Network:
CMT
Season:
2
Genre:
Reality

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Tune In FRIDAY's 8/7c, only on CMT
Starring:
John Rich, Bobby Brown, Carnie Wilson, Dee Snider, Diana DeGarmo, Julio Iglesias Jr., Maureen McCormick, Sisqó
Plot Outline:
Known for pushing the limits of mainstream country music with the genre-bending MuzikMafia, John Rich, of the hit country duo Big & Rich, takes on his biggest challenge yet. He takes seven established performers from every realm of the entertainment and music industries and immerses them in all things country for a chance to break out as the next big country superstar. The one who is most successful at crossing over by the end of the series will have a country single produced by Rich.

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CMT’s HIT SERIES, GONE COUNTRY, RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON

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CMT’s highest rated series ever, GONE COUNTRY, returns with Nashville hitmaker, John Rich, as host for a second season of antics with a brand new cast of characters who are each vying for a chance at country success. GONE COUNTRY 2 will take seven new celebrities from every realm of the entertainment industries and immerse them in all things country for a chance to break out as a country star. Production for GONE COUNTRY 2, which will premiere in August 2008, is currently underway in Nashville.

The cast for GONE COUNTRY 2 includes:

Sebastian Bach – singer, songwriter, Broadway actor; former lead singer of Skid Row
Irene Cara – GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winning singer, songwriter; actress, “Fame”
Mikalah Gordon – singer, host, actress; 2005 “American Idol” finalist
Jermaine Jackson – TV personality, former lead singer of The Jackson 5
Chris Kirkpatrick – TV personality, music producer, member of *NSYNC
Lorenzo Lamas – musical theater actor; actor “Renegade” and “Falcon Crest”
Sean Young – actress, “Blade Runner” and ”Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”

This season, the competition is more intense as Rich enlists more help from his Nashville friends to put these seven country music-driven celebrities to the test during this two-week challenge. Each celebrity will again be paired two of Nashville's finest songwriters with whom they write a country single. In addition to meeting with songwriters, in each episode the cast will compete in challenges that test them musically and physically to adapt to a life in country music, both on and off the stage. At the end of the two weeks, the artist that is most prepared to impress a country audience, as determined by Rich, will record and release their single to country radio.

Watch Full Episodes of Gone Country

Gone Country | Episode 1 | "Comin' To My City"
Click to watch Gone Country | Episode 1 | Comin' To My City The cast arrives at the Nashville mansion and gets to know each other. John Rich introduces himself to the group and joins them for a down-home Southern dinner. Rich later announces they will each have to compose an original country song and perform this song in front of a live Nashville audience.
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Gone Country | Episode 2 | "Cooking Up a MuzikMafia Showdown"
Click to watch Gone Country | Episode 2 | Cooking Up a MuzikMafia Showdown John Rich and asks the cast to host a meal for his MuzikMafia family, using his grandmother's recipes. After dinner, the Mafia challenges the group to perform each of their hits onstage. Nerves and tensions mount as the contestants test their skills before their first live audience in Nashville.
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Gone Country | Episode 3 | "Country Livin'"
Click to watch Gone Country | Episode 3 | Country Livin' John Rich takes the cast to Gretchen Wilson's ranch to learn the country way of life. The redneck woman puts the group to work.That evening, the group heads downtown for a hick-chick challenge. Tempers flare later in the evening.
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Gone Country | Episode 4 | "Washing Cars and Baring Souls"
Click to watch Gone Country | Episode 4 | Washing Cars and Baring Souls John Rich advises the cast that going country is also about helping out your fellow neighbor. The group is challenged to raise money by hosting a charity car wash for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. After the car wash, the cast travels to the hospital to meet the children.
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Gone Country | Episode 5 | "Image is Everything"
Click to watch Gone Country | Episode 5 | Image is Everything John Rich turns to the contestants' physical image and introduces them to legendary designer, Manuel, who will provide the group with special attire for their final performance. After shopping, the cast heads back to the mansion for another lesson in image -- preparing for press interviews when changing their image.
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Gone Country | Episode 6 | "Demo Day and Critiques"
Click to watch Gone Country | Episode 6 | Demo Day and Critiques A note from Rich tells the cast that later in the day they will be recording a demo of their country singles and he will review each track that evening. Afterwards, the group scrambles to interpret their critiques and begin to question their future in country music.
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Gone Country | Episode 7 | "Finale: Who Has Gone Country"
Click to watch Gone Country | Episode 7 | Who Has Gone Country The final performance is upon the cast, and their nerves are on edge as they prepare to present Nashville with their songs. The cast takes the stage and performs. In the end, only one is named the Gone Country winner.
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Gone Country | Final Performances

Click to watch Gone Country | Final Performances See the final performances the Gone Country cast members.
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What Do You Think of the New Season 2 Cast of Gone Country?

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Come to the Season Finale Taping of Gone Country 2!

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David wrote at 1:57pm on May 15th, 2008
Anyone went to GC2 Finale Taping at Wildhorse Saloon last night??
Heather wrote at 10:40pm on May 13th, 2008
I was at the taping for the finale of season 1 last year. I just moved to TN on Monday so you will definitely see me at the finale of season 2 also!
Ruth wrote at 9:58pm on May 10th, 2008
Hey Season 2 has started taping. They where in Paris Tn. tonight to tape them in a Demolition Derby. I was there... it was really cool. Can't wait for the season to start in August.
Jodie wrote at 3:58pm on May 6th, 2008
I am so excited that there will be a season 2. I hope that CMT will release the first season on dvd.
Angel wrote at 1:49pm on May 6th, 2008
Diana should have won. she was the best
she should have won american idol to

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