Welcome to Nashville, baby! And what a welcome it was. I loved the opening song, introducing the 10 contestants with an upbeat number that wasn't awkwardly choreographed or too complicated — just a genuinely warm start to this talent competition where the competitors are definitely talented and the music is almost always better than good.And although she said she's not used to reading teleprompters, Jewel was steady on stage (no matter how short her dress and high her heels), but I guess having a comfortable Cowboy on stage next to her helps. Check out what Jewel had to say about hosting Nashville Star and working with Troy.So, 10 great finalists, two friendly hosts and what else? Three judges who know country, live country and actually get along (eh-hem… unlike some other bickering judges we know). Oh, and they actually give some good advice. But, Anastasia, if you're listening…. As much as I value your thoughts on the performances, please conceal your top half a lit...
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Jewel, Nashville Star
While a certain Fox powerhouse hopes to take over TV with the premiere of its new season next week, country-music fans can welcome Season 5 of USA Network's Nashville Star tonight at 10 pm/ET, tuning in to see a fresh batch of established musicians trying to get their big breaks (no William Hungs here). The 10 new contestants — who all play at least one instrument and have been performing on stage for years already — will secure their cowboy hats and show off their skills to compete for a record deal with one of RCA's three country labels.
And with a brand-new set of singers comes a new host. Three-time Grammy nominee Jewel will take the reins this season with some help from country rapper Cowboy Troy, who cohosted with Wynonna Judd l
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