Months after being announced by CBS, it’s been confirmed that there is a new singing competition called The Road. The show comes from creators Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan. But what’s even more exciting is that Keith Urban has been confirmed to headline the show.
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Since leaving The Voice in 2023, this is Shelton’s first singing competition, but his role is in more of a behind-the-scenes aspect. If you want to know more about the singing competition, keep reading.
What is it even about? The docu-follow format trails a headlining superstar, in this case being Urban, on their journey to discover the next big artist. Urban will headline special performances at music venues across America that feature emerging talents. These new artists will act as his opening acts.
Audiences that are at these special performances will have the opportunity to decide which musicians will continue on to the next show. It’s a fun, innovative way to showcase new artists and give them a chance at their dreams.
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Urban gave his thoughts on the show, saying, “I spent a lot of my underage life playing in some seedy pubs, sometimes just for the bartender. So, I love the idea of throwing artists into a real-world environment, to find out if they are artists.”
He goes further about how impactful being on stage can be, saying “Paying your dues sucks, but there are things in this business that can’t be taught, like how to put together a set list, whether to extend or cut a song during your performance or how to work the crowd. For me, touring has always been my first love. It’s where the rubber meets the road. But it’s the only road to take if you want to be a performer.”
But since it’s created by one of the biggest country artists and is headlined by another iconic musician, will it just focus on country artists? Thankfully, no. While country music is a big part of it, the contestants are not confirmed to be all country artists, giving everyone a great chance at stardom.
When does the new singing competition premiere? It’s set to release during the Fall 2025 season. While the exact release date has yet to be announced, it’s confirmed by CBS that it will air on Sunday nights.
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