Comparing ''American Idol'' and ''Nashville Star''
One's a little bit country, the other a little bit rock & roll, but Nashville Star and American Idol have experienced serious song crossover this season. Here are three ditties that pulled double duty.
NASHVILLE STAR VS AMERICAN IDOL
Chris Young vs. Bucky Covington
''Real Good Man''
If you're a toothy blond kid with no discernible stage presence, do not
attempt a Tim McGraw song. Where Idol's Covington mumbled, Star's comely
Young unbuttoned his shirt and cut straight to the heart of every lady
in the room. WINNER: Young
Kristen McNamara vs. Paris Bennett
''How Do I Live''
In 1997, there were two competing versions of this tune vying for your
love. Just as LeAnn Rimes' pop version trumped Trisha Yearwood's
traditional take, AI's silky-smooth Bennett managed to out-lung the
listless McNamara. WINNER: Bennett
Kenny Rogers vs. Kenny Rogers
''I Can't Unlove You''
Forget the song — he gave basically the same performance while
guest-starring on both shows. But holy (medical) makeover, you cannot
convince me that that is Kenny Rogers. Has anyone given this dude a DNA
test lately? WINNER: Neither.
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