Bring It Home!
Alright, another one of my favorite aspects of these talent shows is when the remaining contestants get to go back to their hometown as heroes and "make Momma proud!" Not like this guy so much. The one with the dog-toy nose. 
Or this guy, the "Who wants to look up my nose like a periscope and stare into my thoughts?" guy. 
And then of course there's this, ahem, "stud"
......... who Bedazzled his face. 
And I thought I was taking a risk with a "mustache tattoo". This was with last year's contestants at Tootsie's
Anyway, I digest, so the final four have become the final 3. This week we lost Coffey, and I'll admit, that I was into him at first, then he got a little stale and then at the end I warmed back up again but that was probably because he was finally voted off. But how can you dislike such a positive, nice, and gracious soul? Truly a class act, but I agreed with John Rich, I just don't see him as a Nashville Star.
Another cool thing they did this episode was to have 
put on a concert in each hometown to raise money to assist kids who need to drop out of high school, but just can't afford it. Every year thousands of musical geniuses are way too smart for high school, and yet forced to stay in. This program helps them drop out early enough to get to their true calling of making music. Drop outs like these
* Bryan Adams
* Christina Aguilera
* Billie Joe Armstrong
* Louis Armstrong
* Fantasia Barrino
* Shirley Bassey
* Beck
* The Bee Gees
* Irving Berlin
* Bo Bice
* Clint Black
* Mary J. Blige
* Michael Bolton
* Sonny Bono
* David Bowie
* Michelle Branch
* Bushwick Bill
* Glen Campbell
* Ray Charles
* Cher
* Eric Clapton
* Kurt Cobain
* Joe Cocker
* Phil Collins
* Perry Como
* Elvis Costello
* Roger Daltrey
* Bo Diddley
* Céline Dion
* Thomas Dolby
* Steve Earle
* Duke Ellington
* Eminem
* Mark Oliver Everett
* Jose Feliciano
* Ella Fitzgerald
* Peter Frampton
* Aretha Franklin
* Jerry Garcia
* Marvin Gaye
* Boy George
* George Gershwin
* Benny Goodman
* Macy Gray
* Dave Grohl
* Woody Guthrie
* Merle Haggard
* George Harrison
* John Lee Hooker
* Fiona Horne
* Lena Horne
* Janis Ian
* Natalie Imbruglia
* Wolfman Jack
* Jay-Z
* Billy Joel
* Elton John
* Rickie Lee Jones
* Tom Jones
* Chaka Khan
* Kid Rock
* B.B. King
* Eartha Kitt
* Gladys Knight
* Avril Lavigne
* Little Richard
* Don Omar
* Brian Littrell
* LL Cool J
* Courtney Love
* Loretta Lynn
* Shirley Manson
* Chan Marshall
* Dean Martin
* Natalie Merchant
* George Michael
* Liza Minnelli
* Van Morrison
* Nelly
* Wayne Newton
* Sinéad O'Connor
* Kelly Osbourne
* Ozzy Osbourne
* Charlie Parker
* Tom Petty
* Sam Phillips
* Prince
* Otis Redding
* Busta Rhymes
* Axl Rose
* Ja Rule
* Scarface
* Seal
* Frank Sinatra
* Scott Stapp
* Ringo Starr
* Donna Summer
* James Taylor
* Randy Travis
* Tanya Tucker
* Steven Tyler
* Stevie Ray Vaughan
* Barry White
* Hank Williams
* Tammy Wynette
* Neil Young
So as you can see, the statistics are pretty overwhelming that if you want to be successful in the music business, you better drop out of school. (This opinion is in no way supported by NBC or it's affiliates and is intended solely for the use of irony)
This week my buddies and I decided to turn this episode into a drinking game. I've played drinking games to TV shows before, like having to drink whenever they say "who" in "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" 
Or watching Zane Lamprey's Three Sheets. 
Only this week we decided to do it every time Shawn Mayer bit her tongue. Here's the results in chronological order
And let me tell you, that's a tough drinking game! Which is why I felt like this the next day.
So first up we get to see Shawn Mayer go back to May City, Iowa, with one paved road and a population of 46 where they pulled out all the stops and dedicated quite the ornate and semi-permanent sign for her!
I'm sure she was like, "Whoa, is that plywood!!! And a 4 color screen-sign?!?! You really shouldn't have gone to that much trouble to represent our town on national television!" And I'm not sure of that NEXT THREE EXITS -> sign either. That looks like someone put it up last night to make the town look bigger. I'll bet the paint's still wet. Why would 46 people need 3 exits? Now if my math is correct, that means 15 and 1/3rd person live at each exit. Which would look like this. 
Do you know how hard it is too find a picture with 15 1/3rd people?
Again, I consider Shawn the one to be making leaps and bounds as we near the finish line. Both performances were signed, sealed and delivered with her authenticity and if it wasn't for the fact that Gabe has a much broader appeal to the country audience, she could provide an upset with her performances.
