THE COUNTRY HOUSE

A Singer/Song Writing Competition

Sixteen aspiring singer-songwriters move into The Country House, where they must create, collaborate, and compete under one roof. Amid drama, unexpected twists and the pressure to produce hit songs, only one artist will rise above the chaos to win a life-changing recording contract.

SYNOPSIS

In “The Country House” sixteen contestants compete to create their own original songs, while living under the same roof. The sixteen aspiring artists will put everything on the line to earn the award of Best Singer-Song Writer.

The show will document the creative process involved in collaborating, composing, arranging, and performing original music. The Country House is a fusion of “Big Brother”, “Songland”, "Love Island" and “American Idol”. It will feature a group of musicians living under one roof, competing while navigating unexpected twists, conflicts, drama and the sheer craziness that arises when artists live in close quarters.

The show would filmed 24/7, much like Big Brother and similar reality shows - because inspiration can strike at any moment, even as a dream in the middle of the night. All the contestants have one thing in common: they need a breakthrough and they have come to the right place.

Each week, America will vote for their favorite song and artist. The artist with the fewest votes will be eliminated at the beginning of the next show. Additional conflict will arise as contestants are forced to say goodbye to respected peers and close friends they have bonded with throughout the competition.

"This is not your typical karaoke style music competition show"

Viewers

THE HOUSE

“The Country House” will take place on a ranch outside of Nashville, Tennessee. The house will feature 8 bedrooms, with 2 contestants sharing each bedroom. A barn on the property that will be converted into a state of the art recording studio and performance space.

High-definition cameras and professional sound recording equipment will be placed throughout the house to capture every move, habit and conflict among the contestants.

WHAT SETS THE COUNTRY HOUSE APART?

Real-Time Music Creation: Viewers witness the full creative process, from the initial idea to final performance. This is not your typical karaoke style music competition.
The Confessional: A private place where individual contestants speak directly to viewers, sharing their fears, excitement, frustrations and conflicts fellow contestants.
High Stakes: The winning artist will receive a recording contract and a substantial cash prize.
Drama & Collaboration: Contestants must navigate friendships, rivalries, and alliances while living in close quarters, adding tension and unpredictability to the competition.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Fans of reality competition shows, aspiring musicians, and lovers of original Country Music. The series appeals to a wide demographic, from young adults to industry professionals seeking fresh talent.

TONE & STYLE

"The Country House" is a dynamic blend of high-energy competition, emotional storytelling, and behind-the-scenes insights into the music industry. Viewers will be captivated by the personal journeys of the contestants as they struggle, grow, and chase their dreams.

MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES

Music Streaming Platforms: Exclusive song releases and behind-the-scenes content.
Social Media Integration: Live voting, contestant interactions, and weekly challenges.
Brand Collaborations: Partnerships with apparel, music equipment, and lifestyle brands.

CONCLUSION

The Country House is more than just a competition—it's an immersive musical journey. With its dynamic format, compelling characters, and high-stakes prize, this series will captivate audiences and create the next big music sensation.

THE COUNTRY HOUSE

FREEDOM

AUDITIONS

These sixteen contestants will be selected through a talent search in various clubs and on line. Each will bring their own unique strengths to the house. Throughout the audition process, we will incorporate select backstories to highlight their journeys.

HOST

The Country House will have a host to help guide the competition, explain the rules and break down the goals of each assignment. With an upbeat attitude and touch of humor, the host will add a lighthearted dynamic to the show. Ideally, the role will be filled by someone in the music industry, such as a country singer or songwriter.

MENTORS

Starting on week four, mentors will be introduced to help contestants refine their craft. Each mentor will work individually with participants, sharing insights, offering feedback and telling the stories behind some of their most iconic songs.

HISTORY

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EPISODE BREAKDOWN

Show Breadown

THE COUNTRY HOUSE

Sample Season Breakdown

EPISODE 1

Talent search package in various clubs

Intro 16 contestants

Reveal house

Contestant background packages

Host explains the competition

Confessional room reactions from contestants

EPISODE 2

Sixteen songs composed during house reality

Confessional room reactions from contestants

Sixteen songs performed in "The Barn"

Contestants reactions after performance

Audience in The Barn vote on best performance

Bottom rated song determines which contestant is eliminated

Exit interview with evictee

(15 contestants left)

EPISODE 3

Contestants break into five trios

Captains are picked randomly for each trio

Songwriting Challenge Topics are picked

Five songs written during house reality

Confessional Room reactions and venting

Five songs performed in "The Barn"

Audience in "The Barn" vote

Worst trio captain must decide who is eliminated

One more contestant eliminated

Exit interview with evictee

(14 Contestants left)

EPISODE 4

Duet week: 7 duets

Seven contestants draw names for partners

Topics are contestant's choice

Confessional Room reactions

Seven songs written in real time

Seven performances in "The Barn"

Audience in "The Barn" vote

Lowest scoring duet is eliminated

Exit interview with evictees

Two eliminated

(12 contestants left)

EPISODE 5

Trio/Mentor week

Four trios chosen by mentors

Topic Challenge: America

Four trios reaction to seeing their mentors

Four trios compose and arrange songs in real time

Individual confessionals

Four songs performed in "The Barn"

Reactions of trios after their performances

Audience votes

Lowest scoring trio eliminated

Exit interview with evictees

(9 contestants left)

EPISODE 6

Battle Back Week

Six evictees/ three duets

Mentor "SAVE" button can save a low score

Topic is "Free Choice"

