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'The Next' Singing Competition Show Adds More Celeb Judges

John Rich is joining in on the TV singing competition craze. The singer, who announced earlier this year he will be on a new reality talent show on the CW network, has shared a few more details about his upcoming gig.

Previously called "The Star Next Door," the title of the show, which was created by Queen Latifah, has been changed to "The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep." Joining the country star and singer-actress will be Nelly, Joe Jonas and Gloria Estefan.

"With @GloriaEstefan and brother @joejonas on the set in LA!!," John tweeted recently, along with a picture of his new pals. "This show is gonna be crazayyy!"

For the show, each celebrity judge will travel across the country, looking for the best local talent, who will represent their town in a televised performance. In addition to acting as their mentor, the celeb will also live with their contestants for three days, immersing themselves in their lives, including spending time with their family, at their jobs and in their social circles.

No official air date has been announced for the show's premiere.

Also on tap for John and his singing partner, Big Kenny, is Big & Rich's upcoming album, Hilbilly Jedi, which will hit shelves later this year. The first single from the CD, "That's Why I Pray," is currently climbing the charts.

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Wanda Townsend

Buddy Townsend will be performing the song, Springsteen, by Eric Church, number 2 on the country charts. Come on out to Golden, Colorado and listen up Nashville!

June 07 2012 at 6:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wanda Townsend

Talent Quest is searching for the best singer in the State of Colorado. Buddy has been practicing and waiting all of his life, he is ready! He will perform two songs this Monday, June 11, 2012. When he wins then they have national competitions in Nevada next. No sweat! Buddy Townsend is ready!

June 07 2012 at 6:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wanda Townsend

Talent Quest is searching for the best singer in the State of Colorado. Buddy Townsend fits the bill! He is competing this next Monday and then moves on to national singing contest in Nevada.

June 07 2012 at 6:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
devinmcmusters

Enough! Just stop this crap! If we all agree to stop watching this crap....maybe they'll stop cranking this garbage out.
Go away John Rich!

June 07 2012 at 11:59 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Mandoist

...and the world needs another idiotic "talent" show why exactly??

America...please do not watch this crap. McD's spreading its filth is bad enough, but nowyour moronic TV shows have invaded Europe television as well.

June 07 2012 at 5:29 AM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Jc2009USA

I don't like the title of the show, and I am NOT a John Rich fan...I might watch the first show...but it would have to be exceptional for me to continue on...I love The Voice, don't know if I am going to watch this years X-Factor with the crazy changes, still watching American Idol, and like the new "Duets"...but once they start flooding the market with one singing show after another...it starts to lose its appeal.

June 07 2012 at 12:02 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Hold Your Horses

Terrible name for a tv show.

June 06 2012 at 11:45 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Margie Becker

No not John Rich, He is such a jerk,, I seen him in Nashville, he sucked punched a guy then stepped back and let his body guard step up He is such a pu,,ssy ,, I will not watch him in anything,,,What a jerk

June 06 2012 at 10:50 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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Darren

i totally agree.. I call Big n Rich Dumb and Stupid, they cant sing to save their lives and like you say he is a jerk who doesnt know squat

June 07 2012 at 4:07 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
harolddundee

Huh?

June 06 2012 at 8:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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