Live Blog: Nashville Star, Season Six, Episode Seven
Original songs week was always something to look forward to during Nashville Star’s USA Network run: the predictably hilarious debacles, the unexpected gems and mostly the fact that Nashville Star held it contestants to a much higher standard than any other talent competition. NBC deserves credit for continuing this tradition despite the abysmal talent of season six. It remains to be seen whether the songs that will be performed tonight were actually written by the contestants themselves; in such a tightly engineered show, it is certainly conceivable that the Nashville Star producers will supply each contestant with an American Idol-style, prefab slice of Music Row, thus technically perpetuating “original songs” week while destroying the spirit of the tradition.
Find out by joining us at 8 p.m. central.
9:01 – Matt C: Honestly, I briefly forgot that Billy Ray Cyrus is the host of this thing.
9:02 – Matt C: Am I the only one who doesn’t think that Coffey is genuine about his love for the Grand Ole Opry?
9:03 – Matt C: Coffey is performing one of those infamous list songs about how country he is. In other words, the exact thing that’s released by every mediocre new artists who’s not the least bit country.
9:04 – Matt C: The lyrics to this song are not much worse than average radio fare, but the melody is terribly meandering. It’s melodic structure, not lyrical ability, that seems to distinguish the hitmakers from the wannabes these days.
9:08 – Matt C: I probably won’t offer much criticism of the performances this week because I’m focused on the songs, but I should note that I thought that was Coffey’s least annoying performance of the competition.
9:11 – Matt C: BRC confirms: only two episodes of Nashville Star remain.
9:12 – Matt C: Melissa Lawson is performing a song that sounds like something Martina McBride would cut.
9:14 – Matt C: If I had to pick an “original song” that was actually an NBC plant, this would be it.
9:15 – Matt C: Historically, original songs week has been extremely important in determining the winner of this competition. If Gabe doesn’t bring something good to the table, Melissa has this thing.
9:16 – Matt C: Sam G.: Melissa is singing the theme song for her 1/2 hour sitcom about a newly divorced mom making it in the world on her own. “Who can turn the world on with her smile…”
9:17 – Matt C: Who wants to bet that Warner Brothers has reserved a spot for Melissa Lawson on The Biggest Loser in case she actually wins this thing?
9:19 – Matt C: Michael Dean Church: its Reba meets Grace Under Fire meets Roseanne.
9:21 – Matt C: Believe it or not, I actually miss the days when Two Foot Fred was a regular on this show.
9:22 – Matt C: It looks like Jeffrey, John and Jewel are performing a medley of their individual hits.
9:23 – Matt C: This show would be a lot better if we could see Jewel’s legs all of the time.
9:24 – Matt C: Say what you will about Jeffrey Steele, but “The Cowboy in Me” is a really great song.
9:25 – Matt C: Sam G.: Ooh, Jewel. If you’re going a sing, try to sing better than all the people you’re slamming. Laura or Sophie could have sung ring around you tonight.
9:26 – Matt C: I hate to get picky, but the judges really didn’t perform together. They stood on the stage together while they performed individually.
9:28 – Matt C: Leeann: The contestants should be able to critique the judges’ performances.
9:33 – Matt C: Gabe Garcia is performing “Lost Weekend,” which is the third song performed tonight that has been a number one hit at least four times. I was hoping that he’d perform a real tear-in-my-beer honky tonk ballad, but we’re stuck with this happy, re-tread schlock.
9:34 – Matt C: Rich is right: while I didn’t like Gabe’s song, it’s the first one with a melodic structure that actually sounds like a hit.
9:35 – Matt C: But give it to Jewel for standing on principle: you want not only to have a radio hit, but also to release something that’s uniquely you and not too generic. Of course, she should have also treated Coffey and Melissa Lawson to the same criticism.
9:37 – Matt C: Lucas: Did Gabe just change the words to Redneck Yacht club and call it original? I think so…
9:38 – Matt C: If I recall correctly, USA Network used to let every contestant perform on original songs week before making the elimination. It’s a shame that NBC is not following suit, as I was rather looking forward to original songs from both Shawn Mayer and Ashlee Hewitt.
9:41 – Matt C: Thankfully, NBC is letting both of the final two contestants perform. Damn this misleading hosting.
9:43 – Matt C: Ashlee Hewitt has herself a cute little song that actually shows some personality.
