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"The Nashville Star" country crooner competition has risen from the obscurity of the USA Network to its premier on NBC Monday night.

This is an introduction to a new singer who is sure to become a MEGA-STAR.

If you take a map, put your finger on Noblesville, Indiana, slide down around Indianapolis to I-65, and keep going south to Nashville, Tennessee, you will follow the footprints of country music star, Steve Wariner.

Wanting to represent the people of Louisiana, Sammy Kershaw, completes process for qualifying to run for Lt. Gov. of the State of Louisiana.

Luke Bryan is climbing the country music charts and getting awards for his talent. I spoke with him for a few minutes this morning.

Mindy McCready was living the dream of thousands of talented, beautiful, wannabe country music stars. This fairytale rise to the top has been tripped up by trouble that seems to follow her wherever she goes.

Despite having four number one country music hits by the time he was 20 and a huge teen following, Bryan White says it took his new Christian faith to lift him out of deep depression.

Like most singers who jumpstarted their careers on the hit TV show "American Idol", Bucky Covington's rise to stardom seems like an overnight success story. However, Bucky's road to the top of the country charts began long before he burst onto the national spotlight.

Keith Urban has found great success with his solo music career in the United States.

My Life Is A Country Song, is the 4th Album from Capitol Nashville Crooner Chris Cagle.....and quite frankly, I'm likin' his vibe. Check out why I might be a Caglehead...

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with these favorite country music dance songs.

Toby Keith biography

Learn about American country music and the way it was publicized from the greatest artists in the field. Try writing music and publicizing it yourself!

My name Is Terri Lynn. I was born in Nashville, TN. Music City USA. I have lived here most of my life, and have met many stars over the years. I have shared my band with a few and still do.From Country Music Hall Of Fame inductee Charlie Louvin to Montgomery & Gentry.

Taylor Swift is tearing up the country charts, but it didn't come without hard work and dedication - and also at least a little bit of talent.

My prediction for the winner of Nashville Star Season 6 will be Gabe Garcia.

An overview for Nashville Star 4's second episode. Watch the contestants' first LIVE performance of the season and see who went home.

American Idol has become iconic, but the contestants seek stardom through singing. Nashville Star has switched to a mainstream TV channel and they bring real talent to the table. Does it have a chance to become as popular as Idol?

Texas can turn out their country music superstars, and as a Texan and country music fan, I am thrilled that this year's Nashville Star reality television show produced more Texas country music winners!

Two more contestants were eliminated on Nashville Star this evening. Who made the cut? Find out.

This article shares information on this year's "Nashville Star" including cast bios and episode summaries.

For the first time, not just a brother and sister end up as the top two contestants on Nashville Star, but a brother and sister who are kin to Elvis Presley.

"Nashville Star" is country music's answer to the popular television show "American Idol." Previously aired on the USA Network, this season "Nashville Star" makes the jump to the commercial television network NBC.

Nashville Star finally made it's debut after all the hype and promotional ads that have been airing on NBC for the last several months.

This article shares information on the latest edition of "Nashville Star."

Tommy Stanley and Pearl Heart are the latest to say goodbye.

America is searching for the next great country star. Are they getting it right? The judges on Nashville Star don't think so...

Melissa Lawson, Nashville Star Winner lives in the wonderful small town of Dalworthington Gardens, just a few blocks from me.

Coffey was voted off Nashville Star this week. It's now down to the final 3.

This article shares information about the latest "Nashville Star."

This article shares information about and reviews the semi-final round of "Nashville Star."

John Rich can come off kind of cocky. And I mean that in a very understatement type of way. Is the Nashville Star judge turning into Simon Cowell?

Nashville Star is down to just 8 contestants. Gabe and Melissa surge ahead of the pack but Ashlee Hewitt is still in the mix

Nashville Star Season 6 delivered. Contestants, judges, and host, Billy Ray Cyrus all were able to bring forth the energy, personality, and performances necessary to make a talent show format like Nashville Star work.

