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Dalworthington Gardens real estate investor, mother to compete on Nashville Star
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Melissa Lawson
Melissa Lawson, a real estate investor and mother of five, will get her chance at prime time stardom tonight when Nashville Star Season 6 premieres on NBC. From Dalworthington Gardens (just southwest of Arlington), Lawson has some experience singing country music, but put her musical aspirations on hold to start a family.
She is one of 12 finalist who will compete for the Star title before a panel of judges that include Jewel, Jeffrey Steele, and John Rich. Hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus, this is the first season of the series shown on NBC (previously on the USA Network).
To read more about Melissa Lawson, click here. The two-hour series premiere is on Monday, June 9 at 8 p.m.
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Mike Orren Staff
I happened by her performance of Bonnie Raitt's "Something to Talk About" flipping channels last night. She brought the house down and had the judges dancing and high-fiving.
Here's the three minute and eight second "two minute replay"
I'd say she's the runaway favorite right now...
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jtmbls Anonymous
Ugh! Who let John Rich sit in the judge’s chair?? He lost all credibility with me when he picked Julio Iglesias, Jr. as the winner of Gone Country.
I'm not sure if I am more impressed with her performance or the fact that she has five children.
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