Nashville Star Weekly Recap

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NASHVILLE STAR 2005 - Episode # 7 - April 12
Sara Evans was guest host, filling in for LeAnn Rimes, who was sidelined this week by a broken blood vessel in one of her vocal cords. Rimes has had to postpone several personal appearances and performance dates. Rimes' illness is the result of a severe case of viral bronchitis. Although there is no timetable for her return to the stage, her doctors expect a speedy recovery. LeAnn plans to return to 'Nashville Star' in timefor the April 26 finale.

Seven weeks into the season, Jamie O'Neal kicked off the show with her hitsingle, "Trying to Find Atlantis." Backstage correspondent Cledus T. Judd (sporting outrageous pink rimmedglasses!) moved to center stage -- co-hosting with Sara Evans.

Justin David was eliminated from the competition. Next week: highlights from contestants' hometown concerts. Tuesday, April 19, on USA Network at 10 PMET/PT/9 PM CT.