ACM Award Nominee Chris Young See His Star Rise in Nashville and Beyond
Nashville Star
- 2003-2008
- 6 seasons
- USA Network
- Game Show, Music, Reality
In a twist on American Idol (2002), amateur singers compete for several weeks to see which one will be selected by viewers' votes as the next country music superstar.
- 2003-2008
- 6 seasons
- USA Network
- Game Show, Music, Reality
In a twist on American Idol (2002), amateur singers compete for several weeks to see which one will be selected by viewers' votes as the next country music superstar.
Exclusive: Miranda Lambert to Make Acting Debut on Law & Order: SVU
Country music spitfire Miranda Lambert will make her acting debut on an upcoming episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Law & Order: SVU scoop: Harry Connick Jr. to play Benson's new love interestLambert, who is married to Blake Shelton, a coach on NBC's hit singing competition The Voice, will play an actress who claims to have been sexually assaulted by a reality show producer. Michael McKean (Laverne &Shirley, This Is Spinal Tap, Smallville) will play the alleged sleazebag in question. Given that Lambert's album and song titles include Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Kerosene and "Gunpowder & Lead," he'd better watch his back...
Miranda Lambert Gets Ready to Rock the CMA Awards
This year, Miranda Lambert will be throwing one heck of a birthday party. The country singer turns 27 on November 10 — the same night the Country Music Association hosts its 44th annual awards in Nashville. And the birthday girl just might walk away with a whole mess of shiny gifts: Lambert scored nine nominations, the most ever garnered by a female in a single year."It's ridiculous, isn't it?" Lambert says. "It hasn't really sunk in yet."But there's no question the Texas native's brand of genuine country music has hit home with listeners...
Jewel Lassoes Rodeo Champ Husband
Jewel's Ty’d the knot.After 10 years together, the singer and rodeo champion Ty Murray eloped to the Bahamas and exchanged vows in a private ceremony Thursday night, People reports."She wore a traditional wedding gown, while Ty wore his favorite blue jeans, white shirt and cowboy hat," Jewel's rep told the magazine. "The couple is very happy and look forward to enjoying their honeymoon."The couple share share a 2,200-acre ranch in Stephenville, Texas.Jewel, 34, is a judge on CMT's Nashville Star. Murray, 38, hosted Ty Murray’s Celebrity Bull-Riding Challenge last year on CMT.Jewel told People last year that she and Murray weren’t rushing to the altar."We don't know if there's a point — we've lapped our friends who've gotten married and divorced," she explained. "We probably would if we had kids — we're just not sure we want them yet. But we've had something really special already." — Tim Molloy
Billy Ray Speaks Out on Miley's Topless Photo
While on the Today show promoting his show Nashville Star, Meredith couldn't resist asking Billy Ray what his take was on the passé issue of Miley's half-naked, provocative photos in Vanity Fair. Daddy Cyrus explained he didn't complain to the magazine by using the lovely metaphor, "The more you stomp in poop, the more it stinks." He even addressed what many called the "creepy" pose between him and his daughter which looked more like boyfriend and girlfriend.
The Search for the Next Nashville Star
The hit show Nashville Star may have found a new home on NBC, but the entertainment value in this talent search contest is getting kicked up a notch for its sixth season. Former host Jewel has been bumped over to the judging table and filling her shoes is Mr. Achy Breaky Heart himself, Billy Ray Cyrus. Woo-eee!
NBC Gets Patriotic This Summer
Thanks to a schedule full of America-centric titles, NBC is dubbing its off-season an "All-American Summer," Variety reports. The network is getting behind the return of American Gladiators and America's Got Talent as a patriotic buildup to the Olympics in August. Although the network is waving the red, white and blue, the Peacock's true colors this summer will be reality television. In addition to nonscripted shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the network is devoting an entire Monday-night block to reality shows, including the newly relocated Nashville Star.NBC does, however, have plans for a few scripted shows, including its recently announced horror anthology series Fear Itself. But if for some reason those shows don’t make it, NBC could just air a waving American flag for 22 minutes. — Adam BryantRelated:• NBC Hopes to Scare Up Ratings with Fear Itself
Cyrus Takes Over Nashville and More News Briefs
Billy Ray Cyrus has been tapped to host the new season of Nashville Star, airing this summer.... TNT is airing "the best of Saving Grace" this Monday through Wednesday, from 10 to midnight/ET.... Reba McEntire will host the Academy of Country Music Awards for a 10th time, on May 18 on CBS.... Rossi Morreale (Foody Call...?) will host Can You Duet?, CMT's new music competition premiering April 14.
New NBC Heads Won't Change Fall Lineup
NBC Universal president and CEO Jeff Zucker said he doesn’t envision any changes to the NBC's 2007-08 fall schedule even though he's changed top entertainment executives at the network. NBC made it official late Tuesday that Ben Silverman, who brought The Office and Ugly Betty to American television, will become co-chairman of the network’s entertainment division and production studio. Marc Graboff, president of NBC Universal Television, West Coast, has also been elevated to co-chairman."The timing of the announcement has nothing to do with the fall schedule," said Zucker. "The reaction [to the lineup] has been incredibly strong.” He said he’d been trying to bring Silverman into the network for some time, and only recently learned that he was ready to make a move. Silverman will be in charge of creative decisions at the network and studio, while Graboff will handle the business side. The announcement means goodbye to Kevin Reilly, the NBC entertainment president ...
Will Jewel Give Nashville Star Some Added Sparkle?
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
KICKIN' NASH
Do you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese at the Grand Ole Opry? Nashville Star judge Anastasia Brown tells Jack Myers' MediaVillage.com that she and Oscar winner Quentin Tarantino are working on a scripted drama series set in the Athens of the South. Former Jackass Johnny Knoxville will be in the pilot. The trio previously worked together on the 2005 film Daltry Calhoun (yes, that Daltry Calhoun).
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