Gone Country 2 Winner Sebastian Bach
My mom is a huge country fan, and she raised me on Willie Nelson. My dad loves Neil Young, who's not maybe a "country" artist but has a lot of country songs. But mainly Willie Nelson, that's the main country influence for me. I met Willie, I love his music, I've been on the Honeysuckle Rose before, and a lot of the reason I took this show is just to blow my mom's mind! I just loved calling her and saying "Mom! I'm in Barbara Mandrell's house!" Just that alone blows my mom's mind, she can't believe that!
When I first said I'm doing a show with John Rich of Big & Rich, my mom goes "Oh honey, you've got to be careful with those guys, they're wild! Those are some wild boys, Big & Rich!" And I didn't really know. But now I know! They're wild boys and I've had a great time with John Rich. I've been to his house, I've had barbecue with him, shot guns with him, gone fishing with him, he's a great guy. But he's really intense, too.
It's a complete honor to win and I really have to thank John Rich. He's an extremely gracious man. I mean, you should have heard that call to my mom! It was like, "I won!" And there was nothing but crying and sobbing for ten minutes.
Chris Kirkpatrick ended up helping me a lot. Because part of my process as a songwriter and a singer is I am always recording my demos -- like when I write a song, I immediately make a very crude mp3 of it to play in my iPod just so I can listen back and see if I like it or not. But I just got a new laptop and I didn't have my recording software in there, so Chris Kirkpatrick, I asked if I could borrow his laptop, and it actually helped me a lot. And he didn't have to do that. I have to thank Chris for lending me his laptop!
Lorenzo Lamas is a really straight-up professional actor guy, who is very nice and I really thought his song he made was killer.
Jermaine Jackson is a class act. That's the word that I think of when I think of Jermaine, he's very classy. He adds another level of professionalism to the room. When he's in the room you don't really swear or cuss in front of him, I don't know why; he just has that air about him. He's very proper and reserved, and I'm not! He's very soft spoken, but he has very heavy, meaningful things to say. He's a very sensible, classy dude, and I've made a new friend in Jermaine Jackson.
Sean Young is wild. Those of you who have seen my other TV shows, mainly Supergroup with Ted Nugent, if you like that show, it contained a lot of drunken mayhem and craziness and fights and drama and crying and mayhem, and Gone Country 2 had all those things, just not from ME this time!
Mikalah Gordon is 20 years old, and she is a true 20-year-old. You know, I don't ever think I'm old or I'm my age. I am 40 years old now. Hanging out with Mikalah Gordon reminds me that yes, I AM 40! She's just a wild spitfire. She's funny, she's got so much energy, and just youth personified. She comes from the American Idol world and I come from Skid Row -- it's two different worlds.
I did like Irene Cara. She was only there the first day. She split, and I liked her. I did "Jesus Christ Superstar," across the country, the national touring production, and she played Mary Magdalene on a touring production, too, so we talked about theater the whole time. I thought she was going to stick around, but she split and I wish she had stayed. But that was her decision to make.
A lot of this show has to do with me trying to quit drinking, and I'm struggling with that as a lot of people do in this world. And they say that one thing that comes when you stop drinking is you're not ready for the great things that will happen to you. And I think Gone Country 2 was the ultimate example of that. I wrote two songs. One was about drinking, and one was about not drinking. One's called "Jumping Off the Wagon" and one's called "Battle With the Bottle." So that's what I was thinking about during the show.
I am just so happy that I get to make music with John rich. We've already cut the two songs in Nashville. They sound incredible. I'm so happy with them and I know my fans will like them. That's always important to me. I wrote the songs with Jeff Steele from Nashville Star and Vicky McGehee who was BMI songwriter of the year, and I'll never ever express my gratitude for CMT and John Rich for putting me with the two best songwriters in Nashville. Making great music is what I'm alive for, and the great music that we made on Gone Country 2 will last a lot longer than me or the TV show. This is a part of my catalog and anything I put my name on I'm extremely proud of.
Everybody knows I can go crazy and scream at the top of my lungs and go nuts, but people don't know -- can I sing this like a country music singer? That was in my head. And that was why I sang that song at the Wildhorse Saloon. And they told me later they couldn't believe that I went against them on it. They all told me, if you do the uptempo one, that's going to be better for you, you're going to win probably. But I went the other way. And they said that's what real country music's about. If you've got something to say, say it, and that's really what I had to say.
CMT flew in my 20-year-old son, and he's seen me wild as wild can be. I was trying not to drink, and try to set this example for him. And I said I'm not going to sing "Tonight I'm Jumping Off the Wagon." My son was right in the front of the audience staring at me. And that was a message to him, and that was from a father to his son, and that's good enough for me. And everybody else in the room was watching that, but I was really singing to my son. I always have to find emotion in my music, and you can't get more emotional than a relationship between a father and a son. And when you guys flew him down there, then I knew I had to sing that song.
It was a lot of fun doing to the show. John Rich is so hospitable, and Mark Oswald his manager -- I would like to thank all of them, and John Rich's granny who came over and cooked for us. She treated us to some southern hospitality. I'd like to thank Granny Rich, and the musicians that John hired were all of the ultimate caliber. I made a lot of great friends on Gone Country. Thanks to the fans for watching it, and get ready for some great music!