9:44 – Matt C: Matt B.: Well, Ashlee has herself a theme song for a commercial.
9:44 – Matt C: Ashlee went a little too warbly Jewel on that performance, but the quality of the song made up for it.
9:46 – Matt C: Ashlee’s “Mike’s Hard Lemonade” sounded like a good album cut while the other three songs we’ve heard sounded like bad singles.
9:51 – Matt C: Shawn Mayer dares to perform a semi-sad song, but there’s too much contrived resoluteness for my taste.
9:52 – Matt C: Matt B.: “I’m Not Looking Back.” Hmmm, a cry me a river song…
9:53 – Matt C: Chris N.: I’m docking points for the guitar solo.
9:53 – Matt C: For what it’s worth, that was an awful vocal performance.
9:55 – Matt C: Ashley Hewitt, the best songwriter of the bunch, is going home.
9:56 – Matt C: Chris N.: I think they were both giddy at the prospect of not winning.
9:56 – Matt C: Interesting choice of songs tonight. That was pretty typical Nashville Star original songs week fare, but this is the first year that I can remember when no one performed a really stark, stunning song that pushed them over the top. See Zac Hacker, “If it Wasn’t for the Whiskey,” Chris Young, “Drinking Me Lonely,” and Miranda Lambert, “Greyhound Bound for Nowhere.”
9:59 – Matt C: Aha, Katie Cook is now a “co-host!”
10:01 – Matt C: Thanks for coming, everybody. I’ll post a wrap-up shortly.
10:14 – Matt C:
Wrap-up:
Best song: Ashlee Hewitt, “Mike’s Hard Lemonade.” No song really grabbed me tonight, but I liked Ashlee Hewitt’s colorful ditty the best.
Worst song: “Southern Man.” The really sad thing is that this is essentially Luke Bryan’s current single.
Should be eliminated: Coffey. Coffey. Coffey.
Will be eliminated: Shawn Mayer, because America has poor taste.
Should win: Gabe Gross.
Will win: Melissa Lawson. Unfortunately, Nashville Star viewers have myopically chosen to let a feel-good story take precedent over artistic longevity.
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July 21, 2008 at 5:27 pm Permalink
I think it’s a good bet that Ashlee Hewitt will be the writer/co-writer on her song.
July 21, 2008 at 5:34 pm Permalink
Speaking of Ashlee, you can hear her practicing her song in a link in the first article on Nashville Hype. As mention in Paul King’s write up the song sounds similar to “Good Directions” even though Ashlee wrote it before that song became a hit for Billy Currington. I think “Girl In a Car” off The Hewitt Sisters EP would be a better choice as its perfect for the Taylor Swift crowd. Oh well….
Link for Ashlee’s song: http://nashvillehype.com/
July 21, 2008 at 5:36 pm Permalink
Oh crap, the video has been pulled! Oh well……
July 21, 2008 at 6:22 pm Permalink
Interestingly, I heard on an XM Radio interview that Lawson just started songwriting a few months ago. So, I’m interested to hear what she’s come up with in her new found craft.
July 21, 2008 at 6:23 pm Permalink
PS. From the XM interview, it sounded as though they would be performing songs that they had written.
July 21, 2008 at 6:53 pm Permalink
I just don’t know if I can hack it tonight. I really mean it this week.
July 21, 2008 at 6:59 pm Permalink
Aw, come on, Chris.
July 21, 2008 at 7:00 pm Permalink
Coffey has to be the one going home tonight.
July 21, 2008 at 7:01 pm Permalink
Chris, we need you!
July 21, 2008 at 7:01 pm Permalink
Good lord, we can only hope.
July 21, 2008 at 7:01 pm Permalink
Yeah, Brady.
July 21, 2008 at 7:02 pm Permalink
Does that mean he made another week? Noooo!
July 21, 2008 at 7:03 pm Permalink
Did Billy Ray just say that next weeks vote would determine the winner of Nashville Star?
July 21, 2008 at 7:03 pm Permalink
“That’s how I ride”?
July 21, 2008 at 7:03 pm Permalink
Coffey, “Southern Man” eh? It’s not terrible. Actually it sounds like something John Rich would sing.
July 21, 2008 at 7:04 pm Permalink
Ew! This is awful to my ears, at least.
July 21, 2008 at 7:05 pm Permalink
Naw, I don’t even think Rich would actually sing this one.
