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By Bret Federigan
MSN TV
It was closing time for fan favorite Coffey, as he was eliminated last night on the penultimate episode of "Nashville Star." The single dad from Los Angeles, whose camera-friendly grin and easy charisma made him among the more compelling of an otherwise flat slate of finalists, had been battling criticism from the judges that he was more style than substance. Fans at home came to the same conclusion; Coffey's country credibility just didn't pass muster with the knowledgeable viewing audience. The search for the next great country singing act was narrowed to three candidates after the four remaining finalists performed before the live audience at the Acuff Theatre. After host Billy Ray Cyrus announced Coffey's departure from the competition, the other three finalists performed again. Last week, Ashlee Hewitt was eliminated by audience vote.
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Performance Recap
Much has changed since the show's
debut; gone are the teenage acts and pop wannabe's masquerading in cowboy gear.
The four finalists produced their strongest television performances to date. And
with the exception of dear departed Coffey, the contestants last night actually
sounded like country acts. Here's a look at what the final four sang and what
the judges had to say:
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Shawn: The Iowa native rocked out to Gretchen Wilson's "Here for the Party," demonstrating newfound confidence behind the microphone and in front of the camera.
