Nashville Star Winner 2008

On August 4, 2008, Melissa Lawson was chosen as the winner of the reality show Nashville Star.

Lawson won an opportunity to sing at the 2008 Summer Olympics and gained a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.¹

Fast Facts

1. Air date: Monday, August 4, 2008, at 10/9c²
2. Network: NBC
3. Run time: 120 minutes
4. Producers: Ben Silverman, Jeff Boggs and H.T. Owens
5. Creator: Ben Silverman
6. Host: Billy Ray Cyrus
7. Judges: Jewel, John Rich and Jeffrey Steele
8. Final three contestants: Shawn Mayer, Melissa Lawson and Gabe Garcia
9. Guest star: George Jones

Past Winners

• Season one: Buddy Jewell
• Season two: Brad Cotter
• Season three: Erika Jo
• Season four: Chris Young
• Season five: Angela Hacker
• Season six: Melissa Lawson

John Rich Quote

"I personally believe it's between Gabe and Melissa at this point. I would be happy to produce either one of them. If Shawn sneaks up and takes it away from them, I think there's massive potential with her as well. But if you're asking me as a betting man, I think it's Gabe and Melissa and I think it's a horse race. I think it's too close to call."³

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