The end was finally here for the contestants of Gone Country and on this final day, everyone is nervous and anxious, especially Diana Degarmo, who said JR's critique of her made Simon Cowell look like a pussycat. When I first started watching Gone Country, I didn't think that the players really did want to become a country star, I thought they just wanted to try and see if they could. But it appears that each one has a vested interest in becoming the next biggest country star for one reason or another.
When they arrive at the venue, Carney says that when she goes to a venue where she's gotta perform, there's an automatic "Uh Oh". Needless to say, she's nervous. The contestants go into the Wildhorse Nightclub in Nashville. It's an impressive venue that features three tiers for the viewing audience and a main level where people can stand in front of the stage. During the rehearsals, Bobby is already scouting out the bar, don't get drunk Bobby! JR then stops by with his father a pastor to give them a blessing, because I'm sure they gonna need it.
Up first that evening is Carney, she is so jittery, but once on stage you could tell that she's done this before and manages to sing a very nice song. Julio was next. I was thinking hey where's your outfit from Manual's? He just wore a tee shirt and his hair down. Although I could barely understand the lyrics, the women went crazy for him. The front row of women were screaming for him and I thought I would see panties thrown at him. One word for him, yummy!
Next up was Maureen, here we see her scared witless. When they call her name, she rushes into the bathroom. Now
the moment of truth, would she or wouldn't she flake out. When she finally came on stage, she sang her song about the kind of woman she is and the death of her mama. There was a quiet over the audience as she sang in hushed tones. She looked great in her sequined bolero. One thing Maureen, lose the dark eyeshadow. It looks harsh and ages you.
the moment of truth, would she or wouldn't she flake out. When she finally came on stage, she sang her song about the kind of woman she is and the death of her mama. There was a quiet over the audience as she sang in hushed tones. She looked great in her sequined bolero. One thing Maureen, lose the dark eyeshadow. It looks harsh and ages you.Next was Diana DeGarmo, in her blue dress from Manuel's. She looked great and her voice is really amazing. I'm wondering why she didn't win American Idol and why she hasn't put out any music. Somebody sign this girl up quick, she's a talent waiting to happen. Her song was really amazing and I said to myself that this girl needs to win.
Then there was Bobby Brown. One word for his performance, Wild! He sang from the heart and you can tell 
performance is in his blood. Sisqo was alright and sang a sweet song, but he added some funky dance steps in his performance, which you could tell JR was not please. Frankly it looked down right silly and afterward, JR told him so. You could tell Sisqo did feel out of his element. And lastly, Dee. He came out like a rocker. He looked fantastic in his embellished Wyatt Earp coat. He totally looked like the country rocker and brought the house down jumping all over the stage and doing the customary guitar smashing at the end. The only thing that JR didn't like in his performance was when he gave the finger to the audience. As JR told him, that country music is for the family and that he should have refrained from obscenity.
performance is in his blood. Sisqo was alright and sang a sweet song, but he added some funky dance steps in his performance, which you could tell JR was not please. Frankly it looked down right silly and afterward, JR told him so. You could tell Sisqo did feel out of his element. And lastly, Dee. He came out like a rocker. He looked fantastic in his embellished Wyatt Earp coat. He totally looked like the country rocker and brought the house down jumping all over the stage and doing the customary guitar smashing at the end. The only thing that JR didn't like in his performance was when he gave the finger to the audience. As JR told him, that country music is for the family and that he should have refrained from obscenity. I'm thinking that the seven of them should take their music on the road. What a concert that would be. I would love to see each one of them perform. Each one has something different to bring. Back at the ranch, JR tells them that he is looking for quality, performance and that X-factor. Well, I guess that cuts Maureen out of the picture, because she doesn't have that X-factor on her own.
JR critiques each performance, but said that there was really only one clear winner and that was............Julio! I said what? I kept thinking, Diana, or Dee or Carney, and even Bobby, but Julio? JR's reasons were that he has that charisma, well that's a given. He said that it would be interesting to cross over ethic lines and genres which is something that should happen in country music. Granted, in person, Julio is charismatic, but how will his music translate to the CD's? He sounds great wh
en he's singing Spanish, but needs to learn the English language better.
en he's singing Spanish, but needs to learn the English language better. Well, good luck Julio and I look forward to the next Gone Country. Good premise, great entertainment.-Single D
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