July 21, 2008 at 7:05 pm Permalink
It does remind me of folk-rocker Xavier Rudd.
July 21, 2008 at 7:05 pm Permalink
That song has been written a million times already.
July 21, 2008 at 7:06 pm Permalink
It must mean there’re two more weeks after this one.
I think John is absolutely right.
July 21, 2008 at 7:06 pm Permalink
True, but many of those times it’s been written by people who come onto our site after we’ve ripped it and brag about how many number one hits they’ve written.
July 21, 2008 at 7:07 pm Permalink
so whats up peeps havent been on here in a while what have I missed been on vacation and havent been watching this sucky show. lol
July 21, 2008 at 7:07 pm Permalink
Matt C., I think you were right about the melody.
July 21, 2008 at 7:08 pm Permalink
funny thing is that song isn’t on iTunes. a ‘Christian and inspirational’ one is.
July 21, 2008 at 7:08 pm Permalink
Haha, I was checking it out, too, Matt B.
July 21, 2008 at 7:08 pm Permalink
Hey Michael, have any churches fallen on you recently?:)
July 21, 2008 at 7:09 pm Permalink
no Leeann why would they LOL
July 21, 2008 at 7:09 pm Permalink
Michael, you really haven’t missed anything important, but you can always go back and check the previous topic threads to be up to speed! (lol)
July 21, 2008 at 7:10 pm Permalink
i can imagine it has went like the rest of the weeks people singing off pitch and singing pop infused songs is that about the size of it?
July 21, 2008 at 7:10 pm Permalink
In a nutshell, YES!!!!!
July 21, 2008 at 7:10 pm Permalink
Coffey has a ton of videos on YouTube, including the song he just performed: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dwcvLtY-rwo
July 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm Permalink
Things have actually gotten considerably more country, MDC, even if they have gotten any better.
July 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm Permalink
Man, I wish I wasn’t trying to stop drinking on weeknights.
July 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm Permalink
I was half-listening, but did Coffey sing about “rodeo pimpin’”? I know cowboys love their horses, but that’s a little ridiculous.
July 21, 2008 at 7:12 pm Permalink
hey this is off topic but did you guys see where jessica simpson got booed at country thunder this weekend, i sort of took a little joy in that this morning lol
July 21, 2008 at 7:12 pm Permalink
Michael, I was referring to the last time you were here and you, apparently, offended some people by not loving the episode.:)
July 21, 2008 at 7:12 pm Permalink
Coffey actually has three albums on CD Baby and his last name is Anderson.
July 21, 2008 at 7:13 pm Permalink
Sam G, your ears did not deceive you.
July 21, 2008 at 7:13 pm Permalink
yeah Leeann I figured thats what you were talking about. i was going to say actually a church did fall on me my wife last night LOL
July 21, 2008 at 7:13 pm Permalink
“Ready To Stand” Hmm…Rascal Flatts-like lyrics or a pagent-like performance?
I see more pitch problems from her.
July 21, 2008 at 7:13 pm Permalink
Not too bad for a new songwriter.
July 21, 2008 at 7:14 pm Permalink
Ha, Michael!:)
July 21, 2008 at 7:14 pm Permalink
Although i’m a total Gabe Babe…I think Melissa is great!
July 21, 2008 at 7:15 pm Permalink
i wouldnt mind knowing what kind of diet home girl is on she has lost a lot of weight since the auditions.
July 21, 2008 at 7:15 pm Permalink
Melissa needs a Rascal Flatts vocal pitch-correction tuner.
July 21, 2008 at 7:15 pm Permalink
Melissa is singing the theme song for her 1/2 hour sitcom about a newly divorced mom making it in the world on her own.
July 21, 2008 at 7:17 pm Permalink
yeah sam thats funny I can see the trailer for it now.
July 21, 2008 at 7:17 pm Permalink
John Rich is going to sing? I’d almost prefer Coffey, or even Underwear Boy.
July 21, 2008 at 7:17 pm Permalink
its Reba meets grace under fire meets roseanne LOL
July 21, 2008 at 7:18 pm Permalink
If Melissa is the winner, I see WB giving Melissa a ‘hacker-deal’ and quickly releasing her album only this time instead of Wal-Mart and digital only, they’ll just go digital. Then, they’ll sign Ashlee Hewitt.
July 21, 2008 at 7:18 pm Permalink
If they are allowing artists already selling CDs on CD Baby, I think they should have included Joanna Cotten in this round…..
