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Stormy Speaks
August 5, 2008 | READ>
Melissa Lawson Takes Nashville Star Honors—She’s Going To Need a Sitter!
It’s over! Melissa Lawson takes the sixth Nashville Star crown.July 31, 2008 | READ>
No Coffey on the Nashville Star Menu
Settle in and enjoy Stormy’s next-to-last review of Melissa, Gabe, Coffey and Shawn, all of whom returned to their hometowns for a concert. July 22, 2008 | READ>
Ashlee Gets the Door as Nashville Star Field Narrows to Four
America, what have you done? Cute, blonde Ashlee, who has shown that, among this year’s competition, she possesses more marketable talent than most, is gone? On the other hand, Coffey, remains, like a mocha grand latte stain on Stormy’s favorite shirt. Stormy wants to believe that she’s as sympathetic as the next person, and she is. She wants to understand the viewing audience’s need to rally around Coffey after he received that tongue lashing three weeks ago from the judges. Let’s be honest: Coffey is weak, at best. Like the cup of Joe one finds at an all-night diner where the owner skimps on beans to save money. It’s watered down coffee that you set aside and do your best to choke down the diner’s day-old apple pie, convinced that something better will come along. July 15, 2008 | READ>
If You Promise Double Elimination, Shouldn’t Two Nashville Star Contestants Go Home?
Another exciting (cough, cough) Nashville Star week, and it’s another theme show. Joy, joy. This week, the contestants are wooing voters with “love songs.” Love, the common thread, masterfully interwoven throughout some of, if not most, of country music’s most beautiful, heartfelt and certainly popular songs. July 8, 2008 | READ>
Tommy, Pearl Heart Get the Nashville Star Boot--And That's Not a Good Thing
They're dropping like flies! As Nashville Star fans continued to cull the herd, Tommy and Pearl Heart hit the trail. At least Stormy got half of her wish. Before diving into this week's review, Stormy must admit that she had a Manola Blahnik moment. Yes, she couldn't find the perfect shoe, so she was a half-hour late for the show. It might sound irrational, but it isn't. However, Stormy is gifting you with the incredible insights of her best girlfriend, Bettie Lou, who didn't miss a minute of the show. July 1, 2008 | READ>
Very Few Fireworks Mark This Week's Nashville Star
Oh, family night! How appropriate as Stormy gets ready to jet off to her own annual family reunion. Wilma’s potato salad, fireworks, mosquitos, oh, Stormy can hardly wait. This week’s episode got Stormy all fired up to see the family. Even Aunt Vesta Mae, one of Stormy’s biggest fans. Aunt Vesta still uses dial up, so it takes her half of Tuesday morning to read each week’s column. And you should know, Stormy certainly appreciates that kind of devotion. June 24, 2008 | READ>
Country Goes Poop as Pop Goes Country on Nashville Star
Stormy began her Monday with a visit to the coffeehouse around the corner. Her trusty laptop in hand, she ordered the usual and settled in to read the morning headlines. Cruising along, Stormy came across a regular Monday morning read that just happened to mention Nashville Star. Stormy’s girlfriend, Hazel Smith, had some harsh words for John Rich, going so far as to say he’d never find a woman who would love him as much as he loves himself. Well, ouch, Hazel! Stormy’s bettin’ you’d marry him in a minute. You’d probably even iron all those jeans his granny makes for him, too. June 17, 2008 | READ>
“Mountain Music” Fails to take Third Town to the Nashville Star Summit
Week two of Nashville Star, and Stormy is ecstatic! It’s simply Stormy’s favorite season ever. Excitement, tension, anticipation all fill the air in the Acuff Theatre, along with some really poor cologne choices by guys with poor taste, but that’s another story altogether. Nonetheless, it’s a fabulous place to be each Monday night as the journey continues to name the newest Nashville Star. This week’s wait is over; Stormy has spoken.
June 11, 2008 | READ>
Stormy Dishes All the Fan Fare & Revs up for Nashville Star
What is a self-respecting country music correspondent extraordinaire to do? After a week of the festival-formerly-known-as-Fan-Fair (At least that’s what Stormy’s mother tells her; Stormy isn’t nearly old enough to remember that.), Stormy was ready to collapse in an easy chair with a cold beverage and a good book. But it wasn’t to be. Not with the moment Stormy has been waiting for all year long, the much-anticipated network premiere of Nashville Star, launching its sixth season on Monday, June 9. So much country music news, so little time, so let’s get started.
