[Netizen]

Thanks, but its just common sense and I don't know why NS hasn't figured that out. They need to get their viewership up. That will also give their potential stars more exposure before they hit recording studios. I this really helped Kelly, Clay, Carrie and the others to varying degrees.

Do they get guest stars as well?

You know, the more I think about it, the more I think Dolly Parton or some other big name ought to look into getting that show off of cable and onto regular tv.

Did Garth Brooks retire and if so, do you know why? Maybe he could get that show back on track. They could easily have a successful show, if they just make a few changes. jmo

You're absolutely, 100% right about those polls, too!

[Texas2step]

Thanks, but its just common sense and I don't know why NS hasn't figured that out. They need to get their viewership up.

Their whole production values suck. They have better talent than AI, but the show is almost unwatchable. The set is dark, kind of like a honky tonk, the judges are crass and crude (lot's of "kick @ss" and other crap), boring hosts, etc. Without a DVR I couldn't watch it.

Do they get guest stars as well?

Yes, they have a guest star that sings. Usually someone currently on the charts. But they don't work with the contestants like AI does.

They need a lot more than a Dolly Parton or a Garth Brooks. They need to totally revamp the show - sets, hosts, judges, elimination process, etc.

[Wolfstar]

Do they get guest stars as well?

Yes, they do. Every week they have an established country artist on as a guest host, and they also do guest judges. Phil Vassar, who is a star in country music, is one of their regular judges. Leann Rhimes was the regular host last year and this year the hosts are Wynonna Judd and Cowboy Troy. But cable simply doesn't reach the same numbers of people that broadcast TV does.

As for Garth Brooks, I think he did retire. I don't follow country music closely, so I don't know why.

[Collier]

Hope you don't mind my jumping in here with my 2cents.

This is my 1st year watching NS. I love AI, and wanted more.

The reason I don't like it, even though I like country music, is because that's all it is each week. Country music. This IMO, makes the show boring. Whereas AI, is fun to watch because you don't know how the singers will perform each week with each new challenge.

In NS, they all sound great to me every week. But it gets old.