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In my continuing effort to list all of the music from Nashville Star, here’s the list of music from last night’s Nashville Star. I pretty much LOVE all the country music on this list, but I have to admit that this may be the first show where I love the original versions of all these songs better than the Nashville Star versions. Should be great to hear the Nashville Star original songs next week.

LAURA & SOPHIE performed:
“Picture To Burn” by Taylor Swift

- Video version
MELISSA performed:
“My Baby Loves Me” by Martina McBride

ASHLEE performed:
“Cowboy Take Me Away” by Dixie Chicks

COFFEY performed:
“It’s Your Love” by Faith Hill & Tim McGraw

SHAWN performed:
“Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood

- Video Version
GABE performed:
“Must Be Doing Something Right” by Billy Currington

I know that Jessica Price is a major longshot to really do much at all on America’s Got Talent, but I think she’s absolutely fantastic. America’s Got Talent is an interesting show, because it brings together professional acts along with pure amateurs that are just trying to catch a break. Jessica Price is definitely an amateur, but she’s got some amazing qualities that I hope carry her through to the end.

She honestly reminds me a bit of Julienne Irwin from a past year who I absolutely loved. A little different talent, but the same in that they both were a little raw and by the end Julienne Irwin had learned and been taught so much. I’d like to see Jessica Price experience the same.

Enjoy the video of Jessica Price’s Audition on America’s Got Talent

I’ll be pulling for Jessica Price to win, so go out and vote for her when the time comes.

I still don’t understand why you’d bring a 4 year old on the show. I have a 4 year old son and there’s no way he could really say that he wanted to go on a show. I have to admit for a 4 year old she sings pretty good. Better than my son anyway, but seriously, what were her parents thinking.

All of that said, Kaitlyn is really cute.

Jerry was correct when he said that this was the singularly most exciting act that he’s seen on America’s Got Talent. This russian bar trio just left my mouth gaping open in awe of what she was able to do. I can’t even begin to think how you learn this.

Take a look at the video of the Russian Bar Trio from America’s Got Talent

Along with that, I found another video of the Russian Bar Trio from a show in Canada.

The thing that astounds me most is that I have never seen anything like it before. It amazes me that something so spectacular isn’t spreading like wildfire. I was so amazed by this Russian Bar that I figured there had to be more videos of Russian Bar acrobatics. Sure enough, I found this jaw dropping video of a few russian bar acrobats doing an extraordinary routine. Don’t believe me? Watch the video below that will knock your socks off. The finale is something that even though I’ve seen it, I still can’t believe they’re able to do it.

This show was filmed last summer and was scheduled to air in Feb of this year. Because of the controversy around it, the producers chose not to air it. Since then we have been inundated with headlines about teen pregnancy and NBC executives must have decided it was worth the risk to air the show. I hope this show can open up discussions within families on important issues like teen pregnancy. Statistically, up to half of the teen pregnancies each year are planned. Hopefully, this show will give young teens a different perspective on what having a baby will mean for them.

Here’s a two minute recap if you missed the show.

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Tom Shelly & Kristy Pew
An Executive Producer with a Mom who ‘donated’ her baby to the experiment share their story.

Maybe this is just me, but what I find most shocking about the show is not what was aired but the statements people have been making about it. I have heard experts in the field of child psychology expressing professional opinions from both ends of the spectrum. Some saying this will have no lasting negative effects on the babies featured on this show. Others state that these babies are now scarred for life. It’s scary to think that if you ever need to seek psychological help for your child, the diagnosis you get can vary that much depending on the expert!

If you have questions or concerns about the show, you will find one of the nannies that worked on the show and several of the parents posting at the NBC forums for the show. In this thread two of the real life mothers answer some questions about the show. Interesting reading.

Finally, here is a web exclusive from The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet featuring Kelsey, one of the teens and Natalie one of the mothers who ‘loaned’ her baby.

I really enjoyed the show and I look forward to seeing how the teens deal with parenting toddlers next week.

Watch Wednesdays at 9pmE/8pmC

There is a new reality show that started June 25th that is causing quite a stir. It’s called The Baby Borrowers. You can read all about it here:
Baby Borrowers

“The Baby Borrowers” is an intriguing new social experiment based on the hit British program that asks five diverse teenage couples — ages 18-20 — to fast-track to adulthood by setting up a home, getting a job and becoming caring parents first to babies, toddlers, pre-teens and their pets, teenagers and senior citizens — all over the course of three weeks.

As the social experiment begins, the five young volunteer couples are asked to literally grow up overnight when they are each given a home in a quiet cul-de-sac outside Boise, Idaho and attend pre-natal classes as each “mother” wears a simulated “empathy” belly to prepare them for the arrival of their “baby.”

