My Kind of Country is an American country music competition television series that features international competitors.[1] It is created by Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves.[2] My Kind of Country premiered on Apple TV+ on March 24, 2023.[3]
| My Kind of Country | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Interactive reality game show |
| Created by | |
| Directed by | Sam Wrench |
| Judges | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production locations | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Production company | Hello Sunshine |
| Original release | |
| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | March 24 – April 7, 2023 |
The show is judged by country musicians Mickey Guyton,[4] Jimmie Allen,[5] and Orville Peck.[6] The judges each choose four country artists from around the world to join their team, guide their teams of selected artists through various showcases and workshops, and make decisions as to which musicians advance to the next round, and which are eliminated.[7]
Micaela Kleinsmith from Cape Town, South Africa, is the first winner of My Kind of Country. As her prize, Kleinsmith received $100,000 and extensive advertisement from Apple Music.[8]
Contestants
edit| Name | Coach | Hometown | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micaela Kleinsmith | Orville Peck | Cape Town, South Africa | Winner | [9] |
| Chuck Adams | Mickey Guyton | Nashville, Tennessee | Finalist | [10] |
| Dhruv Visvanath | Jimmie Allen | New Delhi, India | Finalist | [11] |
| Ale Aguirre | Jimmie Allen | Chihuahua, Mexico | Finalist | [12] |
| Wandile | Mickey Guyton | Johannesburg, South Africa | Eliminated episode 6 | [13] |
| The Betsies | Mickey Guyton | Cape Town, South Africa | Eliminated episode 5 | [14] |
| Congo Cowboys | Orville Peck | Cape Town, South Africa | Eliminated episode 5 | [15] |
| Justin Serrao | Jimmie Allen | Johannesburg, South Africa | Eliminated episode 4 | [16] |
| Camille Parker | Jimmie Allen | Durham, North Carolina | Eliminated episode 4 | [17] |
| Alisha Pais | Orville Peck | Goa, India | Eliminated episode 4 | [18] |
| Ismay Hellman | Orville Peck | Petaluma, California | Eliminated episode 3 | [19] |
| Ashlie Amber | Mickey Guyton | Nashville, Tennessee | Eliminated episode 2 | [20] |
Contestant Progress
edit| Contestant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7/8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micaela Kleinsmith | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Winner | ||
| Ale Aguirre | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Runner-Up | ||
| Chuck Adams | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Runner-Up | ||
| Dhruv Visvanath | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Runner-Up | ||
| Wandile | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Eliminated | |||
| The Betsies | Advanced | Advanced | Eliminated | ||||
| Congo Cowboys | Advanced | Advanced | Eliminated | ||||
| Justin Serrao | Advanced | Eliminated | |||||
| Camille Parker | Advanced | Eliminated | |||||
| Alisha Pais | Advanced | Eliminated | |||||
| Ismay Hellman | Eliminated | ||||||
| Ashlie Amber | Eliminated | ||||||
Color key:
Winner
Runner-up
Advanced
Eliminated
Performances
editJimmie Allen's Showcase
edit| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Visvanath | "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash | Advanced |
| Camille Parker | "Space Cowboy" by Kacey Musgraves | Advanced |
| Ale Aguirre | "Home" by Phillip Phillips | Advanced |
| Justin Serrao | "Wild World" by Cat Stevens | Advanced |
Mickey Guyton's Showcase
edit| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wandile | "Just the Two of Us" by Bill Withers | Advanced |
| The Betsies | "Keep Your Heart Young" by Brandi Carlile | Advanced |
| Ashlie Amber | "Crazy For You" by Madonna | Eliminated |
| Chuck Adams | "Golden" by Harry Styles | Advanced |
Orville Peck's Showcase
edit| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Micaela Kleinsmith | "Need You Now" by Lady A | Advanced |
| Ismay Hellman | "Linger" by The Cranberries | Eliminated |
| Alisha Pais | "Glitter in the Air" by Pink | Advanced |
| Congo Cowboys | "Jolene" by Dolly Parton | Advanced |
Jimmie Allen's Collaboration Workshop
edit| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Camille Parker | "Youngblood" by 5 Seconds of Summer | Eliminated |
| Congo Cowboys | Advanced | |
| Ale Aguirre | "Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn | Advanced |
| Dhruv Visvanath | Advanced | |
| Justin Serrao | "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye | Eliminated |
| Micaela Kleinsmith | Advanced | |
| The Betsies | "The Weight" by The Band | Advanced |
| Chuck Adams | Advanced | |
| Alisha Pais | "Circles" by Post Malone | Eliminated |
| Wandile | Advanced |
Mickey Guyton's Performance Workshop
edit| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Micaela Kleinsmith | "Good Kisser" by Lake Street Dive | Advanced |
| Dhruv Visvananth | "Write" by Dhruv Visvanath | Advanced |
| Chuck Adams | "Colder Weather" by Zac Brown Band | Advanced |
| Congo Cowboys | "Ophelia" by The Lumineers | Eliminated |
