On Monday, Bravo announced the guest judges and premiere date for its upcoming music competition series, “Platinum Hit.” The show, championed by music producer Evan Bogart, will debut at 10 p.m. on May 30 and will feature 12 aspiring musicians battling through songwriting challenges centered around various themes.
Bogart gave Singersroom wind of the show back in early January stating, “We showed it to Bravo. The first network we went to because I am a big fan of Bravo’s reality shows that their skill set competitions. They are an elite class, very specific, particular with their brand.”
Guest judges will include Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Donna Summer, Jermaine Dupri, Taio Cruz and Ryan Tedder, who is one of Bogart’s favorite music collaborators.
One winner will receive a $100,000 cash prize, a publishing deal with Sony, BMI Songwriters the Writing Camp and a recording deal with RCA/Jive.
Are you ready to hear some amazing tunes? The new reality show, ‘Platinum Hit’ hosted by Evan Bogart is about to hit the airwaves and it looks like the competition will be fierce! Three incredible guest judges have just been announced for the show. So settle in, grab your popcorn and get ready to learn all about ‘Platinum Hit’ and its talented trio of guest judges.
The premise of ‘Platinum Hit’ is that songwriters compete against each other during a series of challenges with the winner taking home prizes including $100,000 in cash plus a publishing contract. As part of their journey towards victory, contestants must perform their own original songs before an impressive panel of experts who evaluate them on criteria such as lyrics, melody and arrangement.
This season’s star-studded judging panel features three powerhouse voices from music industry: Grammy award winning producer/songwriter Kara DioGuardi; singer/actress Jewel; and multi-platinum selling artist Jason Derulo. With these esteemed professionals at the helm, this season’s contestants can expect only top level advice and critiques as they strive to make it big in the music biz!
Contestants And Requirements
Platinum Hit, hosted by Evan Bogart, is a singing competition for aspiring songwriters and lyricists. Contestants are required to bring original compositions that demonstrate their versatility in both genres. The show will feature guest judges such as Ryan Tedder, Natasha Bedingfield, Jewel, and Kara DioGuardi who will provide guidance and insight into the contestants’ talents.
The ultimate goal of each contestant is to win Platinum Hit and take home the $100K grand prize. In order to compete they must pass an audition round judged by industry professionals from Epic Records. These auditions require contestants to perform two songs on piano or guitar and sing one of them acapella; all three pieces should be completely original works written by the contestant themselves.
Successful participants move on to battle rounds with other hopefuls where they have to write new songs under pressure in limited time frames while being critiqued by top music producers. After these rounds are complete only eight finalists remain – four solo singers/songwriters and four duos – ready to face off in front of a live audience at Hollywood’s Music Box Theatre. Ultimately one winner takes home the grand prize money and the title ‘Platinum Hit’.
Judging Panel Details
The judging panel for Platinum Hit is set to feature some of the music industry’s most renowned artists and producers. Evan Bogart will be joined by Ryan Tedder, Natasha Bedingfield, Jewel and Kara DioGuardi as guest judges. Each judge brings a unique perspective from their own personal record-breaking careers in songwriting.
Ryan Tedder is an award-winning producer and singer/songwriter who has crafted hits for Adele, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and more. His knowledge of crafting catchy melodies combined with his expertise in production make him the perfect choice to help aspiring songwriters reach new heights.
Natasha Bedingfield is a pop icon whose candid wit helps contestants stay focused on the task at hand: writing great songs under pressure. She’s written hit singles such as “Unwritten” and collaborated with Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne; her insight into both mainstream pop music and rap make her invaluable on the show. Meanwhile, Grammy Award winning artist Jewel brings years of experience in country music and folk rock to the table while American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi adds her A&R skills that have made her one of the most successful songwriters in history.
With this expert panel of judges ready to provide feedback, guidance, critique and mentorship, Platinum Hit promises to give aspiring singers/songwriters from all genres a shot at achieving their dreams.
Conclusion
The anticipation for Evan Bogart’s ‘Platinum Hit’ is building, and with the announcement of the judging panel it looks like viewers are in for a real treat. Famous names such as Grammy-award winner Jewel, producer Kevin Rudolf and hitmaker Kara DioGuardi make up an impressive lineup that will put contestants to the test.
It’s clear that Platinum Hit isn’t going to be your run-of-the-mill songwriting competition. With this calibre of judges at their disposal, contestants have been given the chance to really prove themselves and showcase their creativity and skill on national television. The talent pool has certainly been stepped up a notch!
Overall, it’s exciting to see who will come out on top in this inspiring show. All we can say for now is good luck to all those involved – you’ll need it if you’re going to impress these guest judges!
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