Blake Shelton is once again helping artists make their dreams come true.
The country superstar and former “The Voice” coach is working on a new singing competition show currently titled “The Road.”
CBS announced in a press release Nov. 11 that Shelton will executive produce the upcoming “docu-follow” series with “Yellowstone” co-creator Taylor Sheridan, as well as Lee Metzger and David Glasser.
“I’m a big fan of Taylor’s incredible work, and I’m excited to team with him and my long-time collaborator, Lee, on ‘The Road’,” Shelton said in the . “I know a thing or two about singing competitions and what it’s like to chase a music dream and live life on tour. I’m looking forward to discovering new talent and giving them this platform.”
Sheridan, who also created prequel series “1883” and “1923,” noted in the press release that a “revolution” is happening in country music and that making a show centered on the genre’s next big stars is “incredibly exciting.”
“No more shiny floors and studio audiences. This is where the rubber meets the road — literally,” he teased. “Get in the van, go to the next town and win the crowd. Do it enough, and you become the next leader. Simple as that.”
Read on to learn more about the upcoming competition show.
What is ‘The Road’ about?According to CBS, “The Road” will follow a yet-to-be-announced headlining singer on their “journey to discover the next big artist.”
Contestants will join the headliner on tour as opening acts and play in venues across the country. The competition aspect comes in when the singers must “win over the local fanbase to secure a spot in the next city and remain on tour.”
The focus of the show is to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the challenging and gritty life as a touring artist, according to the press release. It will also reveal the inner workings of the music industry and what happens when “some of the best up-and-coming performers pile into a tour bus and tackle a grueling schedule in pursuit of their dreams.”
When will ‘The Road’ premiere?
A premiere date has not been set. However, CBS noted that the show is scheduled for fall 2025.
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