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Music competition series have been huge hits for some of the networks and now, CBS has introduced one of its own — The Road. Will this series become a huge hit for the network or will it hit a sour note? Will The Road be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
A music competition series, The Road is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton, David Glasser, Lee Metzger, and Keith Urban. The program follows 12 talented emerging musicians as they compete as opening acts for Urban at music venues across America. In his search for the next big artist, alongside Gretchen Wilson, who acts as “Tour Manager” for the series, Urban is joined throughout the season by Shelton and Sheridan, and country music stars Jordan Davis, Karen Fairchild, Dustin Lynch and Brothers Osborne. They guide the seasoned musicians, and along with the audiences at live venues, determine who advances to the next city. In the end, only one will walk away with the grand prize. Without a shiny floor in sight, the show captures the high-stakes unfiltered musical journeys of these triple threats – singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists – offering a backstage pass into the gritty and unforgiving life of a touring musician. Viewers will see what happens when some of the best emerging musicians pile into a tour bus and tackle a grueling schedule, all in pursuit of their dreams.
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What do you think? Do you like The Road TV series on CBS? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I’m not a big country western fan but we look forward to seeing it every week. They are all very talented and I have my top two favorites and they are still there.
I’m kind of surprised seeing how they all use the same microphone and have such tight living conditions that they all didn’t get sick She should have went home when she didn’t feel well the first week for her own health
I’m not a big country western fan but we look forward to seeing it every week. They are all very talented and I have my top two favorites and they are still there.
I’m kind of surprised seeing how they all use the same microphone and have such tight living conditions that they all didn’t get sick She should have went home when she didn’t feel well the first week for her own health
Loving “The Road”! Hope it gets renewed for a second season. Would enjoy seeing more of Keith Urban, his thoughts, opinions, suggestions, constructive criticisms, conversations about contestants & their performances, song choices, stage presence, etc., between Keith and Gretchen, Keith and Blake, & Keith & his fill in guests, but otherwise don’t have anything but praise for this raw talent reality program.
After watching a few episodes, the sound is improved. Most of the artists are very good. Gretchen is a good choice to coach. Blake and Keith really don’t have that much to add, in fact, they’re boring.
The sound was horrible. So much miscellaneous noise that it interfered with what people were saying. It was so annoying. I’ll give it one more try. I agree with Barb, Gretchen Wilson is doing a good job.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Road. If people knew what went behind presenting artists on the Voice and AI they would be surprised. For years the complaint has been why don’t they do original music. On the Road it’s all original. And the producers knew this type of competition would be risky. It’s more documentary. Looking forward to see how the artists do. For some of them this is their last chance to go to the next tier. And the focus are the artists-not Keith or Blake or Taylor Sheridan.
Gretchen does a great job. Blake is not a big help. Country music has become cowboy hats, short skirts and shouting instead of singing. Will give it another try.
Totally agree, we were not impressed with the 1st show.. will tape the part 1 & 2 of Texas but, if we don’t like, we are out! Very disappointed after the wait, was expecting more 🙁 Big fan of Blake & Keith still tho.