CBS is in talks for 50 States to Stardom, a music reality competition from Simon Cowell, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer

Deadline

50 States to Stardom aims to find the best music act from each of the 50 states, with America voting for their favorite. "Blending music competition and documentary formats, 50 States To Stardom aims at discovering great emerging talent from every part of the country," per Deadline. "Filmed in a TV studio and in the field, over the course of a season, the series will profile each state across the U.S. and its up-and-coming artists. Using immersive and cinematic styles, the series tell the backstories and reveal the stakes for featured contestants. The field of contestants will be narrowed down one act from each state, culminating in an epic showcase that will determine the country’s new breakout talent. Alongside a panel of judges, viewers across America will vote for their favorite performer."