Taylor Sheridan Teams with Blake Shelton for Singing Competition

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CBS has ordered a new singing competition for fall 2025 from executive producers Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, Lee Metzger and David Glasser.

Tentatively titled The Road, the docu-follow format trails a headlining superstar (to be announced) on their journey to discover the next big artist. Singers will join the headliner on tour, performing as opening acts in venues across the country. They will compete to win over local fan bases to secure a spot in the next city and remain on the tour.

The series is being produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and Glasser’s 101 Studios, along with Shelton and Metzger’s Lucky Horseshoe Productions.

“I’m a big fan of Taylor’s incredible work, and I’m excited to team with him and my longtime 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.”

“There is a revolution taking place in country music,” Sheridan said. “Building a platform with Blake for the next leaders of that revolution is an incredibly exciting venture. 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.”

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

“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,” added Metzger.