NBC doesn't renew Nashville Star
Friday, April 3, 2009 – Is the future of Nashville Star in doubt? One thing seems apparent - it won't be on NBC if it does resurface for its seventh year, according to Country Aircheck.
An email from Country Aircheck on Friday said the network did not renew the show's contract.
This is the second piece of bad news within a few weeks for the show. Judge John Rich told the Nashville Tennesseean the show "completely bastardized what country music is about." He said he would refuse to participate any more.
In reality, the show has produced few singers with any lasting career. The most successful of the batch has been Miranda Lambert, who did not win the contest.
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Concert Review: McBride, Adkins shine sometimes –
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