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[12/13/10 - 09:27 AM]
Two New Trainers and a Compelling New Twist Deliver a Game-Changing Season Like Nothing Viewers Have Seen Before on NBC's Popular Series "The Biggest Loser: Couples," Premiering Tuesday, January 4, 8-10 P.M. ET
The Peacock details the new season of the veteran reality series.

[03/13/09 - 09:17 AM]
NBC Wipes Its Reality Slate Clean
While the Peacock will offer up six original series this summer, just as many won't be back.

[02/03/09 - 12:41 PM]
Fremantlemedia North America Holds Open Casting Audition in Nashville for Season Two of "Can You Duet" on Cmt
CMT will hold an open call audition on Saturday, March 7 for thousands of country star hopefuls at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee.

[02/03/09 - 12:38 PM]
CMT Orders a Second Season of "Can You Duet" from Fremantlemedia North America
A new eight-episode season will launch in June.

[08/12/08 - 11:14 AM]
NBC Dominates the Week of AuG. 4-10, as the 2008 Beijing Summer Games Open with Record Results
NBC spins the numbers for the week of August 4-10.

[08/05/08 - 01:06 PM]
'America's Got Talent' Is the #1 Show of the Week in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers, Pacing NBC's Week of July 28-AuG. 3
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 28-August 3.

[08/05/08 - 09:56 AM]
Texan Melissa Lawson Is Crowned the 'Nashville Star'
NBC details the winner of "Nashville Star."

[07/31/08 - 12:45 PM]
The Sixth Season of 'Nashville Star' Culminates Live on Monday, August 4 at a Special Time (10-11 PM ET/PT)
Shawn Mayer, Melissa Lawson or Gabe Garcia will be crowned this year's "Nashville Star."

[07/29/08 - 12:59 PM]
Paced by 'America's Got Talent,' the Most-Watched Show of the Week, NBC Ties for #2 in Adults 18-49 for the Week of July 21-27
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 21-27.

[07/28/08 - 08:23 AM]
State Farm Sponsors Special Hometown Concert Episode of 'Nashville Star' Airing July 28 at 9 P.M. Est
NBC details tonight's installment of "Nashville Star."

[07/24/08 - 03:08 PM]
Wwe and Jenny Mccarthy Team Up to Fight Autism on NBC's "Saturday Night Main Event" August 2
Plus: look for video messages from Carmen Electra, Piers Morgan, James Roday, Toby Keith, Jewel, Billy Ray Cyrus, the cast of "Nashville Star" and more.

[07/22/08 - 10:58 AM]
'America's Got Talent' Is #1 Or Tied for #1 Non-Sports in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers and Other Key Categories for the Week of July 14-20
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 14-20.

[07/15/08 - 12:25 PM]
'Talent' and 'Baby Borrowers' Lead NBC's Primetime Week of July 7-13
NBC spins the numbers for the week of July 7-13.

[07/08/08 - 01:19 PM]
Paced by 'Talent,' NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Primetime Week of June 30-July 6
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 30-July 6.

[07/01/08 - 01:06 PM]
NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Primetime Week of June 23-29
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 23-29.

[06/24/08 - 10:08 AM]
NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 and #1 in Total Viewers for the Primetime Week of June 16-22
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 16-22.

[06/17/08 - 12:21 PM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of June 9-15
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 9-15.

[06/11/08 - 04:36 PM]
Trace Adkins Performs His Multi-Week Number One Hit "You'Re Gonna Miss This" with the "Nashville Star" Contestants in Week Two of the Competition Monday, June 16
Plus: NBC spins the numbers for Monday, June 9.

[06/09/08 - 02:42 PM]
NBC and State Farm(R) Form Unique Programming and Marketing Partnership for "Nashville Star"
In addition to serving as a primary sponsor for the series, State Farm will be the presenting sponsor for a special "Hometown Concert" episode airing July 21.

[06/04/08 - 01:43 PM]
NBC Reveals the Top 12 Acts Vying to Be Crowned the Next 'Nashville Star'
The premiere also will "feature a performance by 2008 ACM Best New Female Vocalist Taylor Swift as well as showcase highlights from the nationwide casting calls."

