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She is the sixth "Nashville Star", following previous winners [[Buddy Jewell]], [[Brad Cotter]], [[Erika Jo]], [[Chris Young]] and [[Angela Hacker]]. This season marked the first time ''Nashville Star'' was featured on [[NBC]], after five seasons on [[USA Network]]. |
She is the sixth "Nashville Star", following previous winners [[Buddy Jewell]], [[Brad Cotter]], [[Erika Jo]], [[Chris Young]] and [[Angela Hacker]]. This season marked the first time ''Nashville Star'' was featured on [[NBC]], after five seasons on [[USA Network]]. |
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===Songs Performed on Nashville Star=== |
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*"Something To Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt |
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*"You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin |
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*"True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper |
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*"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac |
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*"This One's For The Girls" by Martina McBride |
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*"Danny's Song" by Loggins & Messina |
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*"My Baby Loves Me" by Martina McBride |
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*"Ready To Stand" by Melissa Lawson & Margi Howard |
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*"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar |
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*"Jesus Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood |
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*"Something More" by Sugarland |
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*"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 15:34, 5 August 2008
Melissa Lawson |
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Melissa Lawson (born 1976) is an American country music singer. On August 4, 2008, she was declared the winner of the television program Nashville Star, a country music singing competition which aired on NBC.[1]
Biography
Born in Arlington, Texas, she currently resides in nearby Dalworthington Gardens. Lawson is a working mother with 5 sons.
Nashville Star
Melissa Lawson was the oldest contestant among the ten finalists. She lost 45 pounds since first auditioning for the show.[2]
She is the sixth "Nashville Star", following previous winners Buddy Jewell, Brad Cotter, Erika Jo, Chris Young and Angela Hacker. This season marked the first time Nashville Star was featured on NBC, after five seasons on USA Network.
Songs Performed on Nashville Star
(in performance order)
- "Something To Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt
- "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin
- "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper
- "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac
- "This One's For The Girls" by Martina McBride
- "Danny's Song" by Loggins & Messina
- "My Baby Loves Me" by Martina McBride
- "Ready To Stand" by Melissa Lawson & Margi Howard
- "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar
- "Jesus Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood
- "Something More" by Sugarland
- "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts
Career
Following Lawson's win on Nashville Star, her debut single, "What If It All Goes Right," was released to country radio on August 5, 2008. With the win comes a recording contract with Warner Brothers Records. Her debut album will be produced by Nashville Star judge John Rich.[3]
Singles
| Year | Single | US Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "What If It All Goes Right"A | TBD |
- ACurrent single.
References
- ^ "Arlington's Melissa Lawson wins 'Nashville Star'". Dallas News. Retrieved 2008-08-05.
- ^ "'Nashville Star' picks Texan Melissa Lawson as winner". Smallscreen News. Retrieved 2008-08-05.
- ^ "John Rich: 'Nashville Star' title between Gabe Garcia, Melissa Lawson". Reality TV World. Retrieved 2008-08-05.