Taylor Swift Dominates at 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Tim McGraw's 'Superstar Summer Night' Special to Air May 19
Beyonce Releases New Anthem, 'Grown Woman'
Kellie Pickler Named 'Dancing With the Stars' Champion
Carrie Underwood 'Goats' Hunter Hayes With Blown Away Tour Prank
PHOTOS: This Is The Best Response To Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries We've Seen Yet
Blake Shelton Will Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'
Who Won 'DWTS'?
Tim McGraw Stops Atlanta Show to Help Ailing Fan
Wolf Blitzer's Embarrassing Moment With Tornado Survivor
Toby Keith Says His Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma 'Will Perservere' After Deadly Tornado
Rescuers Continue Search For Tornado Survivors
Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Inseparable' With 'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover
PHOTOS: Tornado Aftermath Leaves Trail Of Destruction
Miguel and Fan Are 'Okay' After Crazy Kick at 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Demi Looks FANTASTIC In A Bikini
PHOTO: Dog Guards Deceased Owner's Body After Tornado
The World's Most Powerful Women
PHOTOS: Christie Brinkley Gets Back Into A Swimsuit At 59 Years Old
Grossed Out Student Finds "Worm" In His McMuffin
15 Incredible Cat Photobombs
CBS Reporter's Grave Allegations
Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma
Singer Sues McDonald's, Claims Chicken Sandwich Incident Ruined Her Voice
WATCH: Mom's Emotional Reunion With Son After Tornado
PHOTOS: Tornado Devastates Moore, Oklahoma
Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher Put Their Romance On Display
WATCH: Tornado Victim Finds Dog During CBS Interview
Justin Bieber BOOED While Accepting Award
Oklahoma Senators Face Difficult Options On Disaster Relief
OUCH: Singer Jumps, Lands On Fan's Neck
PORK BELLY: OJ Can't Get Enough Beans
Guess Who?
Getty Images for CMT
The show, called "Opening Act," will be produced by "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe, who will scour the web looking for great singers, with help from Mary J. Blige and "Rock Mafia" producer Antonina Armato. The winners of the contest will score a chance to serve as an opening act for established artists, with Jason and Brad listed as two of the singers who will open up their stage to unsigned contestants. Other artists who will also share their concert platform include Rod Stewart, Nicki Minaj, Gym Class Heroes, Jason Mraz and LMFAO.
"There is an extraordinary amount of untapped talent out there," Nigel explains (quote via NY Daily News). "But if you don't know the right people or have the right connections, you may never be discovered. With 'Opening Act,' we are democratizing a notoriously impossible process."
The veteran TV producer adds that the winners will have adequate training before they perform before thousands of fans. "These kids that have never done anything in their lives, never actually performed in front of anybody, have got five days to get themselves ready," he tells E! News. "We've got an artist development team that will help them, but it's going to be very exciting."
In addition to Jason and Brad, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles will also be participating in a reality TV talent show this summer. The songstress will appear alongside John Legend, Robin Thicke and Kelly Clarkson on ABC's new show, "Duets," which will premiere on May 24 on ABC.
"Opening Act" will debut on July 9 at 10:00 PM ET on E!.
Watch an Interview With Brad Paisley
Jessica
Kyle
11 Comments