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RedMaZ says:
Whoever you are…you certainly spend a lot of time at other peoples houses.
jance mincey says:
i love battle with the bottle i can realat to the song i am going thouth it now it is good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike says:
No,Thank you.I have been a fan of yours from the first hearing of youth gone wild.I think you are one of the greatest vocalists and performers of rock history,let me restate that now,one of the greatest vocalists and performers of music history,period.Thank you for the great music and the great memories it makes.
rebel yell says:
RedMaZ
who are you… Oh yeah that’s right your mr. music man. If you were you would know who Sebatian Bach was. John you made the right choice. Sebatian sings and writes very good. He also is a great frontman. Rock On Sebastian! Show them all what you got brother!
RedMaZ says:
Actually Mr, Music Man is Waylon Jennings. Remember the song?
rebel yell says:
RedMaZ
Do know the diffrence between Heavy Metal and Pop??
rebel yell says:
Or maybe it is Music Man the great REO SPEEDWAGON?
Kim says:
Sebastian, You were great! I have been a fan of yours forever, One of my favorite songs of yours was 18 and life,I used to be able to sing that song word for word! I was cheering for you the whole time! Can’t wait till your album comes out. I will by it! Battle with the Bottle will be a #1 Hit!!!
RedMaZ says:
I like dunking them in milk. Then they’re called Oreo Speedcookie!
McKayla says:
I Love You’re Music Sebastian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McKayla says:
And John I Love You and You’re Music!!!!!!!!!!! MWAHHHHHHH
Donna says:
Sebastian your voice gives me goose bumps and brings tears to my eyes. I love the part in the video and song when you sing the words one more struggel with surrender your voice is like an angel pouring his soul down from heaven your father’s light shined threw in you.when you feel like hitting the bottle just “remember you”
AMBER says:
Sebastian mannnnnnnn you so freakin rock!
And your not old .. your juss right and still looking hott as ever!
diane says:
Unlike last year JR may have gotten it right this year..Although the other singers were beside themselves when you asked them to sing your second song with you..It was hilarious..As they all said..by show night everyone was in it for themselves..congratulations..please dont disappear like Julio..Truly give country music a chance sir.
MICKEY says:
I THINK YOU ARE THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER THERE IS! I LOVED THE SONG, AND I LOVED WATCHING YOU ON GONE COUNTRY, I WAS PRAYING FOR YOU FROM THE START, I SCREAMED REAL LOUD WHEN YOU WON!
YOUR FAN,
MICKEY (MICHELLE)
Leeann says:
Ha! I loved his version of “Holler Back Girl” on Gilmore Girls.:)
ROSEBUD says:
I don’t mean to sound “lame” but I have never even heard of this guy. I caught the finale and thought he was pretty good. Maybe I need to catch the whole series to totally get what the hype is about.
RedMaZ says:
There is no hype, unless you’re into Mainstream Pop Culture.
Bell29 says:
Sebastian your awesome!!
ejc1972 says:
you never stop amzaing your fans!!! i am sure a lot of people with different addictions and even other life challenges feel your struggles as well. i have to say i was dispointed by several decisions you had made before, however, you just came back stronger and impressive.
remember you are the legent!!!
cheer!
to cmt:
the cmt website doesn’t seem to play the last episode of gone country. can you fix it?
Johanna says:
We have watched Sebastian now with his last 3 shows. I hope he knows what a valuable entertainer he is. When flipping through channels, whenever we see him now, we know it’s gonna be a ‘good show’ so we stop on whatever channel that is. Not sure it’s just one thing about him. It has to be the whole package. Clearly one must add he’s got a magnificent voice too. Love this show and finally hearing the songs. What’s the next show Sebastian is going to do? Can’t wait!
countryfan11 says:
The majority of bloggers here ARE into mainstream Pop country music. I thought you knew that by now, although I never watched the show so I’m not into the hype. Amazing!
Acekicken says:
I have been a fan of Sebastian Bach since 1989. He has been my favorite singer/entertainer since then.
He is a tremendous talent in music,IMO there is no one better. I had no doubt who was going to win this.
JR & CMT got to see what Bach fans have known all along there is no stage he can’t “ROCK”. I’m excited
to see how far this goes I want to buy a new CD with Battle with the bottle & Jumping off the wagon.
I think a full length Country/Southern Rock CD from Sebastian will totally kick ass.
Melisa says:
You rocked back then ( gasworks days…) You ROCK now. Love you in whatever venture you take. Beautiful voice.
Love from Toronto!!!!
rita says:
AWWWEEESOME pick John.
Pete says:
Sebastian,every stage you get on you shine like the SUN…
Vic says:
Sebastian, you are one the the best performers out there. I’ve been a huge fan of yours ever since you were with Skid Row. You have an amazing voice. Good luck with your country adventure. Ya know I’ll pick up that CD as well as all your other ones.
Tim X says:
Bas, congrats on the win! I was pullin’ for the “metal man” the whole way. I first saw you play with SKID ROW in Nashville back in 92, and I look forward to one day seeing you headline the Opry!
