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"Nashville Star" returns for a sixth season with a new network, a new host and some new judges. However, the goal of the reality show remains the same: to uncover America's next great country music star. "Nashville Star" airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC throughout the summer. This competition reality show opens up the contest to talent 16 years and older, in addition to duo and trio musical acts. The finalists will vie for a major recording contract with Warner Bros. Nashville and the chance to perform live at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. 

Now on NBC, "Nashville Star" is hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus, himself no stranger to country superstardom. Three-time Grammy nominee Jewel, singer-songwriter John Rich of Big & Rich and producer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele serve as judges and mentors to the finalists. Each week, finalists perform live at Nashville's Acuff Theatre as viewers decide their fate.

Finale Recap: Melissa Lawson named the next "Nashville Star" and immediately talks to MSN TV

Finale Preview: Who will win

Week 8 Recap: No more Coffey

Week 7 Recap: Back to the ranch for Ashlee

Week 6 Recap: Teenage duo eliminated

Week 5 Recap and Interview: Two more for the road

Interview: Judge Jeffrey Steele

Week 4 Recap and Interview: Good riddance, Alyson

Week 3 Recap and Interview: Farewell, Justin

Week 2 Recap: Third Town heads home

Week 1 Recap and Interview: Charley gets booted

Exclusive Interview: Host Billy Ray Cyrus talks only to MSN TV

Gallery: Meet the finalists

More: Billy Ray back on track

"Nashville Star" Message Board: Sound off

"Nashville Star" airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.