Millions of singers can join America's most talented karaoke singers in an online contest, starting on August 12, 2011, according to an announcement from NBC. "Karaoke Battle USA,' with Carnie Wilson and Joey Fatone, premiered on Friday, August 12, and will air on subsequent Fridays at 9:00 p.m. ET on NBC.
Millions can play along in the online version competition. A panel of all-star judges and show producers will select finalists from the best video submissions from aspiring amateur karaoke stars. Viewers will vote for the winning At-Home King and Queen of Karaoke online.
Karaoke Battle USA a singing competition hosted by Joey Fatone
Contestants should visit Karaoke Battle USA and follow the directions to enter. A karaoke version of either "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Unchained Melody" will be available for contestants to upload a video of their solo performance using YouTube or Facebook
"We are really rooting for the at-home karaoke singers to succeed, but they're going to have to sing well to impress us!," said show judge Carnie Wilson ("Bridesmaids" and Wilson Phillips). "We will be judging the at-home karaoke singers just as carefully as we judge the show contestants, with great attention to voice quality, interpretation and entertainment value."
John R. Green, executive producer of "Karaoke Battle USA," said: "We were so inspired by what we saw in karaoke bars across the nation, we wanted to give people at home a chance to channel their inner star for our judges from home."
The winners receive a professional karaoke machine and $100 iTunes gift certificate. Finalists for the At-Home Karaoke King and Queen will be chosen in advance of August 26, and their performances will be posted online for viewers to vote and ultimately pick a male and female winner to be announced in September.
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