Radio Disney and Disney Channel will introduce the “N.B.T.” (Next BIG
Thing) season five artists when the popular musical talent competition
premieres during the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie Girl Vs. Monster
on Friday, October 12 at 8:00 pm ET/PT and throughout the day on Radio
Disney. This season’s winner will perform on the hit Disney Channel
series “Austin & Ally,” have a new single released by Disney Music
Group and be the opening act for popular Radio Disney recording artists
at the “N.B.T.” finale concert and winner announcement this December in
Los Angeles. In advance of the season premiere, Radio Disney will debut
each artist’s first “N.B.T.” single on Monday, September 17, and singles
will be available on iTunes Tuesday, September 25.
New to this season, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will get a
preview of each artist in their hometowns. The featured artists, ages
12-17, are R&B singers and actresses Chloe and Halle Bailey;
acoustic pop singer and actress Katherine Hughes; R&B singer, dancer
and actor Damian Otchere; modern rock and pop singer, songwriter and
musician Jack Skuller; and pop singer, songwriter and actress Elle
Winter. In addition to their own singles, new to this year’s
competition, each artist will also perform a popular cover song.
Throughout the season, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look as
contestants work with mentors including pop recording artist Cher Lloyd
who’s single “Want U Back” hit #1 on Radio Disney’s Top 30 and top 10 on
Mediabase’s Top 40, Ross Lynch and Laura Marano of Disney Channel’s hit
series “Austin & Ally,” and “N.B.T.” season four winner Shealeigh.
“N.B.T.” season five voting will commence on Friday, October 26 (7:00
p.m., ET/4:00 p.m., PT). This season fans will have more chances to vote
for their favorite artist with the addition of Twitter voting, and an
expanded 10 votes per day per platform, which also include
RadioDisney.com, Radio Disney’s Facebook page, and via texting* “NBT” to
DISNEY (347639). Each artist will receive equal play and exposure, and
at the end of each round, will face elimination based on listener votes.
Hosted by Radio Disney on-air personality Jake Whetter, “N.B.T.” is a
daily multiplatform competition that launched the careers of Hollywood
Records recording artist and Disney Channel star Coco Jones (“Let It
Shine”), as well as Kicking Daisies, Shealeigh and Allstar Weekend, and
puts the spotlight on aspiring young recording artists and provides them
with the chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and
online platforms.
