‘American Idol’ mega producer Nigel Lythgoe, along with his son Simon also a producer on Fox’s biggest show, are creating a talent competition geared specifically towards country music on Viacom owned CMT channel. The father son team is planning on doing something totally different than ‘American Idol.’ Lythgoe told the Hollywood Reporter, “We’re changing locations all the time, shooting in Nashville, Memphis and Texas,” he reveals. “Every challenge is different. Every guest judge will be different. We’re giving them radio training and putting them through photo shoots and music video challenges. We’re putting them on a tour bus. You’re really going to get to know these contestants really well, just by being with them 24-7.” Taping begins in April with 10 episodes and a winner will be announced live during the CMT Awards in June. www.cmt.com
Finally!!! Can’t wait for that !!!