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Music competition series have been huge hits for some of the networks and now, CBS has introduced one of its own — The Road. Will this series become a huge hit for the network or will it hit a sour note? Will The Road be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
A music competition series, The Road is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton, David Glasser, Lee Metzger, and Keith Urban. The program follows 12 talented emerging musicians as they compete as opening acts for Urban at music venues across America. In his search for the next big artist, alongside Gretchen Wilson, who acts as “Tour Manager” for the series, Urban is joined throughout the season by Shelton and Sheridan, and country music stars Jordan Davis, Karen Fairchild, Dustin Lynch and Brothers Osborne. They guide the seasoned musicians, and along with the audiences at live venues, determine who advances to the next city. In the end, only one will walk away with the grand prize. Without a shiny floor in sight, the show captures the high-stakes unfiltered musical journeys of these triple threats – singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists – offering a backstage pass into the gritty and unforgiving life of a touring musician. Viewers will see what happens when some of the best emerging musicians pile into a tour bus and tackle a grueling schedule, all in pursuit of their dreams.
Nielsen Ratings
The Nielsen ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances of survival. This chart is updated as new ratings data becomes available.
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Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled.
TV SHOW STATUS
As of October 23, 2025, The Road has not been cancelled or renewed for a second season. Stay tuned for further updates.
What do you think? Do you like The Road TV series on CBS? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?