May 29, 2008 | READ>
Ouch, That's Gonna Leave a Mark
Just a couple of reminders from Stormy: First, it’s hot in Las Vegas, like really, really hot (and not just the cute guys that surrounded Stormy.) Secondly, Stormy has declared a hug-free zone until the searing pain subsides. Yes, you guessed it, sunburn. Who has time to calculate her SPF when the ACMs are taking place ASAP with VIPs every where and your BFF forgets to remind you that the desert sun is H-O-T?
May 13, 2008 | READ>
Carrie Comes Home, Vote 4 Brad, and Country Musings
Call her your American Idol or your All-American Girl, but most definitely call her the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry ... Miss Carrie Underwood! Oh, you know you’re a big deal when the all-time biggest selling artist in country music, Mr. Garth Brooks, hops on his private plane and flies in to induct a fellow Okie. When you’re welcomed into country music’s most esteemed family by singing a duet with another fellow Oklahoman Vince Gill, indeed you have arrived. You can be sure that everyone knows your “last name,” that’s for certain. Oh, how far our little girl has come since she first stood in the warm glow of the Opry’s spotlight on June 10, 2005. Nearly three years and millions of albums later, we can now call Carrie our very own. Stormy is already counting down the days until Miss Underwood’s June 3, 2008, Opry return.
May 24, 2007 | READ>
Stormy’s Summer Fashion Forecast Sizzles!
Nashville may be known as the Athens of the South, but let Stormy assure you, togas are so yesterday. Clear the catwalk because Stormy is simply purring with great fashion advice as all of you prepare for your summer trek to the country music capitol. So put the car in fashion forward for Stormy’s summer fashion preview, just in time for the Great Opry Drive In.
May 22, 2007 | READ>
Stars Sizzle, Some Fizzle at 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards!
Viva Las Vegas, country fans! Stormy is reporting in from the desert sands, where the only thing hotter than the pavement was the country stars who came out for the 42nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Tuesday evening.
March 2, 2007 | READ>
Hacker Backers Give it up for Angela!
The Hacker Backers have spoken, and Angela Hacker is the Jennifer Hudson of Nashville. Well, okay, Jennifer has future movie roles to consider while Angela readies for an appearance on the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. And while Jennifer is polishing her Academy Award, Angela will be waxing her new Chevrolet pickup truck. And as Jennifer wades through a stack of endorsement deals, Angela is probably pulling into the nearest Sonic to redeem all the great coupons she won from Nashville Star’s major advertiser. Enough with the comparisons, Music City has a brand-new Nashville Star, Miss Angela Hacker.
February 23, 2007 | READ>
It’s Never Easy, Letting Go: Goodbye Joshua, Hello Nashville Star Finals!
Hello, Nashville Star fans! Did Stormy mention last week that she and Dina were headed to Mardi Gras? Did Stormy and Gina have a good time amid all the revelry? Let’s just say Dina came home with a bead collection to die for, if that tells you anything! That’s all Stormy’s going to say. Now, let’s get right to the show.
February 16, 2007 | READ>
Nashville Star, The Final Four Means Whitney No More!
Oh, the bitter cold!!! Stormy and Dina returned from the balmy 70-degree weather in LA to the frigid cold of Music City. And Stormy is referring to the weather, not the tension in the air between Ma and Pa Hatcher and Anastasia Brown, but more on that later. Fortunately, Stormy remembered to set the DVR for this show, and she’s so glad she did. So many on-camera glances that the studio audience might have missed.
February 9, 2007 | READ>
Stormy’s Week Five Feather Flocking
In case you haven’t heard, what happens in Miami at the Super Bowl stays in Miami at the Super Bowl! What a weekend. In just a few days, Stormy and Dina are set to make it two in a row with this Sunday’s big Grammy Awards bash in Los Angeles. Tune in next week to find out if what happens at the Grammy’s really stays at the Grammy’s. Hmmm ... meanwhile, on to the week’s most exciting drama, Nashville Star.
February 2, 2007 | READ>
Five Stay Alive in Nashville Star’s Week 4
Hello, Nashville Star fans! You should know that Stormy and her bestest girlfriend Dina just barely had time to attend this week’s show. As soon as it was over, Stormy and Dina hopped on a plane to Miami for the Super Bowl. Neither Stormy nor Dina care who wins, but the idea of star-studded parties is irresistible. Before Stormy departs for the big weekend, here’s a recap of Thursday night’s big show. And to think, we’re already half-way through this season. How time flies!