[05/29/08 - 05:44 PM]
2008 Best New Female Vocalist of the Year Taylor Swift to Perform During Season Premiere of 'Nashville Star'
The episode will also feature highlights from the nationwide casting calls and will unveil the Top 12.

[05/29/08 - 04:46 PM]
NBC Trims Monday Lineup; Cbs, MyNetworkTV Changes
NBC's "American Gladiators" will cut back to hourlong installments starting Monday, June 9 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/27/08 - 09:44 AM]
CMT Acquires the Rights to Second Run of NBC's "Nashville Star"
The series will regularly encore Fridays at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[05/09/08 - 01:40 PM]
NBC Gives Daring Facebook Users the Chance to Face Off with 'The Official American Gladiators Challenge'
The interactive social gaming application will allow users to square off for the chance to win an official "American Gladiators" Joust Stick and more!

[05/02/08 - 08:23 AM]
MTV Is a Natural "Blonde!" Network Raises the Curtain on Broadway in Reality Competition Series "Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods"
Haylie Duff hosts the eight-episode series, which premieres Monday, June 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/24/08 - 01:01 PM]
NBC's 'Nashville Star' Rounds Out Its Panel of Judges/Mentors with Five Time Songwriter of the Year and Multi-Platinum Producer Jeffrey Steele
Steele joins the previously announced judges Jewel and John Rich as well as host Billy Ray Cyrus.

[04/09/08 - 02:57 PM]
Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter and Three Time Grammy Nominee Jewel Signs on to Mentor and Judge the Search for the Next 'Nashville Star' on Nbc
Jewel joins previously announced judge/mentor John Rich -- the producer of her latest album, "Perfectly Clear" and one half of the country duo Big & Rich.

[04/02/08 - 12:07 PM]
NBC Digital Entertainment Brings More Video, Original Content and Interactivity for Summer and Fall Season Programming
Among the highlights: "Heroes," "Chuck" and "The Office" webisodes on NBC.com beginning in July.

[04/02/08 - 12:03 PM]
NBC Reveals Complete 52-Week Program Strategy, Earlier Than Ever, That Gives Advertisers the Opportunity to Create Unique Marketing Solutions
It's here: the Peacock details its fall, winter and summer plans for the 2008-09 season.

[03/12/08 - 05:50 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 12
Updates include: Thom Beers brings the "X-Terminators" to Discovery; TLC to celebrate the launch of Discovery PlanetGreen with "green"-themed episodes; plus NBC and Warner Bros. Television begin talks to renew "ER."

[03/11/08 - 10:05 AM]
NBC Promotes Libby Hansen to Senior Vice President, Alternative Series & Specials, Nbc
Previously, Hansen served as Vice President, Alternative Series & Specials, NBC and USA Network, since 2006.

[03/05/08 - 11:06 AM]
NBC Lights Up Summer with a Burst of Original Program Premieres as Part of 'NBC's All-American Summer'
The lineup includes the return of "American Gladiators" (May 12), "America's Got Talent" (June 24), "Last Comic Standing" (May 22) and the network debut of "Nashville Star" (June 9).

[03/05/08 - 10:56 AM]
Judges Named for CMT's "Can You Duet"
Naomi Judd, Brett Manning and Aimee Mayo have all signed on as judges for the series, which premieres Monday, April 14 at 10:30 p.m., ET/PT.

[03/03/08 - 03:59 PM]
NBC Continues Its Search for the Next 'Nashville Star' Beginning March 8; Singer Songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus Has Been Tapped to Host
"Star," which has wrapped up its regional search, will now move on to the final four national calls.

[02/28/08 - 09:33 AM]
Rossi Morreale Named Host of "Can You Duet"
Premiering on Monday, April 14 at 10:30 p.m., ET/PT, CAN YOU DUET will seek to find the best country music duet in America.

[02/28/08 - 12:31 AM]
Billy Ray Cyrus ('Hannah Montana') Announces on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' That He Is the New Host of NBC's 'Nashville Star'
Jewel and Cowboy Troy co-hosted the previous season on USA.

