CBS Orders New Compettion Series Featuring Country Stars Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, And Gretchen Wilson

Those who’ve been waiting for CBS to share the premiere date for The Road finally got their wish.

To catch you up to speed, The Road is a new competition series coming to CBS and Paramount+. The program will follow 12 aspiring musicans as they tour alongside an established superstar to see what life on the road is all about.

Former Voice coach Blake Shelton and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan will serve as executive producers. Shelton will also appear on the show itself, starring alongside fellow country singers Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson.

Urban is the headliner the contestants will be opening for on The Road. Meanwhile, Wilson will serve as the show’s “tour manager.” Through her role, Wilson will help guide the contestants through the tour and the competition.

The Road Sets Premiere Date Two Weeks After Introducing The Cast Of Competitors

Hype around The Road has been high, and fans have eagerly been awaiting the series’ debut. Up until recently, we ony knew to expect its premiere episode sometime in the fall.

Anticipation built to an all-time high after The Road introduced its cast of contestants on June 25. Those contestants are:

Adam Sanders – From Lake City, Florida

Billie Jo Jones – From Emory, Texas

Blaine Bailey – From Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Briana Adams – From Winchester, Texas

Britnee Kellogg – From Anthem, Arizona

Cassidy Daniels – From Marion, North Carolina

Channing Wilson – From LaFayette, Georgia

Cody Hibbard – From Adair, Oklahoma

Forrest McCurren – From Jefferson City, Missouri

Jenny Tolman – From Nashville, Tennessee

Jon Wood – From Wake Forest, North Carolina

Olivia Harms – From Canby, Oregon

Then, two weeks later, on July 11, The Road finally announced when it will premiere. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 19!

Fans celebrated the news in the comments section of The Road‘s post on Instagram, writing:

“I’m looking forward to seeing this show. Nice to see the one & only ‘Redneck Woman’ on the show!“

“Awesome!! Can’t wait!!!“

“So excited for this show!!! I know it will be AWESOME !!!“

“Super excited and really looking forward to watching.”

“Looking forward to this show.“

“Stoked for this!!“