Angela,

I told you when this began that my wife and I have ALWAYS picked the winners , and we're picking you!

Each week we see you, our minds haven't changed, Buddy Jewell is the only one we've heard anything from though, so don't get into that "sophomore" slump . So many performers make that first initial flash in the pan, but quickly stop cooking after their first recipe . Have some songs ready to go just like Buddy did, then you can get out there quickly, with a NEW set of songs. Pool writers, friends, and other eager new talents to use the resources available to you. YOU HAVE THE TALENT, and don't buy into that line that Nashville will give you about "PAYING YOUR DUES" .

Anastasia was not entirely right about your wardrobe, but she did make a point. Have you seen this weeks "look" poll? You need to be just a little more "dressy", but still maintain your "honesty". Don't try to be something you're not, but let us see the "more feminine" side of you also . I love the fact that I see your son holding up a sign every week that says "vote for my mom" Reba is a "mom" too, but have you seen some of the dresses that she has worn over the years? She used to be married to a Rodeo man, but now in her second marriage, and still can wear jeans and a tank top, as well as some pretty fashionable dresses. We've seen enough of the Gretchen Wilson side of you, now WOW us with a little bit of the Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, and Reba side of you(we know you got it). Unfortunately for a performer, sometimes you have to be all things to all people. FIND your audience, and EXPERIMENT a little, no one will fault you for looking glamorous........your husband and son will love it. America may fall in love with you, but your family gets to take you home.......

You are still the #1 contender for the Nashville Star title, you can own the show, get in our face just a little bit. Concerts can sell out, but if you're not on the radio, everyone will forget you exist. No tickets will be sold, and you'll be forever in the "has been'' market bargain bin special..........not what I see for you..........I see Lacy J. Dalton in you as well as Tanya Tucker, maybe a little Kitty Wells, and Skeeter Davis.......

Know when to be Saucy and Sassy as well as Demure and Lady-like, nobody likes a doormat, and nobody loves a showoff......mediation is the answer......example, have a little wine with your dinner, but don't get drunk; pray in church , but take a baseball bat to the person who would harm your child........

We Love you Angela, keep up the GOOD WORK!

Angela Just keep doing what you have done so far,WOW the ones in the audience there and blow the socks off the viewers at home,kepp improving from week to week and putting that soul and emotion into everything you sing.Be who you want to be and you dont have to pray in church you can pray anywhere you choose.Just keep bring it like you have and you will be the new Nashville Star.It's yours for the taking so take it.

Yoda, as you can see, if you read this CAREFULLY(Don't let it get ahead of you) I also told Angela to take a baseball bat to someone who would harm her child.......let me CLARIFY myself....I was telling Angela that MEDIATION not MEDITATION was her best route.......BEING HERSELF and NOT being AFRAID to be was the best route. I know that we are in agreement there, just wanted to clarify that her religion was not the issue, being herself was......I already know her to be a christian, now I want to see the performer, and she has NAILED it WEEK AFTER WEEK.........Just trying to give advice on how she can (KEPP) KEEP on improving from week to week, you're right, it is HERS FOR THE TAKING........and her performance of "I was country when country wasn't cool" was RIGHT ON THE MONEY.......ALL OF NASHVILLE STAR'S MONEY and RECORDING CONTRACTS TOO! And she can (keep bring it) Keep bringing it every week, see how carefully I scrutinize what I'm saying.......she's GREAT, but your advice.......spell check, learn to use it...... I apologize ahead of time, and am sorry that my intended message was not clear, and I apologize to you YODA if I seem to be insulting toward you, that is not my intention, nor like me at all, I AM a Preacher, and do not cram my religion down people's throats as so many in my profession do, just want to see ANGELA WIN>>>>>>>