Real Country
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Lively country music competition follows usual format.
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REAL COUNTRY is a reality competition featuring some of country music's up-and-coming singers. Hosted by Graham Bunn, each episode features three acts performing country music in front of stars Travis Tritt, Shania Twain, and Jake Owen in a singing showcase. In the first round, fans get to vote on their favorite. The judges make determinations in the second. Special celebrity guests also may join in. The winners of each showcase perform against each other in a grand finale in hopes of being recognized as country music's next breakout star.
Is It Any Good?
This upbeat series features singers performing music that reflects the themes and values of the country music genre. While some of the judges prefer more traditional country crooners, others look for acts that offer more contemporary and diverse versions of country songs. But regardless of their preferences, they're looking for acts that are authentic.
There are some mildly crude remarks, as well as lots of references to drinking and other adult-oriented behaviors. But much of this is characterized by the cast as being part of country music culture. If you are a country music fan and can look past this, Real Country will prove itself to be a fun viewing option.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why country music is so popular in some areas of the U.S., and so unpopular in others. Do you like it? Why or why not?
What kinds of things are characterized as being traditionally country by Real Country's judges? Do you agree with their assessments? Or are those just stereotypes?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 13, 2018
- Cast: Shania Twain , Travis Tritt , Jake Owen
- Network: USA
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: February 27, 2022
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