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'Songland': Release date, plot, trailer, news and everything else about NBC's new reality series

'Songland' a new songwriter focused reality TV competition will premiere on NBC May 28 at 10 p.m. after the premiere of 'America's Got Talent' season 14

Recently it was announced that NBC had given the green signal for a brand new reality TV entertainment competition. The series is a songwriter focused show called 'Songland.' The show is produced in cooperation with the Universal Television Alternative Studio and revolves around undiscovered songwriters, giving them a chance to create a hit. This brand new series will provide a unique opportunity to upcoming talented songwriters. They will be exposed and mentored by three music producers in each episode. These music producers are majorly responsible for the biggest hits we hear in music these days. 

Release Date

'Songland' will premiere on NBC May 28 at 10 p.m. after the premiere of 'America's Got Talent' season 14.

Plot

'Songland' is set to discover songwriters and give them a chance to create a hit as it gives us an inside look at the process of songwriting. Each episode has one winner who is given the opportunity to have their song recorded for a worldwide audience by famous award-winning artists that will be featured. Mentored by three producers who have created hits in the music industry, it is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for talented songwriters. 

This concept was created by Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart, 'The Voice' producer Audrey Morrissey and director Ivan Dudynsky. They also are executive producers alongside Chad Hines and The Voice’s judge Adam Levine. There are 14 genres that are allowed to submit their songs. Alternative, Blues, Christian and Gospel, Country, Dance and Electronic, Hip Hop/Rap, Indie, Latin, Pop, R&B/Soul, Reggae, Rock and Singer/Songwriter.

Contestants should submit two songs and they are allowed to submit their work to multiple songwriters/producers. If they do, all names must be mentioned while they fill up the registration form. The material they submit for each song should be unpublished and the songs must be complete with lyrics and music. Candidates should not be signed to a publishing deal if they are taking part in the competition. 

Featured Musical Guests

The featured musical guests in the series are The Jonas Brothers, John Legend, Meghan Trainor, Macklemore, Charlie Puth, Kelsea Ballerini, Will.I.Am, OneRepublic, Aloe Blacc, Old Dominion, and Leona Lewis. At the end of each episode, these musical guests will select one contestant's song, which they will take up to record.

Director

Ivan Dudynsky

Ivan Dudynsky is the director for 'Songland'. Dudynsky is an actor and director, best known for his work in Newsies (1992), Studio 330 Sessions (2006) and Celebrity Name Game (2014). Dudynsky also choreographed for Alanis Morissette in the early 90's when he was just 20 years old. In 2005, Dudynsky also started to direct country music videos. 

Trailer 

Recently the series revealed their first look of the new show. When the trailer begins, you can hear John Legend talk first as he says, "Every artist is looking for one thing: that next great songwriter.” Following which, Joe Jonas speaks alongside his brothers revealing, "The show is giving songwriters an opportunity to pitch their song." The trailer also showcases Charlie Puth, Meghan Trainor, Macklemore, Will.I.Am, and a host of singing contestants. The promo reveals that they promise to “pull back the curtain and show you how music is made.”

Where to watch 

You can watch 'Songland' when it premieres on NBC. 

If you like 'Songland' 

If you like 'Songland', you will also like, 'American Idol', America's Got Talent, 'The Voice', and 'The World's Best'.