American Supergroup to Air on U.S. Channel Pop

NASHVILLE: The music competition American Supergroup has been given a fall premiere on U.S. network Pop, followed by runs on MTV Live and VH1 Classic.

Filmed in Nashville, the show is produced by music, TV and film executive Anastasia Brown, with executive producers Barry Josephson, Kevin Wayne Waldrop and Gary Wayne Bridges.

The program will showcase the creation and evolution of a new band. Guided by a panel of music experts, 25 finalists will be selected to form five groups of five members each. Audiences will interact with and vote for contestants via social media platforms and an exclusive app.

CAA is the exclusive worldwide agent for the show, with international format rights available. Josephson Entertainment is producing.

Josephson said: “American Supergroup is shaping up to be the most compelling music competition show on television, especially now that Anastasia is on board. Her reputation and experience are stellar; and we look forward to her creative input for the show. We are also excited to see the tremendous interest the show has received from musicians and music fans from all over the country. Thousands of people sent in audition material and we are pleased the ASG website has received over 2 million visitors. American Supergroup promises to be a truly amazing show this fall.”

Brown added: “It is a great opportunity to be part of American Supergroup, working with such pros as Barry, Kevin, and Gary. This dream project has all the elements for a truly fantastic program: it is filming in my town—Nashville, America’s music capital—and will feature the best musicians in the country. Having worked with iconic artists who are also musicians, I love how this new series puts a spotlight on the entire band, not just the lead singer. We promise that music will be front and center and look forward to showcasing each and every member of the band in a unique way.”