Stay strong in you battles with the bottle, my brother. I know you have it in you to beat back those demons.
skid says:
Sebastian,
As someone who has “reformed” from many, many, wild drinking days, and endless blackouts, I am here to tell you that you CAN do this. It all starts with WANTING to do it, and as you said, you really think you can succeed. What you need to do now is KNOW that you can succeed. And no one needs to tell you, all great things come from daring to begin. Begin the process wholeheartedly, and you not only can, but will, succeed.
I have heard your name before, but was not at all familiar with who you really are musically, nor was I familiar with your stellar vocal ability. It was a genuine pleasure to listen to you, and I’m not at all surprised they wanted you on Broadway, your charisma alone had to be a “money maker” for them, not to mention your angelic voice.
I was glad you spoke so highly of Jermaine Jackson in your blog. He seems like such a wonderful human being, and such a kind and caring soul. And as for why you don’t want to act “ill behaved” when around him, that is because he has the ability to make you want to be the “best” Sebastian you can be…..The Sebastian that he can see, but perhaps you can’t…..The Sebastian he sees underneath all the pain and anguish. Who better to see that than one who has been through such turmoil themselves?
Congratulations on your win, Sebastian! I look forward to hearing what you have done with John Rich, and what you will continue to do with some of the other “country” folk. Maybe this win is the beginning of a clean and sober life for you. Don’t let it pass you by Sebastian. You’ll never regret it!
Cricket from Froggy 104 says:
I loved you on the show. I can’t believe I didn’t get to go to that demolition derby in Paris. You were the best emcee ever! Rock on! We just got your song in here at the station today, and I can’t wait to listen to the whole thing. Congrats on your win!
Loretta-n-KY. says:
Good singer,bad call. Sebastian will be a one hit wonder in the country genre. Chris sounded the most authentic & was the most sincere, he would have made J.R lots-o-money. I hope that he persues a career in country music on his own. Sorry Sebastian, by the way you are still pretty hot but, I have two suggestions for you, you need eyebrows, to compliment your eyes & porcelan vaneers would set your smile off. A little advice from a back in the day fan !!!!
skid says:
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Loretta-n-KY. says:
Posted: September 30th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Good singer,bad call. Sebastian will be a one hit wonder in the country genre. Chris sounded the most authentic & was the most sincere, he would have made J.R lots-o-money. I hope that he persues a career in country music on his own. Sorry Sebastian, by the way you are still pretty hot but, I have two suggestions for you, you need eyebrows, to compliment your eyes & porcelan vaneers would set your smile off. A little advice from a back in the day fan !!!!
Sebastian,
You don’t need to change a thing. You look fine just the way you are! That’s what makes you YOU, and we, with the exception of Loretta, don’t want you any other way. Perhaps Loretta is able to see into the future, and knows you’ll only be a “one hit wonder” but there are those of us who are actually willing to give you a chance to see what else you might have in your bag of tricks to share with us.
As far as Chris not winning, that’s an issue you’ll have to take up with John Rich and the panel he brought in to help him decide who has the “best chance” of going Country. After all, they made the decision, not Sebastian Bach. He just happened to be the one they picked.
Jeannie says:
THE SONG WAS BEAUTIFUL>……………So real… Can’t wait to hear more……….
JOY says:
Welcome to country music!!! I really think you’re gonna be here for a long while. Congrats!!!
Mary says:
I never heard of you till the Gone Country song. But now I am a FAN.Please stick around.
Glenda says:
I was so happy when he pointed at you and said you won!
You deserve it. Your family must be so proud of you.
K4ot1K says:
SB…
You are one of the kings that the 90’s couldn’t kill. It was awsome to see you on GC2. I just got Angel Down, and it freakin rocks! And, I know your country music will too. I can’t wait to hear more of this side of you. You are one of the very few artists that I can say, have never put out something that dissappointed me. Thank you for all the great music.
beth says:
S.B I have been a fan of yours since I was about 12 or 13 years old. Been to Skid Row shows watched supergroup, Battle with the Bottle was from the heart. I don’t care what anybody says, You have been down a road that many people cant drive. I give you the up most respect and luck with country music or any other your awesome and still one of the hottest Rockers/Country Stars in my book. Good Luck
Angela says:
Loretta is just spewing sour grapes because she loves boys from Dalton, Ohio. You boy band lover you! Sebastian has a solid voice and I’ve heard him do songs by many artists. he nails them most every time. what’s next for this “one hit wonder” more albums, because rock fans like me are now looking at buying his album and at country music in general. good move John Rich!
nymphandora says:
I THINK THE GAL FROM AMERICAN IDOL SHOULD HAVE WON!!!
nymphandora says:
hey people im from cali and i live right next door to sebastian bach and i can see him through my window!
Tina says:
Chris was better, MUCH better and should have won. Yet another bad choice by John.
Milady says:
SB~~I was on your side all the way. I have always
loved your singing!! I knew when down to the nitty gritty you would have no problem winning!!
I loved your song!!! Like they said you have
showmanship and it showed!!! You can do anything
you put your mind too!!!
I will be waiting for the CD you and JR will be
making!! It will be awesome!!
Betty says:
I love the new song. It brought tears to my eyes.
John Rich made the best choice,when it comes to Sebastian 20 years later he continues to prove he’s the star of the show. How many times did Chris admit he could not compete with Sebastian? Of course some people are up set that there choice did not make the cut but they will just have to get over it. Like Sebastian once sang you better mark my words cause Im History thanks for 20 years of great music I will be there for the next 20 god willing.
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tori33 says:
hey Ace……………..hope your well………this is tori your art work is great…………wow………….
Krissy Valendy says:
Congratulations to Sebastian Bach!!!!!!!!!! I knew you would win! I can’t wait till country radio plays these songs. Stick with this,you will do great. And, country music is where its at these days! Hope you make a few million while your at it, you deserve it.
Chris says:
I just new it!!!!!!
The greatest vocal skill belongs to the man whose name is Sebastian Bach. I`ve always believed in you and I know there is nothhing that you could not sing. I love you man, my wife loves you, too. keep doing what you can do best. Your music brings some sunshine in our lives!!
julie geith says:
love Sebastian Bach…….beautiful voice, brings chills to my “buttcrack” I mean spine!!
queeniejuls says:
yeah,!! I’m soo glad that Sabastian won the big “gone country” contest!! you know i’ve been watching the show sine it started, Big fan!! i figured it would be between Sabastian , makala or Jermaine ?! kris is the only other one that can really sing out of the other three. but you know shawn young did step up her game and did really well!! its funny i saw youy sabastian back in 1990, i believe it was at “finkys in daytona beach florida when i lived there, ! i waited 8 hours to see ya in concert and couldnt get near the satge,! rthats always the way!!:) i ve got pictures of that and the old skid row cassette, you were talking about on the “loaded question segment ” that you brought up !!lol!! we’ll keep on rockin” even if its country!! i’ll definately buy your cd, when it comes out!! love ya, juls!! xxoo send me an email if you have anytime, i’ll keep in touch!!
queeniejuls says:
p.s., sorry about my little miss spells , couldnt edit!! :) love all
Mina says:
Sebastian is so cool. He remains the same as he has always been; true to himself.
Tony says:
The true professional won. No matter what his past. good or bad He showed himself to be a true professional. I feel sorry for the chick with the short hair. She was a real fox with Kevin Kostner in those steamy sex scenes . But I really feel bad I can’t even remember her name, Not as hot as she once was but still one of the top 100 on CMT
Tony
outlaw says:
sooo anybody notice how sebastian’s song is basically a carbon copy of Toby keith’s “I’m so happy I can’t stop crying”????? check it out…and then come back and talk about your disapointment
Smoking Gun says:
No doubt the better man won! With all these “crossovers” nowdays, why not, have metal guy go country!
Does’nt surprise me either he did Broadway either with those pipes and vocal range! He can sing just about anything!
Becky says:
Congrats to you Sebastian! I knew you would win. You are a true talent and professional. I truly feel that you can conquer anything that you put your mind to. You have an amazing voice and never let your fans down. I do hope we will be hearing more country from you. I love many genre’s of music and I truly feel you can do them all. I loved your Rap on that other show and couldn’t believe you did not win. That was just WRONG! I knew you would win this one, plus John bringing you out on the road to jam was a bit of a givaway. =) However, you had it in the bag from the start. Good luck with all your endeavors and OMG I can’t believe your son is 20. I remember seeing him at the Jekyll & Hyde shows all dressed up…wow that was 8 years ago…damn I’m getting old too! LOL BTW…you said 4 Broadway shows which you say a lot of times and I thought I saw you in all shows, however you mentioned only 3 and I’ve only seen 3 (Jekyll & Hyde; Rocky Horror; Jesus Christ Superstar-Touring)…is there a future show? (Hint Hint!)
Raine says:
I watched the first Gone Country and I was extremely dissappointed when Dee Snider didn’t win. I thought he had the best song. When I watched this season I just knew that Jermaine Jackson was going to win. Like Julio in the first season he has the music and name background. I just knew that there was no way they would ever pick a metal guy to go country. I was in absolute shock when John announced that Sebastian was the winner. I love “Battle with the Bottle”. It’s been a long time since I have listened to or bought country music (other than Dwight Yoakam) because lately it seems they all really want to rock but don’t have what it takes. Sebastian’s album will be an exeption. I have most of the Skid Row music, this will be a great addition to my collection.
Sherri says:
Sebastian Bach was amazing on this show! I am so proud of him for quitting drinking. He is a great artist with a beautiful voice. I have always been and always will be a fan. How can you not love him? I am a rocker but will be waiting for Sebastian’s country album to come out so I can buy it.
Hadley Park says:
hey sebastian bachmy name is hadley Park i’m 23 and i’m a big country fan and i have been watching you on gone country every friday night and you were really good and that song battle with the bottle and it came from in your heart amd it’s a really good feeling and i felt very connected and when you were talking to john about not drinking beer and i want you to keep telling that story and there are some fans that do drink here at the clark county ampitheater and they need that song keep them to stop drinking and keep on making really great muusic and welcome to cmt the video was awesome.