July 21, 2008 at 7:20 pm Permalink
Matt B, I agree with you about the Angela Hacker treatment, but I’m not sold on the signing of Ashlee Hewitt.
July 21, 2008 at 7:20 pm Permalink
I actually love John Rich’s voice. I could just live without the attitude.
July 21, 2008 at 7:20 pm Permalink
Rick, if the Nashville community or old producers had picked the talent, artists like Michael Dean would’ve gotten a real shot. I doubt Joanna would want to win a deal with a label she already had a deal/hated being with.
July 21, 2008 at 7:22 pm Permalink
Jeffrey, John & Jewel, the newest country duo. Perhaps WB will sign them to a deal.
July 21, 2008 at 7:23 pm Permalink
I wonder what the judges would say about Jewel’s performance…if they were being honest?
July 21, 2008 at 7:23 pm Permalink
I cannot stand her voice!!! Never could!
July 21, 2008 at 7:24 pm Permalink
ISH!!
July 21, 2008 at 7:24 pm Permalink
Ooh, Jewel. If you’re going a sing, try to sing better than all the people you’re slamming. Laura or Sophie could have sung ring around you tonight.
C’mon, Jeffrey, break out “A Cowboy’s Born With A Broken Heart.” Love that song.
July 21, 2008 at 7:24 pm Permalink
I have often wondered why radio didn’t play Steele’s solo records. Then again, He wouldn’t have had nearly the amount of hits he has now as a writer (or the cashflow).
July 21, 2008 at 7:25 pm Permalink
The contestants should be able to critique the judges performances.
July 21, 2008 at 7:26 pm Permalink
I love “The Cowboy In Me,” but Steele makes a much better songwriter than he does singer.
July 21, 2008 at 7:26 pm Permalink
heck there all as bad as the contestants
July 21, 2008 at 7:27 pm Permalink
That’s abig HELL YEAH MDC
July 21, 2008 at 7:27 pm Permalink
That was… bad.
July 21, 2008 at 7:27 pm Permalink
And John Rich demonstrates why he has no business deciding what is or is not “country.”
July 21, 2008 at 7:28 pm Permalink
I guess I didn’t even realize “The Cowboy In Me” was written by Steele. Great song.
July 21, 2008 at 7:28 pm Permalink
MDC – I actually think they’re worse…
July 21, 2008 at 7:28 pm Permalink
I’m anti-medley on principle.
July 21, 2008 at 7:28 pm Permalink
yeah i would say there right up there
July 21, 2008 at 7:29 pm Permalink
I don’t think anyone ever said Steele was a singer/songwriter.
July 21, 2008 at 7:29 pm Permalink
ok so this is another off subject comment but I am about to release my next single soon and I trust all you guys judgement, which do you think I should release go to my myspace page and tell me what you think should be the next one out of the three left. http://www.myspace.com/michaeldchurch
July 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm Permalink
Kathy P, he’s not?
July 21, 2008 at 7:31 pm Permalink
I actually love the Jeffrey Steele records.
July 21, 2008 at 7:32 pm Permalink
I think these guys have been sounding better when they’ve sung their songs on the clips.
July 21, 2008 at 7:32 pm Permalink
Gabe’s doing good here and the song has a chance of being an album track. As a single? Maybe five years ago.
July 21, 2008 at 7:32 pm Permalink
Gabe’s song sounds too much like the cornball stuff that’s infesting country radio, but it’s definitely radio friendly, and he’s singing it well.
July 21, 2008 at 7:33 pm Permalink
Dang, they should have sung Jeff’s “Something In The Water” with Jewel dressed up as the gal at the well…..
July 21, 2008 at 7:33 pm Permalink
if i was just going with the most qualified to sing country and make it believable this guy would get my vote. but I still wouldnt go out and buy his record. lol
July 21, 2008 at 7:33 pm Permalink
This one sounds like Tim McGraw’s “BBQ Stain” song.
July 21, 2008 at 7:33 pm Permalink
You mean “Something Like That?”
July 21, 2008 at 7:33 pm Permalink
I guess I stand corrected. I’ve only known of him as a songwriter.
July 21, 2008 at 7:34 pm Permalink
Yea, I couldn’t think of the song title.
July 21, 2008 at 7:35 pm Permalink
Memo to John: That was a performance straight out of the George Strait catalog.
