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Dayton Daily News Sign In E-mail preferences GONE COUNTRY 'Nashville Star' tops 'Idol' for real-deal drama By Nancy WilsonDayton Daily News The whole country is American Idol-crazy, including me.

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But a true country fan knows where the real American Idol is — on USA Network going by the name of Nashville Star.

Star is a little late for me, because it airs at 10 p.m.

Tuesdays.

However, USA offers plenty of reruns, so I can catch it at a more user-friendly hour.

If you're unfamiliar with Nashville Star, shame on you.

It's in its fourth season and, like American Idol, the finalists compete for a title, voted on by fans.

Each week has a theme and a guest inspiration.

There are also three judges.

Unlike Idol, you don't have to endure endless William Hung-type auditions to get to the good stuff.

Star starts with 10 finalists.

There are two permanent judges, record producer Anastasia Brown and singer/songwriter...

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