In the past, I’ve written about the perils of musicians attempting to make the jump to the silver screen (and incurred the wrath of Madonna fans in the process – ouch!). Now MTV’s country cousin is taking a look at the other side of that equation – actors hitting the recording studio.
“Hollywood Sings Country” is a one-hour special premiering tomorrow night at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CMT.
The show shines a spotlight on A-list celebs like Russell Crowe, Robert Duvall, Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon who acquitted themselves admirably behind the mic and some B-listers like Steven Seagal, Maureen McCormick and Jerry Springer whose efforts are a little more questionable.
You can find more info on “Hollywood Sings Country,” including a complete list of featured artists, at CMT.com.
Thursday, May 21
Kevin Nealon – “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
Busta Rhymes, Chris Franjola, Whitney Cummings, Ben Gleib – “Chelsea Lately”
Lionel Richie – “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”
Billy Boy On Poison – “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”
Green Day – “The Colbert Report”
Common, Busta Rhymes – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Manda Mosher – “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”
The Kills – “Last Call with Carson Daly”
Friday, May 22
Mel B, Jo Koy, Natasha Leggero – “Chelsea Lately” – rerun
John Pinette – The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos”
Common – “The Bonnie Hunt Show”
Ricky Gervais, Green Day – “Late Show with David Letterman”
Tori Amos – “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”
Chrisette Michele – “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”
Eminem – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
The Decemberists – “Late Late Show with Craig Fergsuon”
Glasvegas – “Last Call with Carson Daly”
Saturday, May 23
Dixie Chicks – “Austin City Limits” – rerun
Zac Efron, Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Saturday Night Live” – rerun