Nelson, Skynyrd among guests on ‘Nashville Star’

Buddy Jewell, winner of last season’s series, also will appear, as will Rodney Crowell, Joe Nichols and Montgomery Gentry.

The show’s second season premieres at 10 p.m. EST Saturday on cable televison’s USA Network. Jewell will perform his current single, “Sweet Southern Comfort” and accept a gold record for his debut album.

Montgomery Gentry will be on the show March 13, Nichols March 20, Crowell March 27, Nelson April 3, Lynyrd Skynyrd April 10, and Clark and Adkins April 17.

More guests are expected to be announced during the season.

The nine-week show combines country music with reality television by placing contestants in a Music Row house as they compete for a recording contract with Sony Music Nashville. Cameras capture their daily interaction and live performances, which are judged by viewers and industry professionals.
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