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Posted by Chris Sanders Mar 5, 2007 |
USA Network's Nashville Star wrapped up it's fifth season this past Thursday night, crowning the second female winner in the show's history. (The only other female winner was Erica Jo, whose debut single "I Break Things" never received much recognition from radio.)
Angela Hacker was the last singer standing after all the votes were counted, beating out her brother Zac Hacker, and will try to make a career on Music Row. She joins the list of winners that includes Buddy Jewel, Erica Jo, Brad Cotter, and Chris Young. Besides Buddy Jewel, these are not exactly household names, and the Nashville Star win doesn't turn into instant gold like a American idol win, we'll keep an eye on Angela Hacker and see if she can buck the trend.
If you haven't been following the show, and want to know a little about this year's winner, here's some information given by www.usanetwork.com
Name: Angela Hacker
Age: 29
Hometown: Muscal Shoals, Alabama
Angela has always loved music and musical instruments, which were all over her house as a child. Her parents were both into music, as well as her three older sisters who sang and played. Angela was very shy around most people and waited until 13 before singing publicly at a school talent contest. With a win in the contest, the adrenaline rush was intense and hasn't quit since.
Through the years, Angela worked hard to be better herself at her craft, playing everywhere she could. From talent contests to bars to weddings and funerals (really), Angela did it all. Over the past year, Angela has been writing and recording with some of her local idols such as Jimmy Nutt, who encouraged her to go to The House of Fame and get to work.