Radio Disney's The Next Big Thing

Radio Disney's The Next Big Thing
GenreContest
Country of originUnited States
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Radio Disney's Next Big Thing (also known by the initials NBT) was a singing contest broadcast on Radio Disney that first launched in November 2008.[1] The contest took place over 10 weeks, with new and unsigned artists or bands competing every two weeks. Radio listeners could then vote for the singer or band of their choice to progress in the contest, with the overall winner being announced at the contest's end.[2]

Singing duo Jonnie and Brookie won the show's first season in May 2009.[3][4]

Season two of Next Big Thing began in late 2009 and was won by Jasmine Sagginario from Franklin, Tennessee.[5][6]

Season three began in 2010 and was won by Kicking Daisies, with Shealeigh winning season four in 2011.[7][8][9]

Season Five began on October 12, 2012,[10] and featured four solo singers and one singing duo competing for an appearance on the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally, the chance to have a single released through the Disney Music Group, and to open for the Next Big Thing finale concert in Los Angeles.[11] The competitors for the fifth season were Chloe and Halle Bailey, Jack Skuller, Katherine Hughes, Elle Winter, and Damian Otchere. Chloe and Halle were declared the winners on December 8, 2012.[11]

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  2. ^ "Teenager Jasmine crowned Radio Disney's Next Big Thing". Christian Today. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Singing sisters from Gilbert getting national interest". AZ Central. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  4. ^ "Epi Amp Endorsees Jonnie and Brookie Named Disney's Next Big Thing". Gibson. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  5. ^ Burch, Bonnie (October 19, 2009). "Take a Bow: Franklin teen may be Disney's 'Next Big Thing'". The Tennessean. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  6. ^ "Jasmine Sagginario Wins Radio Disney's Next Big Thing!". Crushable. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  7. ^ "Coco Jones wins Radio Disney contest". CT Post. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  8. ^ "Radio Disney's 'Next BIG Thing Winner' Congratulated By Cody Simpson, Network Execs". Hollywood Reporter. December 8, 2011. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  9. ^ "Disney Calling? A Band Takes Off". New York Times. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  10. ^ "Radio Disney's 'N.B.T.' Announces Season 5 Premiere Date, Mentors". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Radio Disney's singing competition 'Next Big Thing': Meet the five season 5 competitors! -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 3 December 2012.