Modeled after a famous European competition that has gone on for more than 60 years, what new NBC reality show features musical acts from all 50 states, five U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C.?

Fact: Reality TV is cheaper to produce, easier to make, and, above all else, popular with audiences. When real, attention-hungry people are put on TV, almost anything can happen. And yes, most of the stuff that is shown has been scripted.