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• Nashville Star was a reality show that featured contestants singing and performing country music. The winner of the show received a recording contract and the chance to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. The sixth season of Nashville Star premiered on NBC on June 9, 2008. On August 4, 2008, Melissa Lawson was named the winner of the program.Zap2It: Finale Watch: Nashville Star (August 4, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Airs: Canceled
  2. Season premiere: June 9, 2008
  3. Most recent network: network: NBC
  4. Original network: USA (2003-2007)
  5. Current season: Six
  6. Host: Billy Ray Cyrus
  7. Judges: Jewel, John Rich and Jeffrey Steele
  8. Finalists minimum age: 16 (lowered from 18)
  9. Groups with two to three members allowed to compete
  10. Produced by Reveille Productions
  11. First aired: March 8, 2003
  12. Season one runner-up: Miranda Lambert

• Season Six

  On June 9, 2008, Nashville Star's sixth season premiered on NBC after a move from USA Network. Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus became the new host, and judges included singer Jewel, music producer and songwriter Jeffrey Steele and musician John Rich from the country duo Big and Rich. On August 4, 2008, Melissa Lawson was chosen as the program's next Nashville Star.CMT: Melissa Lawson Wins Nashville Star Competition (August 4, 2008) Gabe Garcia was named the runner-up.Zap2It: Finale Watch: Nashville Star (August 4, 2008)

• Season Six Contestants

  • Alyson Gilbert
  • Ashlee Hewitt
  • Charley Jenkins
  • Coffey Anderson
  • Gabe Garcia
  • Laura and Sophie
  • Melissa Lawson
  • Pearl Heart
  • Shawn Mayer
  • Tommy Stanley
  • Third Town

• 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

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