The American Idol comparisons are inevitable, so I'll just say it right off the mark: Nashville Star is no American Idol. It is so much more enjoyable.

Nashville Star eliminated one act to narrow it's field down to just 10 entries.

This article shares information about NBC's hit show "Nashville Star."

This article shares information on the latest episode of "Nashville Star."

It's getting interesting as Nashville Star goes Pop music. Although the pop is supposed to be country.

"Nashville Star" will be no "American Idol". Nor will it try to be.

This article covers the opening episode of "Nashville Star" for 2008.

A review of the premiere episode of Nashville Star's season 6 which has moved to NBC from its prior home on the USA Network.

While some artist's careers have proven to flop even after major publicity, Nashville Star's Chris Young is sure not to disappoint.

Sorry to see American Idol over for another season? Then check out country music's version of the great talent hunt!

An overview for Nashville Star 4's first episode. Meet the contestants and find out what the judge's had to say about their first performances.

Nashville, Tennessee best known as Music City USA. The city is famous as the home of the Grand Old Opry and the center of the country music industry. thre are many other businesses and industries in this thriving southern city.

Peanut butter and chocolate was a good marriage. How will Disney Land and Nashville Country make it?

Nashville, Tennessee is a popular vacation destination, particularly for fans of country-western music. There are several pet-friendly hotels in Nashville, so you can bring your "best friend" to Nashville with you.

Billy Ray Cyrus will star in a reality television series about his life beginning on November 24th.

Nashville, Tennessee is well known as the center of country western music and the recording industry. Known as Music City, USA,

Are you thinking of taking a vacation in Nashville, Tennessee? It may surprise you to know that the Grand Ole Opry, while the best known attraction in the area, is far from the only attraction worth seeing in this Southern city.

Some thirty years after "the other side of Nashville" first showed its face with musical artists like R. Stevie Moore, the White Animals, Afrikan Dreamland and Jason and the Nashville Scorchers, the "Athens of the South" is a thriving rock & roll metropolis...

Information about the new state-of-the-art Schermerhorn Symphony Center located in Nashville, TN

Nashville is a great destination for weekend getaways- regardless of what your interests are. These recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, and activities will make your vacation in Music City USA one to remember.

Miranda Lambert can show us all, how we can go the extra mile in support our troops overseas and nationwide, have hometown pride, and still have a dramatic effect through her songs and her whole attitude about life,

a descriptive list of free places to go and free activities in the Nashville area.

They were once young and ruled the country airwaves. Where are LeAnn Rimes, Jessica Andrews, Lila McCann, Billy Gilman, The Wilkinsons and The Clark Family Experience now?

You don't know who Chris Young is? Apparently, you didn't watch Nashville Star in 2006. He was the winner and is now taking the country music scene by storm.

Madison Media Institute will present their 2nd Annual All Star Guitar Night Benefit Concert at the Barrymore Theater on October 13, 2007.Headlining the event will be Monte Montgomery.

Regardless of what your personal tastes are, amidst the sheer number of great restaurants in Nashville, at least one will be sure to cultivate the taste of romance for you.

While not receiving the respect he's been due, with the release of his latest album, Nashville, Solomon Burke should finally get the respect he's deserved for years.

are our local music scenes in danger today?

Perhaps it might be time to start American Country Idol

Phil Vasar has done a lot in the past two years, working on the hit show Nashville star, having his own special on Great American Country network and releasing a greatest hits album. Here's a flasback to March, 2004

Jessica Simpson takes up Country Music. Rumors that Jessica Simpson may have met with John Rich.

During Christmas, more than one million visitors from across the nation and around the world set aside their briefcases, forget the problems of the moment, and head for "Music City USA" for one purpose - to usher in the most festive of holidays.

Miranda Lambert follows her release Kerosene from 2005 two years later with a strong sophomore album. Well, this is not actually true, this is her third album..

According to a recent article in the Monroe Evening News, my hometown of Monroe, Michigan has not yet booked a country act for the 2008 Monroe County Fair. I've got the answer.

