GONE COUNTRY, hosted by John Rich, of the multi-platinum selling country duo Big & Rich, is a new CMT series that pits a motley crew of mainstream celebrities against one another in challenges that test their ability to adapt musically and physically to a country music lifestyle, both on and off the stage. The series features an eclectic cast of performers that includes Bobby Brown, Carnie Wilson, Dee Snider, Diana DeGarmo, Julio Iglesias, Jr., Maureen McCormick, and Sisqó. GONE COUNTRY premieres with a special one-hour episode on Friday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., ET/PT. Respective episodes will be half-hour shows; with the series finale running one-hour on Friday, March 7.