The USA Network’s Real Country reality competition series is set to debut on Tuesday, November 13th. Ahead of the premiere, country music star judges Shania Twain, Jake Owen, and Travis Tritt have revealed which acts have made their ‘teams.’
Filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, over the summer, the eight-part series features twenty-one artists vying for the grand prize—$100,000 along with a performance slot at the Grand Ole Opry. In each hour-long episode, hand-selected emerging solo artists, duos, and groups perform in showcases that spotlight the rich traditions, songs, and themes specific to the country music genre. The best artists from each showcase will go on to perform in the grand finale.
As previously revealed, the program has added Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd, and country duo Big & Rich as celebrity guests. Country music legend Willie Nelson is also scheduled to make a special appearance during the season.
Take a look at the judges’ selections below!
Shania Twain’s Picks: Billie Jo, The Davisson Brothers Band, Kylie Frey, Riley Thompson, Tiera, Micah Woods, and The Young Fables
Jake Owen’s Picks: Adairs Run, Jaida Dreyer, Larry Fleet, Jamie Floyd, Savannah Keyes, Frank Ray, and Regan Stewart
Travis Tritt’s Picks: Bri Bagwell, Scooter Brown, Copper Chief, Tony Jackson, Dave Kennedy, Cody Purvis, and Porter Union
Yes, Frank Ray made the cut! Country Fancast highlighted the former Las Cruces, New Mexico, police officer’s latest single, “Tequila Mockingbird,” in July. Country band Adairs Run with roots in West Virginia also made the show! It’s great to see these two acts score such a huge opportunity. Will they become country music’s next breakout stars? We’ll have to watch and see.
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