My Kind of Country (American TV series)

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My Kind of Country
Genre Interactive reality game show
Created by
Directed bySam Wrench
Judges
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Reese Witherspoon
  • Sara Rea
  • Lauren Neustadter
  • Kacey Musgraves
  • Jason Owen
  • Izzie Pick Ibarra
Production locationsNashville, Tennessee
Production company Hello Sunshine
Original release
Network Apple TV+
ReleaseMarch 24 (2023-03-24) –
April 7, 2023 (2023-04-07)

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]

Contents

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

NameCoachHometownResultSource
Micaela Kleinsmith Orville Peck Cape Town, South Africa Winner [9]
Chuck AdamsMickey Guyton Nashville, Tennessee Finalist [10]
Dhruv Visvanath Jimmie Allen New Delhi, India Finalist [11]
Ale AguirreJimmie Allen Chihuahua, Mexico Finalist [12]
WandileMickey Guyton Johannesburg, South Africa Eliminated episode 6 [13]
The BetsiesMickey GuytonCape Town, South AfricaEliminated episode 5 [14]
Congo Cowboys Orville Peck Cape Town, South AfricaEliminated episode 5 [15]
Justin SerraoJimmie AllenJohannesburg, South AfricaEliminated 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 GuytonNashville, TennesseeEliminated episode 2 [20]

Contestant Progress

Contestant1234567/8
Micaela KleinsmithAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedWinner
Ale AguirreAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedRunner-Up
Chuck AdamsAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedRunner-Up
Dhruv VisvanathAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedRunner-Up
WandileAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedEliminated
The BetsiesAdvancedAdvancedEliminated
Congo CowboysAdvancedAdvancedEliminated
Justin SerraoAdvancedEliminated
Camille ParkerAdvancedEliminated
Alisha PaisAdvancedEliminated
Ismay HellmanEliminated
Ashlie AmberEliminated

Color key:

  Winner
  Runner-up
  Advanced
  Eliminated

Performances

Jimmie Allen's Showcase

ContestantSongResult
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

ContestantSongResult
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

ContestantSongResult
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

ContestantSongResult
Camille Parker"Youngblood" by 5 Seconds of Summer Eliminated
Congo CowboysAdvanced
Ale Aguirre"Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn Advanced
Dhruv VisvanathAdvanced
Justin Serrao"Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye Eliminated
Micaela KleinsmithAdvanced
The Betsies"The Weight" by The Band Advanced
Chuck AdamsAdvanced
Alisha Pais"Circles" by Post Malone Eliminated
WandileAdvanced

Mickey Guyton's Performance Workshop

ContestantSongResult
Micaela Kleinsmith"Good Kisser" by Lake Street Dive Advanced
Dhruv Visvananth"Write" by Dhruv VisvanathAdvanced
Chuck Adams"Colder Weather" by Zac Brown Band Advanced
Congo Cowboys"Ophelia" by The Lumineers Eliminated
The Betsies"Drinking Your Kind" by The BetsiesEliminated
Ale Aguirre"Stitches" by Shawn Mendes Advanced
Wandile"Our Lives Matter" by WandileAdvanced

Orville Peck's Visual Storytelling Workshop

ContestantSongResult
Chuck Adams"Take Me As I Am" by Chuck AdamsAdvanced
Wandile"So High" by John Legend Eliminated
Ale Aguirre"Distancia" by Ale AguirreAdvanced
Micaela Kleinsmith"Butterfly" by Micaela KleinsmithAdvanced
Dhruv Visvanath"Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish Advanced

Finale

ContestantSongResult
Dhruv Visvanath"Style" by Taylor Swift Runner-Up
"Dear Madeline" by Dhruv Visvanath
Ale Aguirre"Hacia Ningún Lugar" by Ale AguirreRunner-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 AdamsRunner-Up
"Hold Back the River" by James Bay

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release dateProd.
code
1"Jimmie Allen's Showcase"March 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)101
2"Mickey Guyton's Showcase"March 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)102
3"Orville Peck's Showcase"March 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)103
4"Jimmie Allen's Collaboration Workshop"March 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)104
5"Mickey Guyton's Performance Workshop"March 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)105
6"Orville Peck's Visual Storytelling Workshop"March 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)106
7"Finale Part I"April 7, 2023 (2023-04-07)107
8"Finale Part II"April 7, 2023 (2023-04-07)108

References

  1. ↑ "'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.
  2. ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (March 22, 2023). "Kacey Musgraves & Reese Witherspoon Talk Genre-Expanding New Music Competition 'My Kind of Country'". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "'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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Sim, Bernardo (March 29, 2023). "Orville Peck talks 'My Kind of Country' series on Apple TV+". Q Voice News. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  7. ↑ "'My Kind of Country': Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen, Orville Peck scout for diverse voices". USA TODAY. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  8. ↑ ""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.
  9. ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (April 7, 2023). "Micaela Kleinsmith Named Winner Of 'My Kind Of Country' On Apple TV+". MusicRow.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  10. ↑ "My Kind Of Country: Meet Chuck Adams". Yahoo Entertainment. April 25, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Ear and there: One Indian musician's journey from desi to country". Hindustan Times. April 15, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Mexican singer Ale Aguirre competes on Apple TV+'s 'My Kind of Country'". Al Día News. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  13. ↑ "My Kind of Country — reality TV show with heart". TimesLIVE. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  14. ↑ Shreya, Kumari (April 2, 2023). "The Betsies: Where Are My Kind of Country's Contestants Now?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  15. ↑ Jones, Monique. "The Congo Cowboys Bring Africa To Country Music In 'My Kind Of Country' Exclusive Clip". Shadow and Act. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  16. ↑ "My Kind Of Country: South Africans Competing in Global Singing Comp!". Good Things Guy. March 27, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  17. ↑ Shreya, Kumari (April 2, 2023). "Camille Parker: Where is My Kind of Country's Contestant Now?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  18. ↑ Shreya, Kumari (April 2, 2023). "Alisha Pais: Where is My Kind of Country Contestant Now?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Local country artist finds new rhythms after appearance on Apple TV+ show". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. June 14, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  20. ↑ Uitti, Jacob (March 29, 2023). "'My Kind of Country' Contestant Ashlie Amber Is on the Rise". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
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