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Named by Television Week as one of the "10 Most Bankable Stars in Syndication" and honored by Shape magazine as one of the "20 Hottest Stars Right Now," Nancy O'Dell has earned a reputation as one of Hollywood's leading entertainment journalists by co-anchoring the nationally syndicated entertainment news program "Access Hollywood" and by contributing reports to NBC News's "Today Show" and "Dateline."
A member of the Academy of Country Music, she was the original host and consulting producer of "Nashville Star," a nationwide search for the next great country music artist, for USA Network. O'Dell has hosted the live national "Golden Globes Arrivals Special" the past six years for NBC and The Emmys arrivals show for ABC in 2000 and for Fox in 1999. Further, she has been asked to co-host NBC's live network coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade seven years straight, beginning in 2000.
An award-winning journalist, O'Dell has been honored with three Associated Press awards, two Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Awards, and is a six-time Emmy Award nominee.
A native of South Carolina, O’Dell received a great honor when that state’s governor declared Feb. 1, 2006, Nancy O’Dell Day in the entire state. Additionally, she was inducted into South Carolina’s Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 1998 as the youngest member ever in recognition of her journalistic success. O’Dell is a summa cum laude honors graduate of Clemson University.
"When I was asked in 2001 to join the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, I was deeply honored. Especially in light of the tragedies of September 11, I was moved to get involved with a national organization that for so long has done so much good. I began my career as a broadcast television anchor/reporter in Charleston, S.C. It was there that I saw firsthand the commitment of the Red Cross to family and community during the recovery from Hurricane Hugo. Later, as an anchor for NBC in Miami, I played witness to the revitalization of Florida following Hurricane Andrew. In covering both disasters, I was amazed at the efforts of the Red Cross and all of its volunteers. The organization works tirelessly to help those affected by tragedy…not only in the first few days following an event, but also for years after. It is with pride that I continue my volunteer service on their National Celebrity Cabinet. To be able to contribute to the many efforts of the American Red Cross and to encourage others to volunteer is my duty." -- Nancy O'Dell |
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