| The Betsies | "Drinking Your Kind" by The Betsies | Eliminated |
| Ale Aguirre | "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes | Advanced |
| Wandile | "Our Lives Matter" by Wandile | Advanced |
Orville Peck's Visual Storytelling Workshop
edit| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Adams | "Take Me As I Am" by Chuck Adams | Advanced |
| Wandile | "So High" by John Legend | Eliminated |
| Ale Aguirre | "Distancia" by Ale Aguirre | Advanced |
| Micaela Kleinsmith | "Butterfly" by Micaela Kleinsmith | Advanced |
| Dhruv Visvanath | "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish | Advanced |
Finale
edit- Group Performance: "Gone Country" by Alan Jackson
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Visvanath | "Style" by Taylor Swift | Runner-Up |
| "Dear Madeline" by Dhruv Visvanath | ||
| Ale Aguirre | "Hacia Ningún Lugar" by Ale Aguirre | Runner-Up |
| "The Only Exception" by Paramore | ||
| Micaela Kleinsmith | "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry | Winner |
| "Stupid Love" by Micaela Kleinsmith | ||
| Chuck Adams | "A.P.C.H." by Chuck Adams | Runner-Up |
| "Hold Back the River" by James Bay |
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original release date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Jimmie Allen's Showcase" | March 24, 2023 | 101 |
| 2 | "Mickey Guyton's Showcase" | March 24, 2023 | 102 |
| 3 | "Orville Peck's Showcase" | March 24, 2023 | 103 |
| 4 | "Jimmie Allen's Collaboration Workshop" | March 31, 2023 | 104 |
| 5 | "Mickey Guyton's Performance Workshop" | March 31, 2023 | 105 |
| 6 | "Orville Peck's Visual Storytelling Workshop" | March 31, 2023 | 106 |
| 7 | "Finale Part I" | April 7, 2023 | 107 |
| 8 | "Finale Part II" | April 7, 2023 | 108 |
References
edit- ↑ "'My Kind of Country' Trailer Introduces 12 Music Hopefuls Hand-Picked by Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen, Orville Peck". Rolling Stone. March 10, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (March 22, 2023). "Kacey Musgraves & Reese Witherspoon Talk Genre-Expanding New Music Competition 'My Kind of Country'". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ↑ Willman, Chris (March 10, 2023). "First 'My Kind of Country' Trailer From Apple TV+ Has Mickey Guyton, Orville Peck, Jimmie Allen Pushing Diverse Outsiders Toward Nashville". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ↑ "'My Kind Of Country's Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen and Orville Peck on Diversity in Country Music (Exclusive) | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. March 21, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ↑ Review-Journal, C. L. Gaber Special to the Las Vegas (March 30, 2023). "Jimmie Allen helping others chase their dreams | Las Vegas Review-Journal". Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ↑ Sim, Bernardo (March 29, 2023). "Orville Peck talks 'My Kind of Country' series on Apple TV+". Q Voice News. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ↑ "'My Kind of Country': Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen, Orville Peck scout for diverse voices". USA TODAY. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ ""My Kind of Country" Season 1 Winner Micaela Kleinsmith is Bringing Black Queer Representation to the Country Music World - GLAAD". glaad.org. April 7, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (April 7, 2023). "Micaela Kleinsmith Named Winner Of 'My Kind Of Country' On Apple TV+". MusicRow.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ "My Kind Of Country: Meet Chuck Adams". Yahoo Entertainment. April 25, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Ear and there: One Indian musician's journey from desi to country". Hindustan Times. April 15, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Mexican singer Ale Aguirre competes on Apple TV+'s 'My Kind of Country'". Al Día News. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ "My Kind of Country — reality TV show with heart". TimesLIVE. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ Shreya, Kumari (April 2, 2023). "The Betsies: Where Are My Kind of Country's Contestants Now?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ Jones, Monique. "The Congo Cowboys Bring Africa To Country Music In 'My Kind Of Country' Exclusive Clip". Shadow and Act. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ "My Kind Of Country: South Africans Competing in Global Singing Comp!". Good Things Guy. March 27, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ Shreya, Kumari (April 2, 2023). "Camille Parker: Where is My Kind of Country's Contestant Now?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ Shreya, Kumari (April 2, 2023). "Alisha Pais: Where is My Kind of Country Contestant Now?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Local country artist finds new rhythms after appearance on Apple TV+ show". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. June 14, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ↑ Uitti, Jacob (March 29, 2023). "'My Kind of Country' Contestant Ashlie Amber Is on the Rise". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 15, 2023.