Kidz Star USA

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season

Kidz Star USA is a reality television program which produced aspiring young artists in hopes that they can get their big break in the industry. The series, which is produced by Kidz Bop, aimed to find talented kids and provide them with the opportunity to showcase their skills on various media platforms. The show was created to discover the next superstar and boost the kids' career in the entertainment industry.

The show first aired on September 6, 2011, and was hosted by Aaron and Austin of IM5. It ran for several seasons, and each season had a different format. The first season consisted of online auditions, which were open to kids aged 15 and below. Participants were required to upload a video of them singing to KidzBop.com, an online music community. Selected contestants were then invited to the live auditions in Los Angeles.

During the live audition, the contestants had to perform in front of a panel of judges who provided feedback and determined the winners. The panel of judges comprised of various renowned music industry professionals, including Kidz Bop's music producer, Dominick Scavone. The contestants were judged based on their vocal range, singing ability, stage presence, and overall talent.

The contest progressed through various rounds, and the top five finalists were flown to New York to record a single, which was then sold on iTunes. The winner received a grand prize of a recording contract with RCA/Jive Label Group, and a feature on Kidz Bop's next album.

In the second season, the show introduced a slightly different format. The contest was divided into three age groups, 8 and under, 9-12, and 13-15 years old. The show received thousands of video auditions online, and the top 12 from each age group were invited to the live audition.

The third season continued the format of the previous one in terms of age categories, but with two additional categories, a dance category, and a music video category. The contestants had to submit a dance routine or music video, which was judged separately from the live auditions. The winners of each category were then invited to Los Angeles for the final round.

The fourth season, titled Kidz Star USA: The Search for the Next VJ, had a new format. In this season, the contestants competed to become the new host of Kidz Bop's online series, The News Scoop. The competition was open to kids aged 10 to 15 and required them to submit an audition tape showcasing their presenting abilities. The contestants were shortlisted, and the final rounds were held in Los Angeles.

Overall, the show was an excellent platform for aspiring young artists who wanted to make it big in the entertainment industry. It provided them with the opportunity to showcase their talents and learn from industry professionals. Kidz Star USA was an engaging and exciting show that kept viewers hooked. It offered insights into the music and entertainment industry and was an excellent motivator for young artists seeking to embark on a career in the creative arts.

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Seasons
Webisodes 1- 11
12. Webisodes 1- 11
October 27, 2011
Kidz Star USA is America's biggest talent competition for kids 15 and under, and this year more than 45,000 aspiring young performers from across the country entered!
Kidz Bop: Dance Moves
1. Kidz Bop: Dance Moves
November 11, 2011
Kidz Bop, the #1 music brand for kids 5-12 has an all new DVD you'll just have to get up and groove to! Dance along to 4 dance instructionals & 4 rockin Kidz Bop videos including Party in the USA, Single Ladies, Evacuate the Dance Floor and Telephone!
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  • Premiere Date
    November 11, 2011