This series strives to give little-known singers, whose videos are mainly seen online, their big break in the entertainment industry. TV producer Nigel Lythgoe and his Artist Development Team (including music producer Antonina Armato, platinum-selling artists Martina McBride and Pete Wentz, and vocal coach Nick Cooper) find the Internet performers and give them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to be the opening act at a music superstar's concert. After being surprised with the news, each band or solo artist is brought to Hollywood for a performance boot camp and intense mentoring sessions with industry heavyweights, for there are just days to prepare for the big performance. Viewers follow the artists leading to, and including, the one-night-only performance that can make or break them in the industry. The chosen acts open for such popular artists as Nicki Minaj, Rod Stewart, Brad Paisley, Jason Mraz and Gym Class Heroes.
Opening Act — Season 1Episode 1 Aired Jul 9, 2012 Arielle & Rod Stewart Arielle has been shunned and unaccepted her whole life; Arielle's chance to prove her critics wrong and be the opening act for Rod Stewart. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 16, 2012 TwentyForSeven & Gym Class Heroes Detroit pop band TwentyForSeven opens for rock band Gym Class Heroes. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 23, 2012 Kylie & Jason Aldean Kylie Morgan is selected to open for Jason Aldean. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 30, 2012 Jono & Jason Mraz Jono, a salesman from Denver, has been selected to open for Jason Mraz. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 13, 2012 Joy Island & LMFAO Joy Island make a big move when selected to open for LMFAO. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 20, 2012 Tanner & Brad Paisley Tanner Patrick is surprised when selected to open for Brad Paisley. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 27, 2012 Gotham Citi & Nicki Minaj Gotham Citi dreams come true when they open for Nicki Minaj. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 2, 2012 Von & Lady Gaga Von Smith is selected to open for Lady Gaga but other complications may get in the way of his shot at fame. Details