'Rising Star' schedule and week 1 contestant list released

Rising Star has released its 10-week schedule and the first batch of contestants competing on the premiere this Sunday, June 22 on ABC.

I am really excited for this.

Live voting. 10 weekends. I think this is going to be good!

The show is hosted by Josh Groban with experts Ludacris, Kesha and Brad Paisley. Join me this Sunday when we live blog the show!

Rising Star 10 Week Schedule

June 22, 9-11 p.m. ET - Qualifiers
June 29, 9-11 p.m. ET - Qualifiers
July 6, 9-11 p.m. ET - Qualifiers
July 13, 9-10 p.m. ET - Duels
July 20, 9-10 p.m. ET - Duels
July 27, 9-10 p.m. ET - Duels
August 3, 9-10 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals
August 10, 9-10 p.m. ET - Quarterfinals
August 17, 9-10 p.m. ET - Semifinals
August 24, 9-10 p.m. ET - Finals

Rising Star Week One Contestants

Lisa Punch, Age 21, Brooklyn, NY
Joshua Peavy, Age 28, Soperton, GA
Jesse Kinch, Age 20, Seaford, NY
Maneepat Myra Molloy, Age 16, Los Angeles, CA
Sarah Darling, Age 31, Nashville, TN
Summer Collins, Age 18, Fayetteville, NC
Daniel & Olivia, (Daniel Wolfe, Age 24 and Olivia Thai, Age 25) San Gabriel Valley, CA
Colin Huntley, Age 16, Georgetown, TX
Beyond 5, Nashville, TN (members of Beyond 5: Zac Love, Age 19; Tanner Myler, Age 19; TJ Ryan, Age 16; Patch Crowe, Age 19; Ammon Soloasa Tuimaualuga, Age 17)

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