'My Kind of Country': Release date, plot and all you need to know about Reese Witherspoon-produced music reality show on Apple TV+
With Apple TV+ all set to bring its first reality music competition series, Reese Witherspoon announced that her production company, Hello Sunshine, will co-produce the contest, 'My Kind of Country'. Witherspoon shared the news with her 23.8 million Instagram followers. The series will mark the third collaboration between Witherspoon and Apple TV+. Previously, Witherspoon produced 'The Morning Show' (which is up for eight total Emmy Awards) and 'Truth Be Told' for Apple TV+.
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"Well, it’s not looking like I’ll ever fulfill my childhood dreams of becoming @DollyParton…but this might just be the next best thing! I am beyond excited to share that @HelloSunshine will be partnering with @Apple to bring y’all it’s very first competition series called 'My Kind of Country' …. the search for extraordinary country music talent," she announced on her Instagram account. She further wrote, "Growing up in Nashville, Tennessee, Country music has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. The history of songwriting and recording, the artistry of matching lyrics and chords, the true expression of what is happening to humanity right now...not to mention the dazzling stage performances that bring you to your feet! There are so many remarkably talented people whose voices are being heard right now, but there are many more who have different experiences and remarkable stories that still need to be told in the genre."
Witherspoon highlighted the goal to discover musicians who are revolutionizing country music, as she said, "I’ve been incredibly inspired by all artists who continue to blaze bold new trails and our hope is to discover musicians who are revolutionizing country music and help amplify their voices and bring the JOY of Country Music to everyone around the world! @jwowen @izziebea13 @adamblackstone." Witherspoon won Oscar in 2005 for portraying country music legend, June Carter Cash, in her biopic, 'Walk the Line'. As a producer, she won an Emmy Award (Primetime) for the TV miniseries 'Big Little Lies'.
Release date
The makers have not announced the release date of the show yet.
Plot
'My Kind of Country' will be a reality singing competition that will air on Apple TV+. The makers have not released the exact plot, host or any other information about the show.
Creators
Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter and Cynthia Stockhammer will executive produce the music competition series via Hello Sunshine. Jason Owen, who is the president and CEO of Sandbox Entertainment, will also serve as executive producer alongside Izzie Pick Ibarra, the showrunner behind 'The Masked Singer'. Katy Mullan and Melanie Fletcher will also executive produce the show.
Trailer
The makers are yet to release the trailer of the show. We will update this article once we have more information.
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