumbass is not wanted in nashville no more.
What? you still here?? trying to figure out why daddy's little telemarketing sceme didn't work? Are you gonna cry? gonna play the race card now like most of you's always do when you lose??
LOSER!
NOW GO AWAY!
Great job GABE!!!! We will
Great job GABE!!!! We will be voting for you Primo here in Spring, TX.....Did not have much luck with the phone line until the second hour, but I voted for you via text 450 times. Juan is watching you from above and will guide you down the ailse to be named to next Nashville Star!!!! WE love you G A B E ! ! ! ! ! Jennifer and Keith
JKHouston
Melissa Lawson all the way!!!!!
I think Melissa has Great talent, she is going to win the finale, i am not really sure which one will win for sure but i like them all, but i think Melissa should be the one that wins,
Melissa
I think Melissa is great!!! I have liked her since the beginning. Every week she has been just great!!
Good luck Melissa, I hope you win!!!!
Gabe Garcia
We have been watching Gabe since he was playing in San Antonio, TX. My family and I were in Lytle cheering him on along with 10,000 other people!!!!
That alone says something about this hometown boy!!
We Love you Gabe and San Antonio is Voting for you!!!!
GO GABE GO!
Gabe
Gabe looked really handsome tonight. He reminded me of Clint Black, in his new hat. Your performance was great. Enjoyed your concert in Lytle, can't wait to see you perform again as the next Nashville Star. I know that your dad is watching you with a big smile. All my votes go to Gabe. Anyone that knows a true country singer will vote for Gabe. Best of Luck to you.
Yvonne Doerfler
San Antonio, Texas
I Told you she Rocks
Once again my girl brought the pipes. She can sing and she could possilbly be the next Nashville Star. She has our vote in Texas. Well, we finally say bye to Coffee. Melissa and Gabe right behind my girl. But anyones game to win......
So I missed the show...could
So I missed the show...could someone fill me in on the contestant order?
Coffey sucks!!!!
Coffey sucks!!!!
Melissa Lawson
I Think you are awsom keep it going. You are the next nashville sta..
Voting for Gabe
I enjoyed Gabe's singing from the beginning. Reminds me of Mark Chestnut. Reminds me of why I like country music.
Gabe has my vote. How about yours.
Good Luck,
Deb
Gabe
No matter what happens man! You are OUR Nasville Star! Keep up the awesome job man! We're all pullin for ya Deep In The Heart of Texas!!!
Good Luck Shawn
Great song choices you sounded awesome!!!
Dawn & Steve
puke
Coffey makes me want to puke!!!!!!!!!!!his singing sucks
lets see how fake of a show
lets see how fake of a show we have here tonight..If Coffey wins then we all know it was a hoax(like many of us have said all along)..Gabe should win or maybe second.Melissa is either first or second...Shawn third....Coffey...shouldn't be here..