July 21, 2008 at 7:35 pm Permalink
Yeah, you’re right, it did kind of sound like the McGraw song.
July 21, 2008 at 7:36 pm Permalink
i cant believe there stupid enough to think that this concert tour will sell, people will not go to see these people live i dont think.
July 21, 2008 at 7:36 pm Permalink
He was even in a short lived group in the mid-nineties called Boy Howdy, as the lead singer.
July 21, 2008 at 7:37 pm Permalink
unless there going to play walmart parking lots, I dont think this tour will work
July 21, 2008 at 7:37 pm Permalink
MDC,
People WILL go see the show.
July 21, 2008 at 7:37 pm Permalink
The Nashville Star tour has never really sold above county fair levels, but I’d think that this year would be particularly bad. I don’t know if they’re planning a tour or not.
July 21, 2008 at 7:37 pm Permalink
Did Gabe just change the words to Redneck Yacht club and call it original? I think so…
July 21, 2008 at 7:37 pm Permalink
I just got here so don’t know the discussion but didn’t the first one sound like “Breathe” and this one was “1970 something” ?
July 21, 2008 at 7:38 pm Permalink
Leeann,
I have the 3 Boy Howdy records. I liked Steele even then. He does have a ‘gritty’ voice but he does have vocal ability (which wasn’t shown here).
July 21, 2008 at 7:38 pm Permalink
So far, all of the songs have been generic.
July 21, 2008 at 7:39 pm Permalink
Ha, I didn’t know there were three Boy Howdy records.
July 21, 2008 at 7:39 pm Permalink
That “Somethin’ in the Water” video is burned on my brain.
July 21, 2008 at 7:40 pm Permalink
yeah katie just announced a few minutes ago that he would be one of the 5 people on the nashville star tour, dont know why they would think people would come and see the show on tour when there having to pay people 60 bucks a head to go and watch the crap live at the acuff
July 21, 2008 at 7:40 pm Permalink
Breathe and Coffey’s song? the same? I’m guessing she meant Melissa’s song.
19 Somethin’ was a huge hit for Mark Wills but it was so generic (as were many of his hits) that he got lost among the crowd when younger, more handsome men came along (Billy Currington, I’m talking to you).
July 21, 2008 at 7:41 pm Permalink
I can’t believe Coffey got more votes than these two girls.
July 21, 2008 at 7:41 pm Permalink
Well, Ashlee has herself a theme song for a commercial.
July 21, 2008 at 7:43 pm Permalink
Wait, what’s this? An honest to God country melody? I figured Ashlee would be the one to do it.
July 21, 2008 at 7:43 pm Permalink
I like this one better than the others.
July 21, 2008 at 7:43 pm Permalink
her song is the best one so far but to be honest if we get one more dang blonde in country music I am gonna puke!!! lol
July 21, 2008 at 7:44 pm Permalink
MDC, that is what the labels want!
July 21, 2008 at 7:44 pm Permalink
I like Ashlee better when she’s not pandering like this. Good singer, not a good song. Better than Jewel.
July 21, 2008 at 7:44 pm Permalink
yeah but god enough is enough!!! lol
July 21, 2008 at 7:44 pm Permalink
No, Jewel. She sounds like YOU.
July 21, 2008 at 7:45 pm Permalink
I’m afraid she’ll be voted off tonight though.
July 21, 2008 at 7:46 pm Permalink
Ashley has the most original song, not that good, but most original.
July 21, 2008 at 7:46 pm Permalink
if I could vote I would vote Billy Rae off, LOL I like Billy as a person but Dang now come on he cant even read!! lol
July 21, 2008 at 7:46 pm Permalink
As someone whose job is to interview country artists, I’d like to see the industry welcome as many hot blondes as possible. Also, brunettes. And redheads.
July 21, 2008 at 7:46 pm Permalink
Ummmm, Ashlee just wrote “Good Directions” and swapped out guy for a girl and turnip greens for “Mike’s Hard Lemonade.” Original it is not.
July 21, 2008 at 7:46 pm Permalink
so do you guys think this show will come back for another season next year?
July 21, 2008 at 7:47 pm Permalink
I’m listening to MDC’s songs in between commercials. Dude, you were right to avoid this show. Totally the wrong venue for you.
July 21, 2008 at 7:47 pm Permalink
Sam, I didn’t think she pandered nearly as much as the others.
