Y’all ready to hit the road? Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan are about to take “finding the next big star” to a whole new level with their new show, The Road—and it’s way more than a backstage pass. It’s a backstage bus ride, as contestants are thrown into a whirlwind tour across the country, battling it out to see who’s got the chops to stay on the bus to the next stop!
That’s right, CBS’s new singing showdown isn’t your average sing-and-smile kind of show. The Road is set to air in Fall 2025, giving viewers a front-row seat to the action—or, more accurately, a seat way in the back of a cramped tour bus filled with hopefuls, probably all fighting over who gets the top bunk and whose turn it is to control the aux.
The Plot: Imagine this—our mystery music superstar (no one’s spilling who it is just yet) goes on tour. Along the way, they handpick opening acts, tossing them on stage to wow local audiences while giving new meaning to “sink or swim.” Every night, these ambitious singers have to win over an audience in a fresh town. Mess it up? Well, it’s a quick trip back home. But kill it on stage? You’re riding to the next city for another shot! It’s like karaoke night, but with a massive career at stake and way more sweat involved.
Here’s what The Road promises: live performances, behind-the-scenes drama, and enough tour-bus “bonding time” to make any rock doc feel like child’s play. We’re talking late nights, early mornings, greasy truck-stop snacks, and enough “Are we there yet?” moments to make Blake himself consider walking.
Blake Says: Blake Shelton, who’s pretty much a Voice veteran by now, says he’s thrilled to partner with Taylor Sheridan. “I’ve chased the dream, toured with half the country, and been in enough hotel lobbies at 2 a.m. to know this industry isn’t all glitz and glam. I can’t wait to watch these rookies fight it out and show if they’ve got what it takes.”
Taylor’s Take: Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind Yellowstone, is pumped too. “Country music’s evolving, and this is gonna be a trial by fire. No polished floors or comfy chairs—this is as real as it gets. If you can rock one night and make it to the next city, you’re a star. Can’t hack it? Well, don’t let the bus door hit you on the way out.”
So, pack your bags (lightly—there’s limited bus space), grab some earplugs, and get ready. The Road is coming soon, and it’s gonna be a bumpy, loud, and legendary ride!