When a real baby (all aged six-11 months old) appears at their door — courtesy of five pairs of real volunteer parents (some of whom were teen parents themselves) who entrust their infants to one of the couples — the nervous, fumbling teens are in for three long, arduous days that make chilling out a distant memory. They must stick to rigid routines, handle the feeding chores, diaper duty and crying jags that might be shared by baby and teens — all the while under 24-hour supervision by nannies and the real parents who are stationed next door, watching via monitor, and able to step in at any time. Plus, one teen from each of the couples must start a job, ranging from working in a local vet’s office to a lumberyard, leaving the other alone as caregiver for the day.

After three surprising, intense days, each teen couple will bid bye-bye to the baby and receive a toddler as their fast-forward adult life progresses. They will have to cope with typical “terrible twos” behavior, including pouty tantrums, potty training and other messes. Three days later, the weary couples must face the reality of parenting several sassy pre-teens/”tweeners” at once — each with a family pet in tow, adding to their responsibilities.

Seventy-two hours later, the teenagers arrive, thereby perhaps providing them with a mirror image of their own recent relationships with their parents. To complete the cycle of life, the experiment ends with as couples are graced with the opportunity to care for a senior citizen, including some with health issues, who represent what might be in store for them in the distant future.

Here’s a 2 minute recap of episode one.

Catch the Encore Presentation Wed, July 2nd 8/7c on NBC, followed by Part 2

07/02/2008 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : FACED WITH THE REALITIES OF CARING FOR BABIES, KELSEY AND ALICEA MAKE SURPRISING REQUESTS TO THEIR BOYFRIENDS – After sleepless nights and busy days feeding, changing and playing with their infants, both Kensington, New Hampshire’s Kelsey and Houston’s Alicea make unexpected requests to their boyfriends — they want to go to work. The pressure of maintaining a job, house and family is starting to build, but the teens get a surprise from home that make some teens happy and others not so thrilled. As the teens say goodbye to their infants, the parents are anxious to be reunited with their kids and give the teens their first evaluation as “parents.”

Another smokin hot episode of Nashville Star. I’m so glad that Nashville Star is on NBC and not USA anymore. For those interested in all the great country music from Nashville Star’s episode 4 we have it below. Also, here’s a link to get all the music from Nashville Star.

Guest performer: Blake Shelton - “Home”

ALYSON performed:
“She’s In Love With The Boy” by Trisha Yearwood

“Angel From Montgomery” by Bonnie Raitt & John Prine

ASHLEE performed:
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey

“Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Sammi Smith

COFFEY performed:
“Hey Good Lookin’” by Hank Williams

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver

GABE performed:
“Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi

“The Fireman” by George Strait

MELISSA performed:
“This One’s For The Girls” by Martina McBride

“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac

PEARL HEART performed:
“I’ll Still Be Loving You” by Restless Heart

“One Way Ticket (Because I Can)” by LeAnn Rimes

SHAWN performed:
“Breathe” by Faith Hill

“Forever And Ever Amen” by Randy Travis

SOPHIE & LAURA performed:
“Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves

“Because Of You” by Kelly Clarkson

TOMMY performed:
“Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts

“Tiny Dancer” by Elton John

For some reason I always seem to miss Last Comic Standing at its regular time. Thankfully Last Comic Standing full episodes are streamed online. Here are 2 of those episodes for your viewing pleasure.

June 12th - Episode 4 - Last Comic Standing
“This week’s comics turn up the heat in Minnesota and Nashville in their bid to become The Last Comic Standing.”

June 19th - Episode 5 - Last Comic Standing
“The search for the funniest comedian continues during a special audition held in Miami for international comics.”

An interesting choice for a guest performance, but they were better than the strippers that were guest performers on So You Think You Can Dance. It was interesting that Danity Kane also came through a reality TV show, so maybe Nashville Star is trying to get some cross over appeal.

This week’s Nashville Star music isn’t the usual country route since it was Nashville Star Pop goes Country for the theme. Regardless, here’s the original music.

Guest performer: Danity Kane - “Damaged”

COFFEY performed: “Umbrella” by Rihanna

JUSTIN performed: “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper

GABE performed: “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin

TOMMY performed: “Maniac” by Michael Sembello

SHAWN performed: “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC

ASHLEE performed: “(You Drive Me) Crazy” by Britney Spears

MELISSA performed: “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper

ALYSON performed: “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany

LAURA & SOPHIE performed: “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” by Michael Jackson

PEARL HEART performed: “Love Shack” by The B-52’s

In my attempt to post all the music from Nashville Star here’s all the music from the second episode. Some great music to be found in this list.

Guest performer: Trace Adkins - “You’re Gonna Miss This”

ALYSON performed: “Every Breath You Take” by The Police

GABE performed: “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

SHAWN performed: “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones

JUSTIN performed: “Hey There Delilah” by Plain White T’s

THIRD TOWN performed: “Mountain Music” by Alabama

ASHLEE performed: “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash

LAURA & SOPHIE performed: “Rockin’ With The Rhythm Of The Rain” by The Judds

TOMMY performed: “Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy” by Big & Rich

COFFEY performed: “Waiting On The World To Change” by John Mayer

PEARL HEART performed: “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” by Bon Jovi

MELISSA performed: “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin