Gone Country 3: Sheila E.
Sheila E. is one of the celebrities participating in this season of Gone Country 3. She shares her thoughts about the upcoming experience.
My name is Sheila E., and people might know me as the girl who played "The Glamorous Life." That was a song done in 1984, and I was pretty much one of the first female percussion players to form her own band, and that's what people know me for, and for being very sexy in what I didn't wear on stage. The newest project I have is with my family. We just did a CD that will be released in February. And it's the whole family, my dad, Pete Escovedo, who stills plays percussion, my brother Juan and my brother Peter Michael. And then we have special guests on the CD, we have Gloria Estefan, Earth Wind and Fire, Joss Stone, Prince, Raphael Saadiq, Israel Houghton and George Duke. And I also have an all-girls band called C.O.E.D., which means Chronicles of Every Diva, and that's a fun band. And I have a foundation called Elevate Hope Foundation for abused children, which I've had for about seven years, and we deal with kids in the Foster Care system.
I really wanted to do this show because I love country music. I've always been a fan of country music. I listen to a lot of Christian and Gospel music which sometimes is country and contemporary. To be able to write a song with some of the best country songwriters and producers, it would be pretty awesome, and it's a good door for me to walk into, and a challenge. I think I can write a country song, I have the tools to do it. It's just figuring out what to do. Lyrically I could possibly do it because that's what I can relate to with country artists, are the lyrics and being honest and sincere about our lives. We write about situations or someone else's, but musically it's going to be different, so I'm excited about that. It's going to be challenging, but I'm going to try and make this as fun as possible. I would be one to say that I would never do a reality television show, because I'm one to watch and go, "I would never do that." And the only reason why I'm doing it is because of the songwriting. So if that's what it takes to get through all that to do this, then it's worth it.
I think my fans should watch it because this is something that I've never done before, and I have really good fans. They always support me, and this is something totally different for them and I think they'll enjoy it. And the great thing about it is to try to win over the country fans because they are awesome people and that's another great experience for me. I want to see what JR can teach me, see what he can do!
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RedMaZ says:
Your uncle is the best teacher you could have. You don’t need this.
Ertccty says:
Yeah 2 bad I didn’t get to run into Sheila & George while they were in town! :( Look forward to seeing the show!
Boii says:
I sort have lost touch with the ritual of watching TV, but I’ll be watching this show! Knock’em dead Sheila! I can’t keep my eyes off of you when you make tv appearances!!
MsTrisBeats says:
Hey Sheila!~
You never cease to amaze me!~ I think this is a great idea…God opened the door and you are walking through it bravely… We support you in all you do.. I’ll be watching..telling people to watch..telling them to tell people to watch…all that!
Also I have been trying to reach your sis for a while…. You all have been such an inspiration in my life, no time nor distance can ever erase that!~
If you happen to read this be sure to hit me up :-)
Wishing you many blessings on the show!
From “Still Your #1 Fan In Maryland”…
S— P–K
Tammy says:
Why not, most people today in Country Music have flopped trying to get back into Pop music. Country music has really gone to hell.
Matt Vessell says:
Hey Sheila. I am not a very big fan of the reality tv genre but I must say i am very excited to see your involvement in Gone Country. I think this will be a natural fit for your many talents. I always thought “Wednesday Like A River” had a country vibe to it, and it is an incredible song. Looking forward to watching you throughout the series.
I do have one question…when is the “Waters of Life” COED cd going to be released? Your fans have been patiently waiting for well over a year now. Please give us a hint.
Best of Luck!
Matt in Atlanta
Meche says:
NATURALLY! I Can’t wait! God Bless You and comfort you whenever you play a new song! You’re Amazing and I feel a Best Female Compostion Award coming your way! I’ll pray for you Miss E.
Tyree LaRue says:
Sheila E,
you are a very talented musician. I love your skills. I have followed your career. I love your style. I am a musician too. I saw you on TBN. God Bless you. Music is very vital in life. I play organ and direct three choirs. I am a fan and will always be one. Much Love.
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Fuqua says:
Whutz good Ms. E,
Country music? Reality Tv? I don’t know about this one, but I do support your desire to try something different. If any one can make that leap it’s definitely you. I’m sure country music fans will love you the moment you step on stage. How can they not, the greatest musician ever has Gone Country. Well for a little bit anyway. After that we’re gonna need you back.
matt meyer says:
you r one of the reason I play drums . I have a lot respect for wowmen drummers . good luck and god bless ill be rooten for you
Dana says:
Support. Love. Admiration. I was so happy to see the trailer and then the show tonight. I play drums in school and honed my sense of fearlessness from you. I am now an English Teacher with a daughter of my own, and I love showing her how mommy gets down with the Sheila E. E-train. God Bless and good luck on the show. Love you.
Kobie G says:
Sheila
The great thing about you is your humbleness about being in the biz. I have enjoyed your music for years and your passion for music is evident when you play and sing. I’ll pray for your journey during this season and I will pray for all the musicians involved during Gone Country 3. Knock’em alive! God Bless You!
Jenny says:
I love the show, everything about it. But early on in the show John Rich said to Tara Connor. When he was introducing her to the stage, about “she was the first Miss Kentucky”. And as much as I’m a fan of John Rich, sorry John you were wrong. Heather French was the first to be crowned Miss Ky., in 2000. So ya might want to check your facts.
socalgirlintx says:
Rock on Sheila!!! I’ve been a fan since 1984, and still listen to your music. I love all kinds of music, and country is no exception, so when I saw you were going to be on Gone Country, I couldn’t wait to watch. It is awesome, and I hope you win!!!! You definitely have what it takes. Best of luck!!!!
Cowgirl says:
Sheila:
I have listened to your music ever since you were first on the scene. I really have enjoyed it. What are you going to write you song about? Good luck!
Kimberly says:
Sheila!
So happy to see you on ‘Gone Country’. I have been a HUGE fan for sooooo long! I can’t wait to see how this all turns out…
Best to you girl!
Kimberly
P.S. You look fabulous!!!
Chrysanthemum says:
Hey Sheila,
I hope with your experiment with country music, you and George Clinton, get together and do an album with some “CountryFunk”. Especially with both your creative music skills, you can start a new genre of music with that, and that would be very cool. Good luck and blessings with your adventure on the show.
charlene says:
Go Sheila,
Will be watching the show. I’m sure it will be a great experience for you!
Michelle says:
Sheila-
I have so much respect and admiration for you because you have inspired me ever since you broke into the music scene. I’ve played drums & percussion since high school and still keep doing it! Because of you!
You’re a versatile musician, you can do it all and you have been doing it all, all along! Country music is just another stepping stone for you. Take it and get your mad skills on, girl!
God Bless & good luck.
You are my hero!
taco says:
You go girl! Good luck with that nut Richard!
Anthony says:
Sheila E,
I am so an 1980’s guy . . .have not seen your work in a while. Watching you on the show clearly shared with us the kind of person you are . . . I had to send you a note to say you are a wonderful women and have such a wonderful auora about you. The kindness you have within is so apparent to see . . .have a great time and send you all our energy. Be well!
brittany says:
hey sheila hope your reading this i’m a huge fan of yours i think your so amazing !!!!you have inspired me in so many ways I have all your albums and your pics on my wall :) I admire you so much and think your such a wonderful role model for young girls like me being 19 in this day and age it’s hard for a young girl to look up to a REAL role model that represent and stand for what you stand for and I just want to thank you so much for being the person you are & we truly love you for that & I hope you are reading this ….. good luck on the show ( as if you need it b/c your so talented) i’ll be sure to tune in and looking forward for the new album and I love you and support you 150% GOD Bless & kick ass!!!! lol:)
Matt Catlin says:
I personally Met Sheila, and i have to say is Damn she knows how to rock the house. I personally Tech for her at Mira Costa College, which is my college, and it was soooo much fun
Jeremy Chambers says:
Sheila…great to see THE GREATEST of the great drummers rockin’ it country style on cmt. i grew up listening to a lot of nashville country session drummers and look forward to hearing what you can lay down country style! i’ve heard you play with Peter Michael and even heard you play with your father and I think your contribution will be so needed ! bless you!!!
scarfy says:
you really tear up on those drums. give it your all sheil e.
Philly Jazz says:
Many of us know about the Sheila E that plays drums, but it has been a pleasure to see Sheila the person. You are a hands down favorite to watch. Your energy and enthusiasm on the show is enspiring.
It wasn’t popular being the skinny kid with toting the trombone all around, but I did it in a rough area and I am better person for it. We all know that music is a great gift, but the person who makes the music beautiful is the wrapping paper.
Keep on playing and living life. You’ve again inspired.
Dana says:
You’re just eating up the competition with your competitive spirit. I have to agree with Philly Jazz; I’m watching this show to see you.
stinkyboy says:
Ms. E,
You ROCK!!
You are truely inspiring to watch. Best of luck, i can’t wait to hear your new country hits!!!!!!!!
Peace
Teia Burton says:
Sheila, I really enjoy the show! I’ve told everybody that u’ve “Gone Country” and they where like, Whaaat? I have to say, if it wasn’t 4U being on the show, I wouldn’t be too interested in watchin it. I would check to see what George was up to but, that’s about it. I tape the show every week, call to remind people it’s about to come on and discuss it with friends. It really shows that u r a REAL & DONE TO EARTH PERSON but, I knew that anyway! Did U bring enough shoes? I ain’t made at u. I’m a shoe lover too! And as far as how u use to dress back in the day being sexy. As a female, to me, it didn’t take away from you being a talented, beautiful, smart woman with class and you still are! You are an inspiration! Yeah, the vegan thing through me too. Glad u cleared that up. Nothin wrong with being one but, I did wonder, what do u eat to have the energy u have to play!!?? To me it’s about the kind of meat and how much. I hope u have/had a good time and experience on the show, can’t wait till U and the family CD is finally released, good luck and God Bless U and your future endeavor.
Your Friend, Supporter & Sister in Christ;
Teia; Mpls., MN.
For Forex Rate says:
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Tru-Reign says:
I think that this show is a great idea so that you the public is able to see artist that they appreciate branch out and do something they’ve never done before. I’m never amazed when you do something new Sheila i’ve come to expect it I know your going to write a great country song to add to your impressive resume. Sorry MsTrisBeats i’m holding the crown as the #1 Sheila E fan in maryland but I’ll let you be my 2nd in command. LOL
Sheila E. says:
I just wanted to say to everyone who has been watching the show that I love country music, country food and country living! Thank you so much for your support and I am so grateful to have such awesome Fans!
blessings to you All!
Sheila E.
stinkyboy says:
Luv to you!!!!
rubie says:
Sheila E,
Congrats on shining your spirit in song during GC3.
Your spirited talents give ALL women a reason to be PROUD and Honored to hear you.
As a former Bay Area,CAL gal raised in the 1950-70’s,
I’ve had similar wear and tear on my soul as you.
I hold my head high as you represent a Strong Latina Artist from my generation who triumphs and radiates joy and life.
God’s Blessings and Prayers for the wisdom you seek.
rubie
Mona says:
Sheila, I was so happy to see you won! I’ve followed your career from your very first album Glamourous Life and listened to your powerful testimonies like when you toured with Yolanda Adams and Martha Munizzi. To see your growth is amazing and it is so inspirational. You’re a class act! God bless.
Tami says:
Thank you for your testimony & giving God the glory for your success. It is encouraging & I am so proud of you! I know Jesus stood up & applauded you too!
Many blessings on you & yours
Msshimba says:
Sheila–
You are truly an amazing and gifted person. I am so happy that you won. I thought you were absolutely fabulous from the beginning with Glamorous Life and cannot wait to purchase your new CD. You truly ROCK!
Lissa says:
Congrats Sheila. You and Justin Guarini were my faves going onto this show. Your performances are as great to watch as ever. Enjoy it all, and God bless!
RaeShawn says:
Sheila,
Congratulations on winning Gone Country 3. I knew you would win because your spirit was so genuine throughout the whole show. I was truly touched by the lyrics of Glorious Train and your story. Keep up the good work and continued blessings to you and your family.
stinkyboy says:
Whooooooo Hoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RICH says:
I think you did good.But Taylor Danes vocals blew everbody out of the water.
Jill Kee says:
I watch Gone Country and have watched all 3 so far. I love the show and find it entertainig however. Whoever produces the show needs to know that ppl watch the whole series and at the end, the finalle, people want to hear the songs and watch the perfornamce but they interview and talk over it. Let us see the results of the finalle! Let us see the performance! Thanks Jill
Ty says:
Sheila
and for being very sexy in what I didn’t wear on stage.
People noticed U 4 your beauty and talent
Your an entertainer and the 80’s was a high time 4 showmanship,
I hope U don’t have regrets about it because it wasn’t shameful at all
I remember most of all the fur coats and jewelery
the Glamorous Life Noon Rendevous, Erotic City, the glow in the dark drum sticks
the Romance 1600 era and lace and ruffled shirts and you tearing up the percussions: Dear Michaelangelo, A Love Bizarre Sister Fate, the moves that n sinc moves that was known from Uptown… Merci 4 the Speed of a Mad Clown in Summer
Sheila E someone who knew how 2 put on a show and looked good while doing it 1 Day Sex Cymbol Holly Rock
…badder than the wicked witch
…not bad 4 a girl
kaye says:
Congrats Sheila! Glorious Train is a very uplifting tune, I’m not sure it was ‘country’ as I know ‘country music’ but it is terrific. All the songs had merit and you proved your drive and mettle in all the competitions. Best wishes to you.
“S” says:
Miss Escovedo, I am a big fan and it’s great to hear that you are performing all over. I wanted to know the name of the new CD that the Escovedo family released in February?