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Everything To Know About The New Musical Game Show, ‘Superfan’

Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, and more are set to appear.

Lauren Jo Black

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August 9, 2023

2:21 pm

“Superfan: Gloria Estefan” Pictured (L-R): Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan and Nate Burleson. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS

On Wednesday, August 9, CBS will premiere the highly anticipated new musical series, Superfan, featuring Kelsea Ballerini, Gloria Estefan, Little Big Town, LL COOL J, Pitbull and Shania Twain.

Hosted by Nate Burleson and Keltie Knight, Superfan will showcase six music superstars, who will each crown their biggest fan.

“I want the fans to have this opportunity to shine and to win, but it’s just as much for the artists. I want the artists to have a safe place, like those amazing ‘MTV Unplugged’ sessions that were just like Kurt Cobain in a sweater and he’s just playing for fans and he’s able to look them in the eye and tell a story,” Knight told Associated Press (AP). “That’s the vibe we’re going for.”

Each of the fans featured on the show were handpicked by producers after submitting videos, written essays, and sitting in for Zoom interviews. The fans also had to pass background checks, according to AP.

“It’s really important that we made sure that not only we had our biggest superfans, but that our viewers at home and the families at home could see themselves in these shows,” Knight explained.

The series will kick off with LL COOL J’s most loyal supporters battling it out to be named his biggest fan. Episodes featuring Estefan, Twain, Ballerini, and more will follow.

Kelsea Ballerini; Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS

“It’s an honor. I love doing this kind of stuff,” Ballerini shared of her role on Superfan. “Also, there’s nothing else like this, so there isn’t this kind of stuff. It’s just this.”

Ahead of the much-anticipated, Superfan premiere, we’ve compiled everything viewers need to know about the show, including how and when to watch,

How And When To Watch?

Superfan kicks off with the season premiere on Wednesday, August 9 at 9/8c on the CBS Television Network, marking the debut season of the electrifying celebration of fandom.

The show will then return each week on Wednesday at 9/8c via CBS with a different musical artist serving as the guest on a mission to find their biggest fan.

Superfan will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).

Which Artists Will Appear?

LL Cool J, Kelsea Ballerini, Pitbull, Little Big Town, Shania Twain and Gloria Estefan are the six confirmed musical guests seeking out their most-devoted fan.

Who Is Hosting Superfan on CBS?

Canadian-born American television host and former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Nate Burleson and three time Emmy Award winning Canadian television personality Keltie Knight are set to co-host the show.

“The one thing I love about this show is the connection between the artists and the fans. Super Fan is just electric in every single way,” Burleson shared.

“There’s too many talent shows. It’s too competitive. Some of us are not good at anything except loving the artist we love,” Knight, who is the show’s creator, executive producer, told AP. “This is not a talent show. This is a talent-less show.”

How Did The Contestants Make It Onto Superfan?

What Is The Prize For The Winner Of The Show?

The winning superfan of each artist will secure the ultimate bragging rights and a unique, custom prize personally curated by the artist themselves.

Little Big Town; Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS

“We’re going to go in the studio. I’m going to take ’em through my new record. They could ask me whatever they want to ask me. You know what I’m saying? And we’re going to have some fun,” LL Cool J teased of his prize.

The victorious superfan will also be rewarded with prizes such as tickets to upcoming concerts, a plethora of merchandise, an exclusive early listen to an upcoming album, a signed guitar, or a VIP backstage meet-and-greet experience.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black is a longtime country music journalist, editor, host, and media personality whose work has helped shape the conversation around country music for nearly two decades. As the current Editor-in-Chief of Country Now, she has become one of the genre’s most respected voices, interviewing hundreds of country music’s biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Randy Travis, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, and countless others. Over the course of her career, Black’s written work and interviews have reached billions of country music fans worldwide. A 2009 graduate of the University of Central Florida, Black began her career by founding Country Music Is Love, one of country music’s earliest independent digital publications, which she later sold to a major record label in 2015 before it was rebranded as Sounds Like Nashville. She then served as the publication’s Editor-in-Chief for more than two years. Her work has also appeared in Forbes, and she previously served as the Country Music Expert for Answers.com. Widely recognized for her expertise, Black has appeared as a featured guest on The Bobby Bones Show, BobbyCast, and Scripps News Morning Rush, providing insight on country music’s biggest moments. She has also hosted Country Now Live, a concert series featuring performances from artists including Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Riley Green, Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, Gabby Barrett, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Chris Young, and more. The series has welcomed thousands of fans in person while reaching millions more online. In addition, she hosted Connect With Country Now, a weekly interview series featuring conversations with rising country stars. Throughout her career, Black has earned a reputation for discovering and championing artists long before they become household names. She has covered Luke Bryan since the early days of his career, beginning when he was writing songs for other artists, including Billy Currington’s No. 1 hit “Good Directions,” before stepping into the spotlight with his debut single, “All My Friends Say” and eventually becoming one of biggest names in music. She also gave Megan Moroney her first opportunity to walk a major red carpet as Country Now’s official guest correspondent at the 2022 CMA Awards. An interview she conducted in 2018 for Forbes.com with Luke Combs that inspired his multi-week No. 1 hit, “Doin’ This.” She has also hosted stages at CMA Fest, moderated an industry panel at Country Radio Seminar, and helped lead important conversations about the evolving landscape of country music media. Beyond journalism, Black has also used her platform to support charitable causes and highlight organizations making an impact. Through Country Now Live, she has helped raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, while also advocating for animal rescue through Country Now’s Pupdate series, spotlighting organizations including MuttNation Foundation, Wags & Walks, and Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. Black has been recognized as one of Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. She is a longtime member of both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). After nearly 20 years covering country music, Lauren Jo Black has spent her career telling the stories behind the artists, songs, and moments that have shaped the genre. Her first-ever book, Country Music Forever: An A-to-Z Celebration of Icons, Songs and Stories, brings that same passion and firsthand knowledge to the page, celebrating not only the legendary artists and timeless songs that have become the soundtrack to generations of fans, but also the places, traditions, and cultural moments that have made country music one of the most beloved genres around the world.