Beth Kullorn says:
I really like the song it reminds me when i couldnt put the bottle down but in 1986 i got caught drinking & driving it was the best thing that could have ever happen to me but sitting in jail for 4 days really sucked. When i got out. I was still drinking because to me i didnt have a problem i was told that if i didnt rehab that they were going to take my children away so i rehab for 30days.It woke me up to how much i was missing with my kids but that all ghanged for the better after i got sober. Ten years ago my friend blew his head off i got so drunk that i couldnot attend the services the next day that was the last time i drank i am clean and sober and i will stay this way. I love the song ill remember u & 18teen and life you were good in rock and you are good in country good luck keep up the good work. There are alot of good things i dont remember about my kids when they were small because of ALCOHOL. but i did not miss all the good things my children brought in to my life i am a grateful mother for getting sober before my kids were to old. Beth also i have 3 wonderful grandchildren.
Jennifer says:
Hey Sebastian! I couldn’t believe it when I saw you on Gone Country II! Your amazing voice was back! I sent you an email awhile back after I really discoverd how amazing your voice is after a huge Skid Row phase (looked every video up for the band especially live) I decide to look up some of you new music and could not believe how much your voice had changed. I was the one that posted a comment on your site about how I couldn’t believe how your voice sounded and I knew you could do better. You actually sent me an email back and said fuck you! Hey, I understand that critism is hard to take but I always saw something in you and your voice, look where you are know! Congratulations and I hope my critism helped. I think you have one of the greatest male voices out there and it finally showed through in your putting down the bottle video, Jennifer
jenny m says:
sebastian. well done. I was just taking about you to my husband hes also a muscian I said that sebastian bach has a great voice but hes always rockes and screems, and dont get me wrong i love it but man. i said he did just a song where he slowed down and just sang.that would be great because hes great and you did it and what do ya think (great). pat your self on the back .not alot of people can do what you do and do it well. cant wait to see what the furture has for you. jenny
Zack says:
Hey Sebastian congratulation you where the best on the show your song kicked ass
I also saw Jumping off the wagon on you tube & I got say I like that one even more so when’s the record coming out? And the video for Battle was cool CMT should be playing it after each episode of gone country.
Zack says:
I must comment on the post above mine BACH don’t ever stop
doing that KILLER SCREAM it’s your trade mark!!! I I love it. Bach with out the scream would be like Zakk Wylde with out his pinch harmonic.
Steph says:
Sebastian,
I have been a fan since 89′ and I was only 11! I was able to see you at Rocklahoma this year for my big 3-0 birthday and you were amazing! I am a huge fan and always get excited about your new projects! Supergroup was cool, but you really showed America what you are made of, deep down! Props to you brother and keep on truckin’! I can’t wait to hear you new country stuff. By the way, Angel Down is by far the best album in years! Thank you very much! Come back to Oklahoma real soon, you’ve got tons are appreciative fans here!
Steph
Jessica says:
I love your song and the video… I also love your voice i think its sexy!
Tina F says:
Sebastian,
I am so proud of you! I know Maria and your son’s must be also. I have to tell you when you won, I called my husband and I was crying so hard from tears of joy that I all I could get out is he won. You CAN and WILL over come the alcohol issue, I ask you to receive,speak this out loud and believe it.” I will over come alcohol addiction “. I have been a fan forever and I believe the jacket you chose has a message behind it and I am going to tell you the meaning I believe, Isaiah 40:31 The LORD will renew your strength, YOU will soar like an eagle so pull your wings out darling and soar like an eagle in country music world just as you have in the rock business! Your fans will always follow and be with you. You have one of the most beautiful and amazing voices I have ever heard and I would love to hear you sing Amazing Grace. I love your new video and my 7yr old son ” Sebastian ” says I know who you are listening to, your listening to Sebatian Bach I know his voice. I wish you and your family the best of luck and know you are in my prayers! Please come to Austin, Texas when you start touring. WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU AND SUCESS! By the way I had received a DWI myself and I thank GOD everyday that I did not kill anyone.
Tina
Crystal says:
Sebastian: I’ve been a fan of yours since the 80’s. Followed your work with the Skids till it fell apart after Subhuman Race, and I continued to follow you over the years. From your Sebastian Bach and Friends, to your Broadway career, up to Angel Down. I’ve always loved your voice, your passion, your down to earth ways. I’ve met you on a couple of occasions, at the Colusium in Vancouver, and at Studebakers (also in ‘Vancouver’, but technically in Burnaby) where I saw both of your club shows with Sebastian Bach and Friends. I will continue to follow your career, as you are without a doubt my most favorite artist in the world. 20 years and still rockin, dude. Keep up the good work, and way to go on winning Gone Country 2!!
Love you, Baz!
Love Crystal
BESTBITCHEVER!!! says:
I’M IN MY MID 40′S AND SEBASTIAN BACH IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ROCK FRONTMEN, I LOVE THE WILDDDDD CRAZY SEBASTIAN, HIS COUNTRY SONG IS OK !?! BUT I WOULD RATHER HIM HARD ROCKIN’,LIKE THE SINGER I FELL IN LOVE WITH…ROCK ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN SEBASTIAN… P.S.SSSSSS DON’T EVER CUT YOUR HAIR I WOULD JUST DIE. LOVE YA…
Jennifer says:
Sebastian,
Last season I watched because I’m a John Rich fan. This season it was all about you! I knew from day one you would come up the winner. Your voice is simply amazing, your lyrics meaningful, and at 40 you are still hot! Can’t wait to hear your two country songs on my favorite country station.
bella says:
I LOVE THE SONG SEBASTIAN AND YOUR NAME! IT WAS A VERY POINIANT SONG AND BROUGHT ME TO TEARS. YOU PROVED YOU CAN SING COUNTRY. GO FOR IT. I LOVE IT.