At CineVegas Film Festival in Las Vegas, June 6-16, Jerry Weintraub, producer of Ocean's Thirteen, will be honored with the Vanguard Producer Award, and joined by his all-star cast from the movie, during opening night festivities.

Live music and entertainment, fun for the whole family. Bragging rights as to who makes the best Margarita.

Country singer Wynonna Judd filed for divorce Tuesday after her husband was arrested on sex charges that involved a minor.

A review of the ten best songs recorded by late country music star Waylon Jennings.

Read about the songs that sent country music star George Strait straight to the top of the charts.

Country Music Television has announced that the silver screen star and author of hits like "Me And Bobby McGee" will be this year's recipient of the Cash Visionary Award.

Those who grew up listening to country music and older country music fans are aware of who Loretta Lynn is. Having such hits as I'm a Honky Tonk Girl, Loretta Lynn has been a star since the 1960's.

There are literally thousands of hotels in the Nashville metropolitan area, but which ones are the best? In my reviews, I critique the top three hotels - which are all extremely affordable for all budgets.

Nashville is known world wide for its country music and the stars who make it. The days of Hee Haw far behind us, the Country Music stars are as glamorous as any Hollywood movie star.

Country star Sara Evans' estranged husband Craig Schelske is now suing one of his wife's lawyer and his firm for slander.

The rise and n ow the peaking of what is called "Country Music" and how some of its major stars now cross over into other types of music to build sales

Jessica Simpson uses Country Thunder Festival to launch a career in country music. Fand who know country music when they see it....didn't see it and let Simpson know.

The stereotype is that country songs are about drinking and losing a wife. Country music is far more than that. There are songs about country music, too!

South Texas is one of the bastions of country music. The true honky tonks still are running strong.

It hasn't always been easy for women in country music. Early female country artists had to fight to get seen and heard. Learn about some of the courageous and determined folks who opened the way for others.

Recently Country music stars Rascal Flatts have been giving the pop music world the "shove" as their new album climbs up the Billboard charts.

This article shares information about the latest episode of NBC's hit show, "Nashville Star."

A Rapper and an R&B star. A pop star and a Latin hunk. A former childhood icon and one twisted rocker. These are just a few of the folks who are part of a new Country Music Television (CMT) series, Gone Country.

Rissi Palmer is becoming a hit as a new black country singer.

In the highly competitive world of the music industry, it is never wise to sail alone. Equip yourself with the necessary tools can ensure safe passage through the often rough and shark infested waters of the music business.

Conway Twitty, never won a solo CMA award, however he received numerous number 1 and Top 10 Hits.

Lawson, a 32 year old mother of five, is crowned the champ on the first season on NBC

Ashlee Hewitt seemed to be a shoe in for the final 3. But America didn't see it that way.

It's no secret that making it in the music business is difficult and making money as a singer / songwriter / musician is next to impossible.

It was disgusting. It if weren't for the music I wouldn't tune back in.

There are several country legends that have inspired current entertainers - and often fans don't think to go back and listen to these people. Newer fans may not know who they are - and are missing on some awesome music.

Making its inaugural run in September 2006, the Music City Star runs between downtown Nashville and Lebanon, TN along I-40, making stops in Donelson, Hermitage, Mount Juliet, and Martha.

Raine Austen, whose CD "No More Than Believin'" is available from CDBaby.com, brought a little Nashville showmanship and new York Opera with her to the Hanna Theater, Cleveland Ohio.

American Idol and Nashville Star winners and runners-up are held to strict contracts and tightly controlled careers. We hear about very few of the winners with the exception of Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood.

Review of the season premiere of Fox's reality TV show, "Nashville."

In the highly competitive world of the music industry, it is never wise to sail alone. American Idol, Nashville Star and other reality based shows may not be the best route for aspiring stars.

To be in Nashville, or not to be, this is the question many will ponder and hopefully answer in the positive when the city's 20th Annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival takes to the Centennial Park Bandshell in August.