[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.

[LA Woman3]

You don't like Cowboy Troy as a host? : ) His belt buckle is a big as a license plate!

[Netizen]

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.

That's what I meant by some changes. It really wouldn't take that much. I figure Dolly is probably busy, unless she could fit into Dollywood somehow. ;)

Lighten the set up, get a better class of judges and maybe use idols elimination process. It's worked for them fairly well.