[02/07/08 - 12:41 PM]
NBC Announces Casting-Search Cities for Sixth Season of Hit Country Music Talent Show 'Nashville Star' as It Joins Network's Summer Lineup
Casting sites include Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Kansas City, Tallahassee, Denver, New Orleans and Portland.

[01/24/08 - 03:56 PM]
Casting Calls for Season Two of NBC's High-Octane Hit Series 'American Gladiators' to Take Place in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Austin, New York City, Scottsdale and Orlando
"To all those gladiator-maniacs out there we are looking for strong, determined individuals from all walks of life who have a lot of heart and soul," said co-host Hulk Hogan.

[01/17/08 - 01:12 PM]
'NBC's All-American Summer' Showcases NBC's Commitment to Year-Long Original Programming with Pickup of USA Network's Popular Country Music Talent Search 'Nashville Star' and Second Season Premiere of High-Octane Hit 'American Gladiators'
The first four seasons of "Star" have launched the careers of promising artists including Chris Young, Buddy Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Lance Miller and Angela and Zac Hacker.

[01/14/08 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Picks Up High-Octane Hit 'American Gladiators' to Continue Competing in Second Season
"Gladiators" is NBC's top new-series premiere since "Heroes" launched in September 2006.

[01/08/08 - 03:27 PM]
NBC Offers Owned and Affiliated Stations Second Run of Early Episodes of New Hit Series 'American Gladiators' for Non-Primetime Weekends of January 19-20, January 26-27 and February 2-3
"This unique partnership with our owned and affiliated stations gives us a great post-premiere window to increase the sampling for this tremendous new hit series," said NBC topper Ben Silverman.

[12/19/07 - 05:58 PM]
Twenty-Four Fearless Contenders -- Twelve Men and Twelve Women -- Will Face-Off Against the Ultimate Gladiators Starting Monday, January 6 When NBC's Competition Series "American Gladiators" Returns to Television
The 24 male and female contenders will compete in three rounds of challenges where the final man and woman left standing will win a $100,000 top prize and will become Gladiators next season.

[12/13/07 - 02:45 PM]
NBC Announces the Newest Warriors to Battle on 'American Gladiators'
Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali are the hosts of the series, which premieres Sunday, January 6.

[11/30/07 - 11:55 AM]
NBC Announces Exciting Line-Up of Reality Series Premieres in January as New 'American Gladiators' Debuts Along with Brand New Season of 'The Biggest Loser' and Return of Popular Game Show '1 Vs 100'
These series join the previously announced premiere of "The Celebrity Apprentice" on January 3 (9-10 p.m. ET).

[11/15/07 - 03:39 PM]
Fremantlemedia North America Holds Open Casting Audition in Nashville for First Season of "Can You Duet?" on Cmt
Performers can also audition via video-taped submission.

[11/09/07 - 02:53 PM]
Laila Ali Joins Hulk Hogan as Co-Host of NBC's 'American Gladiators'
"It's an honor to be reintroducing this American classic to a new generation of fans," said Ali.

[11/05/07 - 11:17 AM]
CMT Orders 11 One-Hour Episodes of "Can You Duet?" from Fremantlemedia North America
"We're looking for the next Johnny Cash and June Carter, the next Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the next Big & Rich or The Judds," says Eugene Young, Chief Creative Officer for Fremantle Media North America.

[10/03/07 - 11:24 AM]
Hulk Hogan to Host "American Gladiators"
"Gladiator-mania is gonna be running wild, brother," said Hogan.

[09/06/07 - 10:03 AM]
NBC Searches for Contenders and Gladiators for the Return of the Popular Series "American Gladiators"
Both contenders and gladiators can audition beginning Saturday, September 8 in Los Angeles with additional calls in New York, Chicago, Miami and Dallas.

[08/23/07 - 10:48 AM]
Nbc, Mgm and Reveille Enter Arena with Updated Primetime Series Version of Popular 'American Gladiators' Hit for a New Generation
"This memorable series was once a worldwide phenomenon, and given its built-in appeal, we feel it's time to re-introduce it to a new generation and take it to a heightened level of excitement for fans of all ages," said NBC's Craig Plestis.

