First off let me thank each and everyone of you that have so passionately expressed such interest in Nashville Star. We did everything we could to spread the most correct information regarding the casting process. I am sorry that at times it got confusing but after 8 regionals audition cities, 4 national semi finals, 10,000 home submission tapes, and over 45,000 auditions. The top 35 acts are in Nashville competing for the coveted spot in the top 10. I am honored to have had the chance to listen to so many of you and honestly think that the talent and enthusiasm for this project has surpassed everything that has come before it. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS AND TO ALL THAT WERE PART OF NASHVILLE STAR 2008.