Top Singing Competition Shows to Stream

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment and pop culture. Singing competition shows have long captured America's heart with their mix of talent, drama, and discovery. Entertainment Weekly just ranked the top six to stream right now, from classics like American Idol to fresh twists, like the masked singer. These series have launched superstars and kept viewers hooked for decades. American Idol kicked things off over two decades ago, with its nationwide search and fan voting that changed reality TV. The voice flipped the script by having coaches pick singers blind, focusing purely on raw vocals. Both shows keep drawing crowds into their 24th and nearly 30 of seasons. Fans love the emotional highs and career launches, with winners and even runners up, like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jennifer Hudson, becoming icons. Star Search from the 80s and 90s gave early breaks to Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Adam Sandler, proving anyone could shine.

1:00Newer entries bring wild fun, like celebrities hiding in crazy costumes on the masked singer, for surprise and masking. Rhythm-plus-flow hunts rap talent, with big names like Cardi B and a $250,000 prize, while sing on. Has teams belting theme songs together for $60,000? Netflix is reviving Star Search, with live episodes and idol-style voting, joining the rest on platforms, like Hulu, for Idol and Masked Singer, Peacock. For the voice, and Netflix for the others, perfect timing to bend some feel-good music magic. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Sultan Sound, Built in Comfort, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com