[07/13/07 - 03:28 PM]
Malibu Band Whitestarr Enjoys 'The Rock Life' on Their Way to the Top of the Charts
Beginning July 30, one week before the series' broadcast debut, the first two episodes will be available for on-demand viewing on VSPOT at VH1.com.

[05/07/07 - 11:14 AM]
The NBC Universal Cable Group Claims 60 of Basic Cable's Top 100 Prime Entertainment Telecasts for the Year to Date
The cable networks of NBC Universal have delivered chart-topping results for the opening four months of 2007, with USA, Bravo and Sci Fi accounting for more than half of the top 100 primetime entertainment basic-cable telecasts of the four-month period.

[04/03/07 - 02:59 PM]
USA Takes 1q Ratings Crown
USA spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2007.

[03/27/07 - 11:14 AM]
NBC Universal Launches Wide Range of Cross Platform Mobile Content from Broadcast, Cable and Internet Properties
The new NBC2Go mobile service offers episodes from such series as "Heroes," "The Black Donnellys," "Friday Night Lights" and Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County."

[03/12/07 - 09:58 AM]
It's 'Game Night' Friday on March 16 When NBC's Hit Game Show '1 Vs 100' Signs Off for the Season Followed by the Return of Network's Popular New Game Show 'Identity'
The "1 vs. 100" finale's mob features "The Apprentice" alumni and original cast members from the 1978 hit feature film "Grease."

[03/08/07 - 03:19 PM]
Cable Ratings Round-Up (Week of February 26-March 4): 'Monk,' 'Psych' Go Out on Top for Usa
Duo help USA land the four top spots on cable last week.

[03/07/07 - 11:19 AM]
USA Kicks Off March #1 Across the Board
USA spins the numbers for the week of February 26-March 4.

[03/06/07 - 10:26 PM]
The Search Is On! MTV and MTV Tr3s Join Forces to Find the Next Menudo Beginning on March 31
The road continues on MTV this fall when the band will dwindle down to the five final members of the new Menudo as the channel air the 10-episode reality series.

[03/06/07 - 11:32 AM]
'Nashville Star' Celebrates Record Ratings for Season Five Finale and Show Veterans Miranda Lambert and Chris Young Garner a Combined Three Acm Nominations Including Top New Male and Female Vocalists
Additionally, Miranda Lambert, who recently earned her first Grammy nomination, just achieved Platinum status for her debut CD "Kerosene."

[02/28/07 - 11:44 AM]
USA Tops February Ratings
USA spins the numbers for the month of February.

[02/27/07 - 10:43 AM]
NBC.com Previews Mid-Season Series and Streams Four New NBC Primetime Programs
The site also will have bonus episodes of "The Black Donnellys" and "Andy Barker" which will be Web-exclusives.

[02/14/07 - 02:06 PM]
NBC's Hit Game Show 'Identity' Returns to the Schedule Fridays Beginning March 16
The series will return on Friday, March 16 at 9:00/8:00c before moving to its regular time slot at 8:00/7:00c the following week on March 23.

[02/09/07 - 10:32 AM]
NBC's Hit Game Show 'Identity' to Hold Contestant Casting Calls in Chicago, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Phoenix and Dallas
Casting calls have been set for Chicago, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Phoenix and Dallas between February 9 and 24.

[02/07/07 - 10:44 AM]
USA Continues #1 Streak
USA spins the numbers for the week of January 29-February 4.

[02/05/07 - 06:00 PM]
NBC Universal Television Group Enters Expanded and Comprehensive New Creative Association with Ben Silverman, Emmy and Golden Globe-Winning Producer-Program Executive
The two-year deal gives NBC and NBC Universal's cable networks a first-look at all scripted and unscripted projects from Silverman's prolific Reveille production company.

[01/31/07 - 10:42 AM]
USA Sweeps January Ratings
The cable channel spins the numbers for the month of January.

[01/24/07 - 11:18 AM]
USA Continues #1 Streak Into 2007
USA spins the numbers for the week of January 15-21.

[01/17/07 - 09:50 AM]
NBC Identifies December's Week-Long, Game Show Hit 'Identity' as New March Series
The Penn Jillette-hosted game show will return as a weekly series in March.

