John Rich, the producing/singing/songwriting half of country duo Big & Rich, is inviting celebrities to get their twang on. Rich is set to host a new show on CMT called 'Gone Country,' which casts several non-country music celebrities competing for a career in country music.
The eclectic group of celebrities starring on the reality show will include rapper Bobby Brown, Latin pop crooner Julio Iglesias Jr., pop singer Carnie Wilson (Wilson Phillips), glam-rocker Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), 'American Idol' runner-up Diana DeGarmo, rapper/R&B star Sisqo and 'Marcia Brady' herself, Maureen McCormick. Those seven celebrities will not only try their hands at singing country music, but they'll also compete in various challenges to see whether they can handle a musician's lifestyle in Nashville. At the end of two weeks, the person who has proven themselves the most impressive as a country star will record and release a country song.
The six-episode series is set to premiere in January.
Reader Comments(1 of 1)
Teeat 10-21-2007
Ummm Bobby Brown isnt a rapper
Maxat 10-21-2007
I went to a car wash in nashville and they were all there...no joke 10/21/07
Im gonna be the dude named Max with the goofy dad at the car wash.
Kera Lenardat 10-26-2007
My husband and His Brother are the owners of the Smith Bros Car Wash that the charity wash was held. It was a great turnn out. Thanks to all that came and donated to the Vanderbilts Children Hospital. We want to thank John Rich and the Cast and Crew of Gone Country for letting us get involved. The cast members were great to work with. They all seemed to be in it for the children, they even took time out of their "duties" to make sure that the employees and their children got pics and autographs. They all signed a Smith Bros shirt for us, which we plan on diplaying at our Madison Location. If any of the cast ever needs a job, Smith Bros. will always hold them a spot!! Good Luck to them all, and thanks alot for everything you did for us and especially everything you did for the Childrens Clinc. God Bless You ALL!!
Sincerely
Kera Lenard
janieat 11-03-2007
John Rich,
You are a super talent! I am a teacher, and play your music for my students quite often. They are ESL (English as a Second Language) teens, and they find your lyrics fascinating. What a great way to learn English! The next time you are in Conn. look us up...
Janie