DEBUT: "The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep"

The debut episode comes from the House of Blues in Orlando. Allison Hagendorf is the host.

Mentor Intro Songs:

Joe: "Burning Up" by The Jonas Brothers
Gloria: "Get On Your Feet"
John: "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" by Big & Rich
Nelly: "Hot in Here"

Each chosen singer spent 72 hours w/ their designated mentor at their house. Those contestants who win their studio audience votes will advance to the semi-finals in L.A. on their road to an Atlantic Records contract.


Tayler Buono (Joe; she's 18): "Secrets" by OneRepublic

Cori Yarckin (Gloria; Cori's opened for The Jonas Brothers): "The Edge of Glory" by Lady GaGa
Michael Ray (John; he's sold out the HoB four times in a row): "Springsteen" by Eric Church
Itzy Rodriguez (Nelly): "Firework" by Katy Perry

FIRST IN
- Michael