Speaking of Gabe, he traveled back to Lytle TX to what would appear to be the largest of the crowds. 10,000 strong is pretty compelling! They also chose to forego the plywood and go ahead and give him a Key to the City and a parade in his honor!
What kid doesn't one day dream of getting the key to the city? From there he acknowledged his departed father's 14 years of civic service and dedicated the key to him. That'll bode well with his audience and anyone with a pulse. Performance-wise he's one of the most consistent, and he continues to pick songs that accentuate his positives. He's cowboy through and through. I did like Jewel acknowledging that he doesn't over-sing, ever.
John Rich said that Gabe can bridge a gap to the hispanic community, but that'll never work because Congress has already considered a $30 billion dollar wall to keep most of them out, so he'd be up against the federal government on that one.
Jewel said she identified with Gabe because she comes from a small fishing town in Alaska. I'm not sure what that means, but as you can see, that's obviously where you catch the biggest rainbow trout. (Couldn't resist)
The final performance song for Coffey ended up being the incredibly appropriate nail in the coffin 
performance that I'd expect from him, with his banal rendition of "Sweet Home Alabama". An nteresting interpretation of the song, but still, very ordinary in the big picture. He also got quite a warm LA welcome and even a star on the walk of fame!
Next we headed to Arlington, TX for Melissa Lawson's return, and I gotta tell you, she is as real as it gets. And yes, Arlington can afford a Key to the City as well! So if you are keeping track, we have 2 keys to the city, a parade, a star on the walk of fame and some plywood. I will say, that when they asked someone from May City, IA why they didn't give Shawn a key to the city, their answer made perfect sense. They said, "Cuz, it's never locked anyway!"
I will say she looks good with her hair straightened and she continues to blast those pipes of hers. My only complaint would be that I don't want to hear 
Pat Benatar..........ever. Here's a crazy idea, how about a country song, or more originals?
I have to give her credit because after her first song Jeffrey tells her to tone it down and then on her next performance she came out and paid no attention to his advice whatsoever and belted it out again with "Jesus Take the Wheel"
I do like her for being so real. Did you see her get out of the limo with her baby on her hip? That's great. I will say that as much as I like drinking, I didn't think it was right for her to allow those kids to attack the limo mini bar though.
Sadly she might be too real for the music business. I think that's what John Rich was referring to when he questioned why she wants to win. I'm pretty sure she solidified alot of votes with her answer though. Because she said "it would change not only my life, but the lives of my children (hubby's already out of the picture) and as a mother that's my responsibility!" Good for you, gal! I even cheered on that one. Genuine, thought out and rational. It wasn't like Miss Teen South Carolina's answer (http://helptheiraq.ytmnd.com ).
Which wasn't much different than the blathering of Shawn after elimination time started. She said after advancing, and I quote, that "I'm not only making this dream come true for me, but I'm making it come true for anyone who's ever had a dream." That's a pretty big undertaking. Might wanna put some restrictions on those dreams. I mean uh, I had a dream. In fact I had a dream last night with her in it, and I'm positive it didn't come true. But it's the thought that counts!
Her rendition of "The Dance" by Garth was truly moving and John Rich really nailed it when she said she's the Most Improved Player of the past 10 weeks. She's poised to battle to the end.
So it's down to Coffey and Gabe, and this is a no-brainer; which is what scared me. Of course before elimination they ask him how he feels to be up against Gabe? What kind of question is that? And can't we dress the poor guy accordingly? How do you think he feels? Um, Gee I don't know, I'd say nervous since I can grow rice in my armpits right now. But again a class act all the way. I do look forward to hearing more from him. Just not on this show
And as he waves good bye, I do as well. One more week folks and we find out who the new Nashville Star is! I will say this is probably the closest finish I've ever seen in the history of the show. Gabe's got the slight lead, but it's any one of theirs to win.
As usual leave a message at the beep. (BEEP)
I'm guessing Melissa is going to win it. Based on her ability to belt, not her ability to be a star. In my opinion, America does not know how to vote and in the future maybe the judges' opinion should count for at least 50% of the decision? I get tired of the winners going nowhere.
I really want Melissa to win. She is amazing. As I've said all along, it's going to be between her and Gabe. Shawn making it into the top three was kind of suprising, though. However, I'd rather it be her than Coffey. I'm excited about tonight!
What's with the high school dropout thing? Seriously? I'm a high school dropout, and darn proud of it. Can't they see that high school just doesn't WORK for some people? I mean, I just decided to go to college instead... Is there a problem with that?
And go Gabe! I love Melissa too. But Gabe has been my favorite the entire time.
Mellisa is amazing im glad shes finally getting there. I used to watch her in church, to hear her live is great. A true star, she dosnt belt out all the time!
As one of the 46 people from May City, IA... member of that same Fire Department that Shawn's on... I resent the remark about the "Next three exits" sign... that's been a trademark of our town for years. That's the key feature that sets us apart from all the other small towns in Iowa!! And as far as the key to the city... you have a valid point!
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