July 21, 2008 at 7:47 pm Permalink
BRC should really win a “Razzie” for Worst Host of the year. I think the show figured this out and gave Katie Cook more involvement in the show.
July 21, 2008 at 7:48 pm Permalink
Speaking of Jewel, have you seen her on GAC’s “Origins”? There are a few times while she’s singing live around a campfire that she goes high and oh my..talk about off key. I just cringe.
July 21, 2008 at 7:48 pm Permalink
I know you would Chris LOL, I am not saying that there not nice to look at dont get me wrong I have seen some of them up close and personal but I am just saying you cant clone talent there is only one Carrie underwood as there should be now they should find another someone else who is origional lol
July 21, 2008 at 7:48 pm Permalink
I honestly don’t think that BRC was ever auditioned. He was only hired in a futile attempt to land the teenybopper demo and maybe even get Miley to perform on the show. Of course, Miley’s smart enough to avoid this one.
July 21, 2008 at 7:49 pm Permalink
I’d have to hear the song again, but I didn’t hear a similarity to “Good Directions.”
July 21, 2008 at 7:49 pm Permalink
Thanks sam I think LOL
July 21, 2008 at 7:49 pm Permalink
Yeah I kinda heard “Good Directions” but it wasn’t has copied as some of the other songs were tonight.
July 21, 2008 at 7:50 pm Permalink
Leeann: Maybe I’m just still thinking of her as a folky-country singer. Maybe it’s the blatant product placement in the song title. I like her, but that rubbed me the wrong way.
July 21, 2008 at 7:50 pm Permalink
“I’m Not Looking Back.” Hmmm, a cry me a river song…
July 21, 2008 at 7:50 pm Permalink
yeah matt I think your right they thought they would get miley WRONG!!! LOL
July 21, 2008 at 7:51 pm Permalink
Chris you really need to get together with Kristy O. and Kelly from Bomshel to promote their upcoming single “Cheater, Cheater”. I can guarantee you will enjoy the interview……
July 21, 2008 at 7:51 pm Permalink
this chick is not a good singer
July 21, 2008 at 7:51 pm Permalink
The song is good but I don’t like her as a singer. The hook is huge. This is the hit of the bunch. Steele would be right to publish it. That has Faith/Martina all over it.
July 21, 2008 at 7:52 pm Permalink
Okay, I offically think Ashley’s song was the best tonight.
July 21, 2008 at 7:52 pm Permalink
I’m docking points for the guitar solo.
July 21, 2008 at 7:53 pm Permalink
DEFINATELY BEST SONG BUT WORST SINGER
July 21, 2008 at 7:53 pm Permalink
Hmm, Jeffrey, I said it before you!
July 21, 2008 at 7:53 pm Permalink
Ah, John and Rich are gonna make up.
July 21, 2008 at 7:53 pm Permalink
Shawn’s song was about my favorite tonight. Not a great song by any stretch, but definitely not something I’d turn off in disgust if it came on the radio.
July 21, 2008 at 7:54 pm Permalink
I wonder how many people are actually voting for this show?
July 21, 2008 at 7:55 pm Permalink
The two best songwriters are on the stage…
and one’s going home…After The Break/
July 21, 2008 at 7:55 pm Permalink
I think they were both giddy at the prospect of not winning.
July 21, 2008 at 7:55 pm Permalink
no kidding, i just said to my wife: “it’s decent, but not original, it could be any song cut by faith hill or martina mcbride, and they’ll think thats a compliment..”, lo and friggin behold, Jeff Steele says those words moments after i do, i just thought that was funny….crazy man, crazy…
July 21, 2008 at 7:56 pm Permalink
Ashlee went home? Well, guess whomever is voting doesn’t want another blonde MDC. She’ll go back and work with Katie Armiger.
July 21, 2008 at 7:56 pm Permalink
I take it back, Shawn had the best song of the night as for most heartfelt and original.
July 21, 2008 at 7:57 pm Permalink
Chris, I’m totally with you on that guitar solo.
July 21, 2008 at 7:57 pm Permalink
Rick: I interviewed Bomshel a while back. They were a hoot.
July 21, 2008 at 7:57 pm Permalink
I would have put either of the bottom two ahead of Coffey or Melissa. Actually, they should have run the show in reverse and kick Coffey off the show, and it would have made more sense.