[01/16/07 - 12:19 PM]
USA Network Teams with Juicecaster for First Ever Contestant Mobisodes for Fifth Season of Nashville Star Presented by Sonic
The mobisodes will "give visitors an exclusive view into the everyday lives of the 'Nashville Star' contestants as they compete for the chance to win a major music recording contract."

[01/12/07 - 09:24 AM]
Grammy(R) Nominee Miranda Lambert Returns to "Nashville Star" Along with Fellow Nominees Little Big Town and the Wreckers for Performances During Season Five of "Nashville Star" Presented by Sonic
Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp to all appear in upcoming episodes of the series.

[12/18/06 - 10:32 PM]
NBC Launches Live Interactive 'Identity Challenge' Watch N' Win Game, Allowing Viewers a Chance at $10,000 Each Night During New Game Show's Week-Long Premiere
The interactive game will challenge viewers to select the one stranger, out of five, that they believe uses a specified product.

[12/12/06 - 03:53 PM]
USA Network Introduces Its Newest Characters, the Ten Finialists of 'Nashville Star' Presented by Sonic
The cast of ten was handpicked from over 20,000 country music hopefuls that participated in the nationwide search.

[12/06/06 - 10:27 AM]
USA Network Announces a Nashville Star Marketing Partnership with Sonic Drive-In
New season will once again team with the restaurant chain for a multi-media co-branded marketing partnership.

[11/27/06 - 10:03 AM]
Bravo, Sci Fi and USA Book Their January Premieres
Return dates announced for "Battlestar Galactica," "Monk" and "Psych"; launches booked for "The Dresden Files" and "Top Design"; and the off-network premieres are set for "Star Trek: Enterprise" and "Jake 2.0" on Sci Fi.

[11/20/06 - 11:17 AM]
Identity, an Original Game of First Impressions Hosted by Penn Jillette, to Premiere on NBC as Five-Night Event from December 18-22
Executive producer Ben Silverman describes the new series as "a next generation game show about an individual's ability to read people based off of perception and judgments of others."

[11/10/06 - 11:37 AM]
USA Network's "Nashville Star," Presented by Sonic, Teams Up with Warner Music Group to Find Country Music's Next Superstar
At the show's finale, Nashville's newest country superstar will be signed to Warner Bros. Nashville label.

[11/01/06 - 10:53 AM]
Country Music Icon Randy Owen of Alabama and Country Star Blake Shelton Join Anastasia Brown as Judges for Season 5 of "Nashville Star," Presented by Sonic
The group joins returning co-host Cowboy Troy and incoming co-host Jewel.

[10/30/06 - 04:11 PM]
VH1 Brings Rappers, Rockers and Boy Banders Together with All New Music Programming Slate
The cable channel details six upcoming new series projects for next year.

[09/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
Grammy-Nominated Music Sensation Jewel to Host Season Five of 'Nashville Star' Presented by Sonic

[09/07/06 - 12:00 AM]
Access Hollywood Co-Anchor Nancy O'Dell Renews Contract to Remain with Hit Entertainment Newsmagazine

[08/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Re-Aligns Specials Programming as Craig Plestis, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, Will Oversee West Coast Specials While Doug Vaughan, Vice President, Special Programs, News and Entertainment Will Oversee East-Coast-Based Specials

[08/14/06 - 12:00 AM]
Sonic Has Been Named Exclusive Presenting Partner of USA Network's "Nashville Star"

[08/08/06 - 12:00 AM]
Nationwide Local Market Auditions Announced for Record-Setting Fifth Season of USA's "Nashville Star"

[07/28/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: July 24-28 (Weekly Round-Up)

[07/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Search Is on for America's Next Country Music Star as USA Network's "Nashville Star" Returns for Its Fifth Season

[06/26/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC's Hit Reality Show 'The Biggest Loser' to Hold Casting Calls Across the Nation

[06/02/06 - 12:00 AM]
Nashville Star to Shine Over Cma Music Festival

[05/12/06 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: May 9-12

[05/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Names New Red Team Trainer Kim Lyons to Weigh-In on Hit Reality Show 'The Biggest Loser'

