Buddy Jewell was the 1ST winner of USA Network's reality-based hit show "Nashville Star". The true viewer favorite, Buddy captured 65% of the nationwide voting and beat out 11 other contestants, including, MIRANDA LAMBERT, by over 2 MILLION votes on the final episode! His self-titled Columbia Records release debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts, certifying GOLD and garnering two back-to-back TOP FIVE hits: "Sweet Southern Comfort" and "Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)" Both tunes have had 1 million radio air plays. Buddy has received multiple award nominations by the Grammy's, ACM’s, CMA’s and CMT, as well as the International Country Gospel Music Association's “Entertainer of the Year” and “Crossover Artist of the Year” awards. http://www.buddyjewell.com/news/