July 21, 2008 at 7:58 pm Permalink
Yeah I think Jeffrey is hinting that Shawn is a good songwriter, not that great a singer.
July 21, 2008 at 7:58 pm Permalink
I’m bitter that Coffey made it and Ashley didn’t.
July 21, 2008 at 7:58 pm Permalink
Sam,
The girls voting for this show gotta have one ‘cute boy’ to vote for. Remember it’s tween girls and grandmothers most likely voting.
July 21, 2008 at 7:59 pm Permalink
Chris, did you interview them when Buffy Lawson was still with Bomshel, or the current line-up with the new youngster Kelly? Just wonderin……
July 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm Permalink
Is Billy Ray being slowly phased into a less prominent role?
July 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm Permalink
You know, it’s been a while. I do think it was Buffy.
July 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm Permalink
WHAT? I thought Coffey was already kicked off? CRAP. Surely to God next week.
July 21, 2008 at 8:01 pm Permalink
Brody,
It looks like he’s just a ‘cheer leader’ and announces the votes now.
July 21, 2008 at 8:02 pm Permalink
MDC, my choice for the next single would be “Helpless.” The Rabbit is a damned intriguing and good song, but I don’t think it’s radio-friendly. Helpless isn’t a type of song that I normally like, but it grabbed me. All in all, really good songs!
Nice to see this show coming to a stop. It hasn’t done anything remotely good for country music, and it’s definitely not going to get any new fans to the genre.
July 21, 2008 at 8:04 pm Permalink
Chris, sounds like a time for another interview. Before Kelly became the new lead singer / Buffy replacement I believe she was working as a waitress at a TGIF restaurant in Arizona. How’s that for coutry bona-fides! (lol)
Vicki, what’s scary is that when the really bad performers keep lasting from week to week it means they just might win the whole shebang! Brad Cotter springs to mind….
July 21, 2008 at 8:05 pm Permalink
Thanks Sam
July 21, 2008 at 8:06 pm Permalink
i didn’t think the gabe garcia song was even remotely original. it was the same ol’ I V vi IV chord progression. it’s called the pachebel canon in d progression. and it’s in one billion songs. ‘it’s your love’ is an example of it. it’s just a songwriting cliche at this point. so it loses points for being boring musically.
a lot of cliches tonight, folks. i think we should hook up all the singers to electrical shocks. every time they use a tired cliche, they receive x volts of electricity straight to the nads. or the equivalent. the winner gets electrocuted. america wins!! praise Jesus.
July 21, 2008 at 8:07 pm Permalink
I shall check it out, Rick.
July 21, 2008 at 8:20 pm Permalink
I agree with your assessments, Matt, though I’m still not sold on Gabe.
What’s the theme next week?
July 21, 2008 at 11:39 pm Permalink
Leann, the theme next week can be summed up as: “The contestants sing pop songs poorly and the judges make inane comments”. Sounds kinda familiar….
I’m so fed up with this sham that I voted online my full alotted 10 votes for Cough-Fay! This show has been so poorly executed that the worst performer left deserves to win in my opinion. As long as I have opportunity to vote, I will vote only for Kof-fae. Then if he wins, I’ll wish him a career as successful as Cowboy Troy…….
July 22, 2008 at 12:52 am Permalink
Tonight I’ve learned that “What Hurts the Most” is still an annoying song even if not sung by Rascal Flatts; and I was reminded that I love the song “The Cowboy in Me”. I like very few Tim McGraw songs, but that one is awesome.
Overall, Jeffrey Steele’s songwriting seems to be hit and miss:
http://www.sonynashville.com/JeffreySteele/songs/songs.html
July 22, 2008 at 2:30 pm Permalink
It was interesting to read that list of songs from when Jeffrey Steele was still with sony. Here’s an interesting line:
114 6/26/02 Half A Man Steele/Blazy
Kristy Lee
That my friends is Kristy Lee Cook. Who is now w/Arista again.
July 22, 2008 at 2:46 pm Permalink
Matt: I’m hoping she will have the same sucess she had with her last record deal.
July 22, 2008 at 10:20 pm Permalink
Man, John picked so predictably for his two originals in the “medley” there. I kept waiting for him to throw down some “Mississippi Girl” or something.
July 23, 2008 at 10:10 am Permalink
“Redneck Woman” would have been fun too.
January 5, 2009 at 12:48 am Permalink
Does anyone if there is going to be a season seven?
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