January 26, 2007 | READ>
The Kid Gloves Come Off for Nashville Star’s Week 3
G’day, mates! And g’day Nashville Star fans. If Dina and Stormy looked a bit bleary eyed, it’s because they just returned from the Golden Coast where they were courtside for the Australian Open.
January 19, 2007 | READ>
Lucky Seven Shine, Dustin Heads Home in Week 2
What a way to start the show, with Miss Miranda Lambert and her ode to revenge “Crazy Ex Girlfriend.” The way she slings that pink guitar, the only thing Stormy can say is “Blake Shelton, beware!” Stormy gets the feeling that Miranda has lived those lyrics. If you’re not careful, someday, so may you, Blake.
January 12, 2007 | READ>
Nashville Star Week 1 and the Fun’s Just Begun!
Get excited! Stormy and Nashville Star are both back, and better than ever, if Stormy does say so herself!
November 7, 2006 | READ>
Believe Stormy, Brooks & Dunn Bring it Home at CMA Awards
How fitting that the 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards were broadcast on ABC. As far as Stormy is concerned, ABC stands for All ‘Bout Country. Let’s get right to the show, where Stormy and her friend Betty Lou had front row seats for all the action.
August 24, 2006 | READ>
Stormy’s Fantastic Fall Fashion Roundup
A couple days ago, Stormy was rummaging through her closet in search of her perfectly pink Kate Spade handbag when it occurred to her--Stormy, not Kate--that Labor Day is just around the corner. While Stormy gets a head start on organizing her fall closet, she thought she would share with you some must-have fashion tips and give you a preview of just what you might be seeing this season.
July 15, 2006 | READ>
Stormy’s Summer Lovin’ Tour--Lovin’ That Country Music!
That’s right, Stormy just returned from her self-proclaimed Stormy’s Summer Lovin’ Tour--Lovin’ That Country Music. And it was all inspired by the Great Opry Drive In. Surely by now you’ve seen that irresistible photo of Little Jimmy Dickens and Dierks Bentley in that snazzy convertible? Don’t let summer slip by without planning a summer road trip, and if you end up at the Grand Ole Opry--all the better. Keep reading below for highlights from Stormy’s Summer Lovin’ tour road trip. If this doesn’t inspire you to toss a bag in the car and head to Nashville, you need to check your tire pressure.
May 23, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Vegas ACM Review--It’s Hot! Like 110 Degrees!
Take Stormy’s picture off all those milk cartons, she’s right here! Operation Desert Stormy checked into Sin City’s MGM Grand on Saturday prior to the big show on Tuesday. Country stars were brighter than the neon strip, every bit as plentiful and a lot more fun. And let’s just say Stormy’s time spent on the sofa in her jammies watching “Celebrity Poker” served her very, very well. Ka-ching!!
May 3, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Nashville Star (episode 8)
Unbeknownst to the contestants, Stormy spent a little time backstage with everyone prior to the big show at the Acuff Theatre. What charmers! If there’s a tattoo parlor between Music City and Columbia, Missouri, you can expect a “Mattie” tattoo adorning some part of Stormy’s body. Once again, those Versace sunglasses are a true lifesaver and identity concealer. Perhaps Chris will get a formal introduction to Stormy backstage at the Grand Ole Opry when he makes his big debut. That’s a pretty spectacular evening--getting to meet Stormy AND perform on the Opry. Toss in Little Jimmy Dickens and Porter Wagoner (not literally, of course, because that would hurt) and Chris can say he’s died and gone to heaven.
April 26, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Nashville Star (episode 7)
Stormy is still reeling from last week’s trip to Columbus, Ohio. Of course, there’s no exotic reason to go to Columbus. But Stormy made the trip last weekend to attend the highly-anticipated launch of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s “Soul2Soul II” Tour. Stormy was but one of 36,000 screaming fans--in her usual VIP seats--at the Nationwide Arena.
April 19, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Nashville Star (episode 6)
It’s the simple things like a run-of-the-mill case of the flu that humbles Stormy. A fever hotter than Rascal Flatts’ new CD. Bedhead that would rival Ronnie Dunn’s rooster hair on his best day. Out of concern for country music’s most talented artists, Stormy declined invitations for at least three star-studded Music Row events this past week. If only Stormy could tell you which chart-topping hottie sent flowers to lift Stormy’s spirits. Oh, the envy, but these chapped lips will never tell. However, it was the love and support of Stormy’s dedicated and devoted readers that gave her the strength to get out of bed just in time for this week’s Nashville Star show.
