Place Name Sex Age Hometown Week Eliminated
1 Buddy Jewell M 41 Osceola, Arkansas Winner
2 John Arthur Martinez M 41 Marble Falls, Texas Finale (May 3, 2003)
3 Miranda Lambert F 19 Lindale, Texas Finale (May 3, 2003
Miranda Lambert came in third but I have to admit I voted for Buddy Jewel.
Buddy Jewell was an incredibly likable and compelling guy. He won a lot of votes on that. I was rooting for him. Not sure I took the time to vote. I do remember Miranda in the competition. She was very good. I didn’t realize until a few years ago that she was the one on the show.