[05/09/06 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network Upfront: USA Characters "Clique" with Digital

[05/05/06 - 12:00 AM]
Chris Young Named Winner of USA Network's Nashville Star 2006 During Season Finale

[05/02/06 - 12:00 AM]
Nbc, Rodale and Reveille Announce 'The Biggest Loser' Club Online Summer Challenge

[04/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
America Chooses Its Next Nashville Star and Superstars Big & Rich Return for the Season Finale of USA Network's 'Nashville Star'

[04/19/06 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network Enlists Hollywood A-Lister Ashley Judd, Velvet Revolver Rockers Scott Weiland and Duff Mckagan and Country Music Legend Hank Williams, JR. for Episode Seven of Nashville Star

[04/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
Country Superstar Trace Adkins Rocks Nashville Star with His Hit Single "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" and the Legendary Patti Labelle Appears as Guest Judge

[03/30/06 - 12:00 AM]
Naomi and Wynonna Judd Will Appear Together on a Special Episode of USA Network's Nashville Star Airing Live Tuesday, April 4 at 10:00 PM ET /9:00 PM Ct

[03/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC's "Celebrity Cooking Showdown" Names Participating Stars for Exciting Week-Long Event Series Premiering April 17-21; Announces Television Favorite Alan Thicke and Semi-Homemade Cooking Chef Sandra Lee as Hosts

[03/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
USA Leading the Pack Into Final Stretch of 1q06

[03/21/06 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network's Nashville Star Announces Star-Studded Celebrity Lineup for Season Four and Expands Second Episode to 90 Minutes

[03/14/06 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network's "Nashville Star" Launches Expanded Website for Season Four Premiere on Tuesday, March 14

[03/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
Nbc, Reveille and Sean 'Diddy' Combs Whip Up 'Celebrity Cooking Showdown'

[02/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
Superstar Gretchen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy Start a Revolution on Nashville Star

[02/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Seeks America's Next Great Song with New Live Performance Talent Competition Series from Reveille Based on Wildly Popular European Singing Contest Show That Helped Launch the Careers of Celine Dion, Abba and Olivia Newton-John

[02/01/06 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network Introduces Ten Incredibly Talented New Characters to Its Nashville Star Lineup

[01/12/06 - 12:00 AM]
Multi-Platinum Superstars Big & Rich Slated to Kick Off Season Four of Nashville Star

[12/21/05 - 12:00 AM]
The Biggest Loser: Special Edition Premieres January 4 Featuring Families and Engaged Couples Competing for $50,000

[12/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network's Nashville Star Teams Up with Rca Label Group to Find Country Music's Next Superstar

[12/06/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Universal and Lions Gate Home Entertainment Release All-New Workout DVD Based on TV's Hit Weight-Loss Reality Show "The Biggest Loser"

[12/06/05 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network Lands Wynonna Judd and Cowboy Troy as Co-Hosts for Nashville Star's Season Four

[11/21/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Weighs in on New Third Season for Hit Weight-Loss Reality Series 'The Biggest Loser'

[11/09/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: November 4-9

[10/25/05 - 12:00 AM]
Goldpocket Wireless Partners with NBC's Popular Weight-Loss Series "The Biggest Loser" to Deliver Diet and Wellness Tips to Its Mobile Subscribers

[10/07/05 - 12:00 AM]
The Search Is on for America's Next Country Music Star as USA Network's Nashville Star Returns for Its Highly-Anticipated Fourth Season

[06/23/05 - 12:00 AM]
Characters Welcome at Usa!

[04/28/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: April 28

[03/03/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: March 3

[02/09/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: February 9

[02/04/05 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network's Nashville Star Narrows Thousands of Contestants to Ten Finalists for Third Season

[01/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
Rock Band Poison Front Man Bret Michaels Joins Show Host Leann Rimes on the Third Season of USA Network's Nashville Star

[01/06/05 - 12:00 AM]
Hit Country Singer/Songwriter Phil Vassar Joins Show Host Leann Rimes on the Third Season of USA Networks Nashville Star

[12/08/04 - 12:00 AM]
Spike TV Inks Maloof Family for Entrepreneurial Themed Series in 2005