April 12, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Nashville Star (episode 5)
Stormy realizes that you expect her to read that she just arrived in town, having jetted in from some exotic location just in time for this week’s review. However, as luck would have it, Stormy was in Music City for the CMT Music Awards on Monday evening. Perhaps you caught a glimpse of Stormy . . . Stormy was seated so close to big winner Keith Urban that she could smell the Nicole on him. Speaking of Keith’s would-be fiancé, Stormy can’t help but remind Nicole of what Stormy’s 98-year-old Mimmi says, “Never marry a boy prettier than you.” It’s advice that has served Stormy well.
April 5, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Nashville Star (episode 4)
Stormy is simply exhausted! She just returned to Music City from our nation’s capitol. No, Stormy isn’t eyeing a political career--although that might not be a bad idea. If Tim McGraw ran for governor of the great state of Tennessee and Stormy found a home in the Senate, Stormy and Tim could be the new Bill and Hillary. Of course, minus the marriage and the scandals, but a political force to be reckoned with none the less.
March 29, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Nashville Star (episode 3)
Buenos días, Nashville Star Fans! It was with great difficulty that Stormy settled into her VIP seat at the Acuff Theatre for the big show. Of course, Stormy has overzealous fans to deal with but this week, she had major issues. Burning issues. Stormy arrived in Music City fresh off a week of spring break in Cancun sporting the most painful sunburn. Granted, in a few days Stormy's warm glow will look every bit as marvelous as Anastasia’s mystic tan. It may be painful but at least Stormy’s tan came from the islands--not a spray hose in a tiny booth.
March 22, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Nashville Star (episode 2)
Stormy eagerly settled into the Acuff Theatre for her own personal version of March Madness . . . Nashville Star IV. As one might expect, Stormy attracts her fair share of attention and obvious stares from an enthusiastic crowd like the one on hand for Tuesday’s show. The fans were rabid. As much as Stormy has become a fixture at Nashville Star shows, the anticipation of Gretchen Wilson taking the stage had whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
March 15, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Nashville Star (episode 1)
Stormy simply cannot believe that yet another sensational Nashville Star season is upon us. You may know that judges Phil Vassar and Anastasia Brown have returned, along with one rotating judge’s seat. Well, just don’t be surprised if you find Stormy at the judges table. In the words of her good friends and guest judges Big & Rich, who better to put a little bang in your ying yang than Stormy?
February 14, 2006 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Politics, Love, & Awards -- Stormy Style.
Oh, Stormy lives for moments like these! Love is in the air, not to mention political aspirations, and national awards shows. So much to chat about, and so little space. Shall we get right to it?
August 1, 2005 | READ>
Stormy Weather: Stormy Takes a Bite Out of the City That Never Sleeps
… "Don't be fooled by the gossip that I got; I'm still Stormy, Stormy from the block" … Did Stormy say "gossip?" Well, she meant news, as in New York news. Stormy has been in Mid Town, uptown, downtown, and now she's back in town after having taken a gigantic bite out of the big apple.
August 1, 2005 | READ>
Stormy Weather: If Stormy Had Her Way
When Stormy last left you, she was fawning over her 10 boys of summer. Mind you, Stormy hasn't packed away her bikini and sunscreen just yet, but she has begun to give her credit cards a workout as she revamps her fall and winter wardrobe. Naturally, that has meant countless trips to New York for Stormy, and endless hours in stuffy, stale, first-class cabins. Aside from the dehydrated skin that will take Stormy's aesthetician weeks to rehabilitate, Stormy is current on all the latest news. During Stormy's travels, she's been inundated with "Top 10" and "best of" lists heralding everything from fashion to music. While waiting out one particularly draining layover, Stormy thought who better to share her own favorites? Better yet, who better than Stormy to share her suggestions for future endeavors, be it music or business, for our country music favorites.
June 1, 2005 | READ>
Stormy Warns Hollywood: Hands Off Our Country Hotties
After Oscar winner Renee Zellweger swooped in and snatched Kenny Chesney off the market without warning, Stormy has officially declared a moratorium on Hollywood infiltration within our country music family. Stormy can't remember the last time she felt the sense of defeat that consumed her when she saw that May 9 headline announcing KenRen's island wedding. |