Blake Shelton’s New Singing Competition: “THE ROAD”

Set to premiere in fall 2025.

“This project has been a true labor of love that Taylor, Blake, Lee and I have been talking about for some time now,” said Glasser. “I can’t thank CBS enough for supporting us on this journey to bring an incredible project to audiences everywhere.”

By Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Beat magazine | November 11, 2024
Photos of Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan: CBS Paramount+, Lead image: DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

^{Country singer Blake-Shelton (Photo courtesy of Warner Music Nashville)}

CBS revealed today that a brand new singing competition show called THE ROAD (working title) is set to premiere in fall 2025. This exciting series is produced by Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, Lee Metzger, and David Glasser. The show will follow a famous superstar (who will be announced later) as they search for the next big music talent. Aspiring singers will join the headliner on their tour, performing as opening acts in different venues all over the country. They will compete to win the hearts of local fans to earn a chance to continue on the tour to the next city.

Looking Forward to Discovering New Talent

“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,” said Shelton. “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.”

The show is made by MTV Entertainment Studios and Glasser’s 101 Studios, along with Shelton and Metzger’s Lucky Horseshoe Productions. Taylor Sheridan and David Glasser are the executive producers, while Blake Shelton and Lee Metzger also work as executive producers for Lucky Horseshoe Productions.

Taylor-Sheridan — ^{Director Taylor Sheridan (Photo by Emerson Miller)}

“There is a revolution taking place in country music. Building a platform with Blake for the next leaders of that revolution is an incredibly exciting venture,” said Sheridan. “No more shiny floors and studio audiences. This is where the rubber meets the road – literally. 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.”

Metzger said, “Blake and I have been working together a long time and now joining forces with Taylor and David is literally the kind of team you dream about to bring something of this scale to country music fans.”

THE ROAD a Tough and Challenging Life

THE ROAD gives audiences a special look at the tough and challenging life of a touring musician. With a unique peek behind the curtain of the music world, viewers will witness what goes down when talented new artists hop on a tour bus and face a demanding schedule while chasing their dreams.