[10/27/04 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network Taps Grammy-Winning Country Music Sensation Leann Rimes to Host Nashville Star

[10/18/04 - 12:00 AM]
USA Network's Hit Country Music Talent Search 'Nashville Star' Returns for Season Three and Calls Out for America's Next Great Country Music Star

[09/21/04 - 12:00 AM]
Reveille Acquires Format to Hit British Drama 'No Angels' for American Market

[08/19/04 - 12:00 AM]
Reveille and Las Vegas Ice Meta Club Hold Dj and Dance Competitions for TV Show 'The Club'

[08/18/04 - 12:00 AM]
Chris Sloan Named Vice President, Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment

[08/03/04 - 12:00 AM]
Spike TV Is in 'The Club'

[04/02/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: April 2

[01/08/04 - 12:00 AM]
TCA Winter Press Tour: Bravo, Part 2

[12/01/03 - 12:00 AM]
Cable Networks Roll Out Midseason Plans

[10/23/03 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: October 23

[07/09/03 - 12:00 AM]
TCA Summer Press Tour: Cable, Day 2

[06/05/03 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Opens 'The Restaurant,' Delays 'Meet My Folks'







NASHVILLE STAR (NBC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
3/8/03 - 8/4/08
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2007-2008 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
6 (52 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 3/12/09
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's web site, September 2008) The sixth season of "Nashville Star" will premiere on NBC Monday, June 9 (9-11 p.m. ET) followed by 90-minute live episodes each week. This year, the longest-running cable reality competition series moves into the spotlight on NBC. With a bigger stage to play, the expectations become higher and the competition tougher as each contestant will turn to the celebrity panel that will not only judge them during the live shows, but will also provide a unique mentoring aspect to the series. Host Billy Ray Cyrus ("Hannah Montana") will join country music star, singer-songwriter and acclaimed producer John Rich and Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy nominee Jewel, along with acclaimed industry heavy weight and BMI Songwriter of the Year (2006) Jeffery Steele, to bring their unique insights and experience to the show and its contestants. The competition opens the doors for talent 16 years-of-age and older and welcomes not only solo artists to the stage, but also duos and trios. The winner or winners of this year's competition will receive a major recording contract with Warner Bros. Nashville and the performance of a lifetime when they take to the world's stage at the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. "Nashville Star" is the grassroots talent search to find America's next great music star. This year the auditions criss-crossed the USA and left no mic unturned with stops in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington D. C., Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Kansas City, Tallahassee, Denver, New Orleans, Portland and aboard U.S.S Iwo Jima for a special military casting call. Over 45,000 (more than double those who auditioned for the fifth season) auditioned to make their dreams come true. The first five seasons of the series have launched the careers of promising artists including Chris Young, Buddy Jewel, Erika Jo, current ACM triple nominee Miranda Lambert, Lance Miller and Angela and Zac Hacker -- the siblings who made it a family affair by coming in first and second, respectively, last season. Buddy Jewell debuted his self-titled CD at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and was eventually certified gold by the RIAA. Runner up Lambert became a household name when her "Kerosene" became the highest-selling debut album of 2005 and then went on to be certified gold as well. Erika Jo landed at #5 on the same chart with her self-titled debut CD and at #27 on the Hot 200 Album Chart (all genres), outselling Kenny Chesney, Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, Tim McGraw and Shania Twain, among others. Most recently, Chris Young debuted his self-titled CD at #3 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, making him the top-selling debut male artist of 2006. "Nashville Star" is created by Reveille and produced by 495 Productions. Ben Silverman (NBC's "The Office"), Howard T. Owens ("American Gladiators"), Mark Koops ("The Biggest Loser") and Sally Ann Salsano ("Design Star," "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila") serve as executive producers. Jon Small ("Garth Brooks Live in LA") is a producer.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Billy Ray Cyrus as Host
· Jeffrey Steele as Judge
· Jewel as Judge
· John Rich as Judge
CREW INFORMATION:
· Ben Silverman as EP
· Howard T. Owens as EP
· Mark Koops as EP
· SallyAnn Salsano as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (competition)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· 495 Productions
· Reveille