Songland

Songland

Behind every hit song is a songwriter with a dream.

Songwriters compete for a chance to have their work selected by a major recording artist.

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Seasons

John Legend

1. John Legend

Air Date: 2019-05-28

Unknown songwriters pitch their original songs to John Legend and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit John’s style. One song is chosen to be recorded by John and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

will.i.am

2. will.i.am

Air Date: 2019-06-04

will.i.am comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be the next hit song for the Black Eyed Peas. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the Black Eyed Peas' style. One song is chosen to be recorded by the Black Eyed Peas and released for a global audience.

Kelsea Ballerini

3. Kelsea Ballerini

Air Date: 2019-06-11

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Kelsea Ballerini, who's looking for her next hit, and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Kelsea Ballerini chooses one song to record and release.

Jonas Brothers

4. Jonas Brothers

Air Date: 2019-06-18

Unknown songwriters pitch their original songs to the Jonas Brothers and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit the Brothers's style. One song is chosen to be recorded by the Jonas Brothers and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

Meghan Trainor

5. Meghan Trainor

Air Date: 2019-06-25

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Meghan Trainor, who's looking for her next hit, and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Meghan Trainor chooses one song to record and release.

Aloe Blacc/Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

6. Aloe Blacc/Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Air Date: 2019-07-02

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Aloe Blacc and director David Leitch, who are looking for material for the film "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw"; one song is chosen to be recorded by Blacc and featured in the film.

Macklemore

7. Macklemore

Air Date: 2019-08-14

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Macklemore, who's looking for his next hit, and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Macklemore chooses one song to record and release.

Old Dominion/Jeep

8. Old Dominion/Jeep

Air Date: 2019-08-21

Country hitmakers Old Dominion come to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be featured in an upcoming Jeep commercial. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the styles of Old Dominion and Jeep. One song is chosen to be recorded by Old Dominion, released for a global audience, and featured in the next Jeep commercial.

Leona Lewis

9. Leona Lewis

Air Date: 2019-08-28

Leona Lewis comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be her next hit song. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit Lewis's style. One song is chosen to be recorded by Lewis and released for a global audience.

Charlie Puth

10. Charlie Puth

Air Date: 2019-09-04

Global superstar Charlie Puth comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the style of Puth.

OneRepublic

11. OneRepublic

Air Date: 2019-09-11

In the season one finale, Ryan Tedder moves into the guest recording artist spot when his band, OneRepublic, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be the band's next hit song. Special guest Jason Evigan, an accomplished writer-producer and hitmaker behind Maroon 5's #1 song "Girls Like You," and "What Lovers Do," joins Ester Dean and Shane McAnally to help creatively adapt the songs to perfectly fit the style of OneRepublic. One song is chosen to be recorded by OneRepublic and released for a global audience.

Lady A

1. Lady A

Air Date: 2020-04-13

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Lady Antebellum and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star Lady Antebellum chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

Luis Fonsi

2. Luis Fonsi

Air Date: 2020-04-20

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Luis Fonsi and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star Luis Fonsi chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

H.E.R.

3. H.E.R.

Air Date: 2020-04-27

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to H.E.R. and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star H.E.R. chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

Martina McBride

4. Martina McBride

Air Date: 2020-05-04

Five-time CMA-winning country superstar, Martina McBride, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

Julia Michaels

5. Julia Michaels

Air Date: 2020-05-11

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, Julia Michaels, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought after writer producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

Florida Georgia Line

6. Florida Georgia Line

Air Date: 2020-05-18

Eight time ACM and seven time CMT Award winning country duo, Florida Georgia Line, come to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought after writer producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

Boyz II Men

7. Boyz II Men

Air Date: 2020-05-25

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Boyz II Men and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Boyz II Men choose one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

Bebe Rexha

8. Bebe Rexha

Air Date: 2020-06-01

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Bebe Rexha and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Bebe Rexha chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

9. Ben Platt

Air Date: 2020-06-08

Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Ben Platt and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Ben Platt chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

10. Usher

Air Date: 2020-06-15

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Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

2019-05-28

Episodes

21 (2 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

Universal Television

Universal Television

222 Productions

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