Bill says:
I have been a huge fan from the beginning and i am very happy that you won but what i am most proud of from the show was that you did not drink. When you were saying all those things to Sean Young that might have been the first time in your life you were on that side and not the one making a fool of yourself. I think you got a first hand look at what alcohol does to a person and what it looks like from a sober point of view. You can still be Sebastian Bach, life of the party without it. Battle With the Bottle is a great song and i cant wait to get it on my Ipod. Keep up the great song writing and good luck with the “Battle With the Bottle”. Also great job on Angel Down.
melody says:
I have been a Sebastian fan since “way back when”..and of course I luv John Rich and anything he does as well…I am so very impressed Sebastian won Gone Country, as you Sebastian, deserved it…And your song choice, well, duh!..it was the perfect song, not only for the country music fans to see your “softer” side, but for many of your long time fans to see the “real and better” side of you..I am so very proud of you and the tough choices you have made in the last year or so. And you’re right, it is a battle you cant win, but you can be the victor when you take control of the things you can!!!..My hats off to you Sebastian, and Welcome to Country!!!..Until then..Melody
Pam says:
aS A YOUNG GIRL GROWING UP IN THE 80′S I LOVED SKID ROW. WHATCHED THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THAT GROUP. PUT THE PICS ON MY BDRM WALL AND EVERYTHING. WHEN I SEEN YOU WERE GONNA BE ON GONE COUNTRY 2 I JUST FELT MY JAW DROP. NEVER IN A MILLION DID I KNOW YOU WOULD STILL BE A GRACIOUS SINGER. I REALLY THOUGHT THE VOICE WAS GIVEN UP SINCE I HAVEN’T HEARD YOU IN YEARS. I AM VERY GLADD YOU WON AND GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE WITH ALL YOU DO. YOU ROCK ON MAN AND SLOW IT DOWN WITH A GREAT COUNTRY SONG.
Deelightfulone says:
Hey Baby…;)
Ive been ALL OVER the boards here-did not see your blog here…though…JEEZ!?!?! ME?!?!? I cant believe it!!!?
LOL!!! ;) I usually TRY to give “Ace” a run for his money…LOL…(Luv ya Ace)…;) SO…ANYWAY…;) Getting back to YOU…;) I LOVE YOU!-From Top to Bottom and from Bottom to Top!!! EVERYTHING!!! :) I CANNOT WAIT to see what you have “Coming Next”….;) YOU ALWAYS MAKE MY DAY!
Love Forever, Dee…XOXOXOXOXOXOX
ewa says:
beutiful but sad song,Sebastian…
i was in churh earlier today…lightened a candle for you…you are always on my mind…I belive in you…i wait…/ewa from Sweden
ewa says:
…it was very funny and symbolic,Sebastian when you picked the song “always on my mind”…with the “candlecrown” on your head…i thought to my self…who can it be…the king of kings…i know…
Be careful with yourselfe…you are worthy all love in the universe…please,do not forget that.tears and joy/ewa
carl smith says:
Sab keep kickin ass, i have been a fan for 20 years or so, i was brought up on country also but youth gon ewild blew my mind, it i stime for country to get a new outlaw and that outlaw is sabastain bach
Tommy says:
I have to admit it - I didn’t think you were going to win it. I knew you could do it - you have one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard and I have been a fan since the first album and the first tour. I was also raised on country music and still love it as well. I just wasn’t convinced you could win it.
I also have to admit that like an idiot, I was screaming at the TV - DO THE BALLAD - You can WIN with the ballad! So great song choice and I am sure that is what put you over the top.
I really do hope you stick to this and do a country album. It may not be your traditional genre - but I think the response to what you have done - has proven your fans will follow you - and you’ll likely garner some new ones as well.
You have proven once again, Sebastian, there is nothing you cannot accomplish - if you put your mind and voice to it.
Well done & congratulations.
Best to you and yours from me & mine.
Amber says:
i honestly couldn’t believe it when sebastian won. i mean his song was amazing, and i think he did make the right choice of song between the 2 that he had written. i wish you the best sebastian. for sure. i just didn’t know you had it in you to sing country music, but i guess i was wrong. sooo congrats [:
lisa moore says:
i think that you put your heart into that song i really do like it. I liked you when u were doing rock and i like u as country keep up the good work and u are working with the best john rich is a very good somg writer him and kenny are the best i think that they should win a award for song writting. Good luck your friend lisa.
lisa moore says:
i think that you put your heart into that song i really do like it. I liked you when u were doing rock and i like u as country keep up the good work and u are working with the best john rich is a very good song writer him and kenny are the best i think that they should win a award for song writting. Good luck your friend lisa.
Deb says:
I think this song is Awsome, Sebastian you are a true talent in everything you do!! Tell Maria and the baby Deb from WOW said hi!!!