Three duets create songs in real time

Confession room venting

Last minute thoughts before performance

Four songs performed in "The Barn"

Reactions after their performances

Three celebrity judges vote for best and worst

Best duet gets a bye week

Lowest scoring duet is eliminated

Two contestants rejoin the remaining contestants

(11 Contestants remaining)

EPISODE 7

Nine contestants competing (Two have a bye week)

Three trios

Topic "Hayrides and Honky Tonks"

Three trios write and arrange songs in real time

Confession room venting

Three songs performance in "The Barn"

America votes on the best performance

(Results in next weeks show)

EPISODE 8

America's results revealed - One trio is eliminated

Exit interview and reactions

Host reveals next competition

Topic - Childhood Memories

Eight individuals compose and arrange songs

Confession room thoughts

Eight songs performed in "The Barn"

Reactions after their performances

The three celebrity judges eliminate one contestant each

America votes for the remaining five contestants

Exit interviews

Confessions

One more will be eliminated at the beginning of the next show

EPISODE 9

America's results revealed

One contestant goes home

Exit interviews

Confessions to discuss stress and feelings

Four contestants remaining

Each write and arrange their own song

or can decide to group with remaining contestants

PLOT TWIST: Judges will be all of the previously evicted house contestants

One contestant is eliminated

Evicted contestant exit interview

Confession room of remaining three contestants

EPISODE 10

LIVE EPISODE

Final three write and perform songs

Host reveals the competition

Topic: Contestant Choice

Contestants have opportunity to bring back an eliminated contestant to work together with, solo or duet

Final song writing and arranging

Confession room and final thoughts

LIVE PERFORMANCE from "The Barn"

Final Vote is tabulated:

Audience - is 1/3 the vote

Three celebrity judges is 1/3 the vote

America votes is 1/3 the vote

Winner crowned

SHOW STYLE

Style

The Country House blends the polished cinematographay of a high-end music variety show with the raw, documentary style storytelling of a behind-the-scenes series. Our team includes award-winning directors of photography and professional technicians, ensuring the highest production quality.

We will use the same techniques as in "fly-on-the-wall" reality shows like Big Brother and Love Island, capturing authentic moments as they unfold. Each episode will make viewers feel like they're inside the circle, with the curtain pulled back to reveal the real magic behind the music.

Conclusion

Budget

ABOUT THE PRODUCERS

About

PRODUCER - MARK KALBFELD

Mark Kalbfeld has been a producer for over 25 years. He has produced television shows, commercials, music videos and live music events. Mark has produced hundreds of country music videos and has been nominated for Academy of Country Music Producer of best Music Video 14 times and has won the award 5 times, plus he has been nominated for a Grammy for producer for best music video.

Mark has also produced live television events such as “The Passion” for FOX, Rascal Flatts’ “Nothing Like This” special for ABC, Garth Brooks Live for NBC, plus specials with Olivia Newton-John, Big & Rich, Toby Keith to name a few. Mark also spreads his production career with commercials for such products as FORD, Honda, Kia, T-Mobile, Aflac, and hundreds of promos for NBC / Universal, NBC Sports, FOX and ABC.

Mark is a seasoned producer, who knows his way around a shoot and post production.

PRODUCER - GERALD BEG

Gerald Beg has 37 Years Production experience in all genres including episodic, sitcom, reality, commercial and music. As it pertains to “The Country House”, he has been a key production associate of the show “Big Brother” since its infancy, working 22 years on the program as a multi mic recording engineer. His knowledge of how to structure “The Country House” comes from this knowledge and experience on Big Brother. From pre-production to final delivery, Gerry has all the knowledge necessary to bring the same type of technical and creative knowledge to make “The Country House” a success.

Big Brother has been a ratings champion since the day it first aired and we expect “The Country House” to do the same. When conceiving the idea for “The Country House” and being a huge music fan, his years working in music reality TV (American Idol, America’s Got Talent, The Voice, X Factor)… Gerry realized the one missing ingredient, that will resonate with fans, is the songwriting. These music reality shows skip the agonizing process songwriting can be, and that is what we will capture in “The Country House” and keep it a long running franchise expanding to other genres such as "The Rock House", "The Pop House" and "The Hip Hop House".

Gerry currently serves in corporate audio visual coordination and presentation for production, post production, marketing and distribution for all events at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOTGRAPHY - TIM ROARKE

Tim Roarke is a seasoned Director of Photography with over two decades of experience in television, film, commercials, and live events. Based in Burbank, California, he has worked on acclaimed TV series like This Is Us, 13 Reasons Why, Major Crimes, All Rise, and All American: Homecoming, collaborating closely with directors to craft visually compelling scenes.

Beyond television, Tim has directed photography for major marketing promos, including the Billboard Music Awards and MLB Awards. He led the opening short film for the 2024 MLB Awards, overseeing production from concept to final cut. His music industry collaborations include icons like Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Garth Brooks, and Brad Paisley, demonstrating his adaptability across genres.

A career highlight includes producing and directing The Budweiser Chicken Super Bowl commercial and co-producing the baseball documentary Life on the Farm. He also worked on the Beastie Boys’ Pass the Mic music video. Recognized among industry elites, Tim is an ECA Award recipient, earning the respect of peers like Oscar-winning cinematographer John Toll. His dedication to storytelling and innovative production techniques make him a sought-after talent in entertainment.

Discover more about Tim Roarke and view his reel at www.timroarke.com.