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.
Joey and Rory, Caitlin and Will and The Coppollas all secured record deals from the 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, the older half of legendary duo, “The Judds” returns and is joined by the top hat wearing Big Kenny and CEO of Big Machine records (home of Taylor Swift), Scott Borchetta. The series airs in June, 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.
The talent level was significantly higher this year. Some made it through to the finals and some didn’t. Competitors were quite varied in their vocal stylings. 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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