Sabrina from Sebastian county Arkansas says:
Sebastian, You rocked in the 1980’s with Skid Row, You did a great job at actor on Gilmore Girls as Gil. Now You Are in country and I love the song and Video Keep the music coming !!!!!!!!
Jay says:
Congrats Baz.. I saw Baz three times this year. Great shows. By the way Baz dont live in Cali, whoever said they live next to him..Go buy his new CD ANGEL DOWN…
Music for everyone on it.
Sharon says:
Sebastian, You’re truely the best & I knew you’ld win !!! I’ve loved your music & have listened to you for quite some time … I love Battle with the Bottle, You picked the right song to sing, it was a piece of you … Now I have a question, WHEN is your album comeing out that you’re makeing with Jon Rich ??? There’s many of us in Alaska that want to get it … You’re the best, Luv Ya !!!
Karen says:
Karen aged 38 from NJ loves Sebastian Bach even have a son named after him. He is 10.. Keep on rockin. You are amazing in everything you do whether rock or country or both.. You have the best voice i have ever heard.. Cant wait to see you in upcoming concerts so please make your way to Philly or NJ again real soon.
Heather says:
I’m so happy you won! You definitely deserve it. I’ve been a huge fan since the beginning with Skid Row. I love that you’ve gotten into a bit of everything. Acting, musicals and now country! I wish you all the best and I can’t wait to see what you do next!
Love from West Texas,
Heather
Noell in Oregon says:
Sebastian, MAJOR CONGRATZ on your GC2 win!!! I totally cheered for you the WHOLE time and have been a HUGE fan for your whole career. I believe that you have the talent to expand into the country genre and be competitive with the other Rockers/Rappers gone Country. Heck, “Battle w/ the Bottle” sounds more country than some of the songs the “country” artists are producing these days. Keep up your hard work with your “battle” as I am sure that you will succeed if you truely want it bad enough. And you have your FANS support. ;-)
Best of Luck to you in your future. Looking forward to catching one of your shows near Oregon soon. ROCK ON BABY!!! =D
wibke says:
sebastian bach is the best 4 eva
Vikki says:
Congrats on GC2! I just knew you were going to be the person to beat! You’re awesome in so many ways! What really struck me was how BA you were from the git go and what I REALLY loved was that you recited my favorite poem/prayer in the whole entire world - the Serenity Prayer!
I love Battle with the Bottle and it touched me to see your son in the audience. I wish you the best of all that life has to offer and I’m looking forward to hearing your next countrified (if there is such a word!) song.
Love and Peace from New Mexico,
Vikki
Clau Bach says:
“tell me when the kiss of love becomes a lie…” your voice is awesome and you are the best! to see your son in the audience was great!! ..I will have a son named Sebastian. I am a really big fan since I was 15. You deserve all the great things of the world. Rock on!! Love from Monterrey Mexico.
Autumn says:
I am a new fan to Sebastain Bach. My name is Autumn and I am 13 years old. About a year ago my mom pulled out her old Skid Row cassette tape and introduced me and my sisters to “the most beautiful man put on the face of the earth” according to my mom. She bragged on and on about your amazing voice, and how you could sing at almost any range. The day we found out that you were going to be on Gone Country 2(we are really big fans), we jumpped around the living, screaming like a bunch of girls(mom included). She said that if you didn’t win, we would never watch that show again. We were all on the edge of our seats hoping you would pick the song that you did, because we knew if you sang Battle with the Bottle, it was in the bag for you. Congrats, and we really hope to see more videos from you on CMT. God really gifted you.
80sLuver says:
i luv you sebastian bach! i love hairbands and country, and its amazing that you are in both! (i’m only 14, so that’s really saying something!) i hope your carrer kix off for ya! good luck!
Jane says:
The greatest rock - gone - country star ever. I love the song 18 to life. You will be a fresh voice in country. Welcome with love!! If only John would have made the correct choice last season, we would have 2 new choices on the record shelves. Anxiously awaiting your first country album in IL.
Lisa says:
Voice,passion and versatility-you have it all!Can’t wait for your first country album. Thanks Sebastian!Love from Maine.
Scott in NKY says:
As someone who has seen his own singing path take twists and turns, I wish Sebastian nothing but the best. My path, too, started in metal, progressed into alt rock, and ultimately into country. I’ve still got that same rocker in me that was there in my early days as a singer, and I inject that into my music currently.
I have no idea if Sebastian will pursue this thing, or if it’s just a one-off for the show, but I have no doubt he could meld his rock past with a future in country. As long as he is as sincere about the music as he was with “Battle With the Bottle,” I’ll support him all the way.
tammy says:
I was so happy to see you on the show. I was a fan of your
ever since Skid Row. And i hope to see more of you on the country seen because a voice like yours need to be heard
and i can not wait. Congrats
Lisa says:
Country women appreciate the total package…voice,sex appeal and understanding the words.You have it all!Idea for atour…Sebastian and Keith Urban! Go country!Go SB!
Don says:
Brother I didn’t even see the show but you’ve always been a great singer songwriter and cant wait to hear the album when you and John Rich release it.
Rather see you gone country then Jessica Simpson….All I need to say about that! Sorry Willie!
Jack from Kentucky says:
I am totally psyched about “Battle with the Bottle”. I can’t get that song out of my head. I have always thought that you had the best voice of any front man in heavy metal music. This voice needs to be out there!!!!!!
