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Written by Richard Huff, MCT
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Thursday, 11 January 2007 |
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 Singer-songwriter Jewel makes her debut as the host of USA Network’s “Nashville Star” Thursday night, but it’s not her first brush with the reality format.
Indeed, Jewel said years ago there was a discussion about her becoming part of MTV’s “The Real World,” a reality show in which seven strangers live in front of the cameras.
“ ‘The Real World’ was just starting when I was coming up and they asked me to be on that,” the singer said, “and I didn’t want to be known as the girl from ‘The Real World.’ ”
These days, Jewel is focusing on “Nashville Star,” and helping to introduce new country singers on the fifth season of the USA Network’s talent show. She co-hosts the show with Cowboy Troy, who is back for his second season.
The show launched country acts Miranda Lambert and Buddy Jewell.
As part of her hosting gig, Jewel will serve as a mentor to the contestants. She plans to have them visit her Texas ranch during the show.
“I was really amazed when I watched people perform and read their bios,” Jewel said of the new crop of contestants. “It’s a pretty competitive field ... they’re pretty stage savvy.”
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