I only watched American Idol for the last 2 years. My friend was on 2 years ago and I watched for him. This year was out of curiosity.
Well, Nashville Star happened upon my tv because of this same curiosity and I really wanted to support local programming. I really enjoyed the show. It felt very real to me, not flashy like AI can be. AND, the people had real talent. I loved that they played instruments and they showcase their own original music. So many people that get signed to record deals, don't write. So, this was also intriguing. There were no age limits either. The very first Nashville Star winner was 40 something with 3 kids. Love it!
Then, I hear rumors that NBC picked up the show. Now, it sounds exciting. What other Nashville programming will they want, or will they come here to do more things. It's all possible. BUT, I've watched 2 episodes and I'm bummed. The only thrill for me is to see who else Billy Ray brings in from the Hannah Montana movie to sit in the audience. But, the talent is NOT good. I had a friend audition and didn't make it who is AMAZING! Some of these people cannot carry a tune. And, this week, when they were announcing who made it through next week, someone always jumped early. They KNEW who was in the bottom. What?? And, I loved the way Nashville Star handled good byes. They call each performer to perform that made it through. Down to the last two, and one goes home. They don't perform one final crying thing which AI does and I hate. So, taking one step closer to AI without stealing it's ideas, they both play, get assigned phone numbers to call, then they say, "oh yeah, you're gone". Weird!
Besides the fact, I hate Jewel and Billy Ray has weird timing and space issues. The man stays at least 3 feet from every contestant. Ugh. Maybe I'm alone in this, but I did delete my Season pass. It seems like a bunch of crap to me!
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