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Lisa says:
Who is SB? I didn’t know until GC2. The second you stepped onstage aboard the GJ Showboat I knew you would win. Your compassion, drive, artistry and love of life carried you thru. Country music helped you set that good example for your son. I love new country so Ihope you give it your all.JR is a smart man.With him in your corner you can’t lose.Be patient,accept changes,and keep trusting yourself.I do.p.s.about the Nashville guy who put down your long hair..duh…Trace Adkins!also did I see Paris holding hands w/Mikalah on finale nite?
Shyla says:
I cant belive that you are going country. You were the best singer ever. I listen to your SkidRow CD almost everyday. I think my favorite song is 18 and Life, and I remember you, so I guess Ill have to give your country music a try beacause I used to be a country music fan, then I got into Alice Cooper, Guns ‘N’ Roses and SkidRow and now dont listen to it much.
Good Luck.
I love you, Shyla
Allie says:
Hey man! I love your music. You were so awesome on the show. I watched every episode of the show, but the last one. I got so mad because I had to miss it. I’m glad you won. I love your song “Battle with the Bottle”. I know alot of people will be able to relate to this song. The video was awesome as well. I look forward to buying your album.
God Bless You & Good Luck!
Jordan Turk says:
My dad is very suprised you were the winner of Gone Country 2. Im also very surprised you did go country I think you will be taking a huge step in country music. Just be careful it will get harder. I love your song “Battle with the Bottle”.
yasmin says:
hey sebastion as always you r great.though iam not a country music fan but your singing is so beautiful that in country music too u left everyone behind.this is the first time iam leaving any msg for u me and my brother we met u in london on g’n'r gig i hope u remeber any way ur album angle down is great i think its ur best album.i hope u will tour london soon.see u in london soon take care xx love from yasmin
yasmin says:
sebastion hope u win ur battle with the bottle i dont drink at all so dont know much u going through right now good luck yasmin
Michael Tompsett says:
I held up my canada shirt and you saluted me for it at the Skid Row concert in Kalamazoo, MI like 17 or 18 years ago and then I hung out with you personally for about two hours back stage in the green room during the SubHuman Beings tour again at the same venue in Kalamazoo. Do you remember me? I am going to be mailing you a letter to your home address in NJ. I would like to share some colaborative ideas on some music with you and being that we have had the chance already to meet 13 years ago, I hope that you can trust that I am not just a star struck fan. Please contact me via my email which I will attach to the snail mail.
Thanx Bass
wasp says:
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kim says:
i like skid row i relly like sebastian bach
barrelracerrach says:
I cant wait until gone country3!?!?!
Bob Yates says:
Hi, Im trying to geta message to Sebastian if you posibly can. I am married to the mother of Lisa Marie Bierk (Hare). I know Sabastian would love to chat with Kathy to talk about his father David, and all of the interesting stories she has about his father. He will totally LOVE it. He can send me an email if interested. Thank so much Bob
Dave says:
I’m a huge country fan, singer/songwriter myself. I’ve loved skid row and some other metal bands when I was younger, however, I spend most of my time playing guitar and piano nowdays. If you can hook up with some great songwriters in nashville, I’d love to hear a full LP from you in this genre. Something different is something good usually. I hate the idea that non-pure country artists killed music row…music row killed music row…I love uniqueness and your vocals are definatley that! Cheers
Mr.Ward says:
Is there anything that Sebastian CAN’T do?? If only todays music had a 1/4 of his talent. What’s next Bach…hip Hop? LMAO! Just kidding dude although I believe you would proably do well at that also. and no I can’t pay your mortgage right now.
Mr.Ward says:
Why weren’t you at the CMA’s this past time with “battle with the bottle” ?
Enquiring Minds says:
Where are the albums? I watched season 1 and 2 and now season 3 is on but where are the albums by the previous seasons winners? They win, they get an album produced by John…where are the albums already? Lot of empty promises? Do they think we are just going to forget? Or is it all just a TV show nothing serious and never will we see these albums.
dori lyric says:
hey sebastian , please come out to vancouver and look me up , would love to meet you and hear it live !!! # 1 fan ever , dori
dori lyric says:
would be a dream come true if you ever played with steve vai
Sandy says:
I love your solo album….Angel Down. Excellent. My questions are: 1) Will there be another? And 2) When the hell ya coming back to Michigan? I had bought Skid Row tickets a few years back when touring at the State theater and was suverely disappointed to find that you were not the singer anymore. I do not care for them now. I am however interested in when YOU will be Bach. lol
Showing the love on Michigan’s behalf.
Sandy (aka: K-Inkster)
Sandy says:
Misspelled severely…sorry. I really do want to see you live if not possibly meet you. I am not some stalker freak fan, I am a tattoo artist and understand about discretion and privacy. Again showing the Michigan love for you.
K-Inkster
Suzie says:
You’re my hero! I’m only thirteen but i listen to Skid row everyday and i cry everytime i hear i remember you! I love your voice and you are so amazing and them letting you go was the worst thing every! I would amost do anyting to hear Skid Row and FireHouse play in a concert i would probably die and your feet if i every met you!