The twelve Nashville Star finalists each had the opportunity to shine as they performed country standards during the first round of competition.

Miranda Lambert:

"Honky Tonk Blues" - Hank Williama

Buddy Jewell:

"Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" - Eddy Arnold

Brandon Silveira:

"Act Naturally" - Buck Owens

Anne Louise Blythe:

"Poor, Poor Pitiful Me" - Terri Clark

Travis Howard:

"Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain" - Willie Nelson

Brandi Gibson:

"Walking After Midnight" - Patsy Cline

Prentiss Varnon:

"Hey Good Lookin'" - Hank Williams

Amy Chappell :

"Son of a Preacher Man" - Dusty Springfield

Kristen Kissling:

"Heartbreak Hotel" - Elvis Presley

John Arthur Martinez:

"When You Say Nothing At All" - Keith Whitley

Tasha Valentine:

"Your Cheating Heart" - Roy Acuff

Jamey Garner:

"Two More Bottles of Wine" - Emmylou Harris