So, You think You Can Duet?
After the success of last years 2008 season of “Can You Duet”, the producers (Fremantle Media who are the same ones who do American Idol) have decided to do it all again in 2009.
Overall wearing Joey and Rory, winners Caitlin and Will and twin sisters, The Coppollas all landed record deals off the back of last season. with Joey and Rory even receiving a nomination in the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Auditions were held on March 7th at Nashville’s WildHorse Saloon and were attended by close to 5000 contestants. The judges have been announced and are not entirely the same team as last year.
The 2008 season featured Mamma Judd (Naomi), hit writer Aimee Mayo and Vocal instructor to the stars Brett Manning. This year, Naomi Judd returns and is joined by Big Kenny (from platinum selling duo, Big and Rich) and Scott Borchetta (CEO of Big Machine and Valory Music Group). The premier is set for June 20, 2009.
Contestants could have submitted a video audition or simply shown up on the Can You Duet open casting call day. Industry insiders, producers and employees of the show culled the over 5000 contestants to a more manageable number, at which point the actual judges became involved.
There were a lot of talented people who entered the competition. Some made it through to the finals and some didn’t. The styles of the competitors was also quite varied. It ranged from married couples, mother and daughters, two girl groups, two boy groups, twins, brothers, fathers and sons and singles who didn’t even know each other until they met in the line.
The show is already in the can and hence the punters lucky enough to be in the audience, are privy to the results of the show.
The show commenced at 8pm CST and was recorded on April 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 24 with the finale on the 30th.
Tune in to catch all the Can You Duet excitement in June, 2009
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