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In a genre-redefining first, Breakthrough bursts onto the singing competition scene with an electrifying, audio-only series that strips away the superficial to reaffirm what matters most: pure talent. The captivating new Audible Original invites listeners on an intimate musical journey where it doesn’t matter what you look like or who you know, just how you sound. Based solely on what they hear, expert celebrity judges Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child, The X Factor) and Sara Bareilles (Waitress, Into the Woods, Girls5eva) coach and evaluate five undiscovered artists as host Daveed Diggs (Hamilton, Blindspotting, The Little Mermaid) leads competitors through a series of high-stakes singing and songwriting challenges for one top spot.

As musically gifted as they are artistically unique, each finalist is driven by the same dream: to become music’s next must-listen. But to break through, they’ll have to dig deep, pushing their vocal, songwriting, and recording chops to their absolute limits while keeping their feet (and emotions) firmly grounded. With Kelly and Sara leading the way, each contestant will discover just how bright their star can shine as they remind each of us that pure talent is never just a shot in the dark.

Listen to all of the songs from Breakthrough on Amazon Music or wherever you get your music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C7SCDZN1

This is an Audible Original, produced by At Will Media.

Copyright: © 2023 At Will Ent, Inc. (P)2023 Audible Originals, LLC

Latest Episodes:

Episode 10: The Live Finale (Part 2) Jun 22, 2023

The artists have one final chance to impress Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles with a knockout live performance of their Encore Songs. Who lets their nerves get the best of them, and who rises to the top? In the end, the mentors choose a winner of the entire competition – and then finally get to see the artists.

Songs:

“I Know a Girl“ by Sasha McVeigh: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C9XKW1

“So Close“ by Blaze Johnson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C45BQY

“Shifted Dreams“ by Melanie Mickel: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BVDLBB

“Proof“ by Johnna Booth: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C2DJ43

“Nice to Meet You (My Name Is)“ by Mitch Clark: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7YQ1H

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Episode 9: The Live Finale (Part 1) Jun 22, 2023

The artists arrive in New York City for the live finale, where they’ll meet each other in person for the first time. Nerves run high as they prepare to sing their favorite cover songs from across the competition in front of a live audience - and in front of Sara Bareilles and Kelly Rowland. Vocal and performance coach Michael Orland preps the artists on how to bring their studio skills to the stage -- and what to leave behind.

Songs:

“Hold On” by Shawn Mendes: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C45BQY

“Time Of The Season“ by The Zombies: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BVDLBB

“At Last” by Etta James: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C6DNYD

“The House That Built Me“ by Miranda Lambert: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C9XKW1

“You Don’t Own Me” by Lesley Gore: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C2DJ43

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Episode 8: The Encore Challenge (Part 2) Jun 15, 2023

It’s crunch time as the artists are in the virtual studio for the last time. Sasha shines a light on her darkest fears, and Mitch debuts a new sound to go with his new confidence. Stevie Mackey, vocal coach to the stars, helps everyone make last-minute tweaks before the last listening party of the season.

Songs:

“I Know A Girl“ by Sasha McVeigh: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C9XKW1

“Nice To Meet You (My Name Is)“ by Mitch Clark: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7YQ1H

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Episode 7: The Encore Challenge (Part 1) Jun 15, 2023

The artists face their final challenge before the Live Finale: they have to draw upon everything they’ve learned across the competition to write a career-defining original song. And for an added twist, they won’t get feedback from the mentors, but vocal coach Stevie Mackey steps in to help out. Blaze confronts loneliness on the road, Johnna craves stability, and Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles push Melanie to search for herself.

Songs:

“Proof“ by Johnna Booth: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C2DJ43

“So Close“ by Blaze Johnson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C45BQY

“Shifted Dreams“ by Melanie Mickel: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BVDLBB

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Episode 6: The Memorable Hook Challenge Jun 08, 2023

Producing a truly memorable hook is like catching lightning in a bottle. Luckily, the artists have Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles to guide them on this second songwriting challenge. Mitch finds inspiration from an emotional revelation, and Sasha struggles to shake her ballad blues.

Songs:

“I Won’t Let It Rain“ by Mitch Clark: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C6DNYD

“Heartbreak Hangover“ by Sasha McVeigh: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7XK9R

“More“ by Melanie Mickel: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6CB3T8S

“A Sign“ by Johnna Booth: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C3BLXG

“Loco“ by Blaze Johnson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BPWGQ7

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Episode 5: The Mentors' Choice Challenge Jun 08, 2023

The artists reach their breaking points when they have to reimagine songs completely outside their normal genres. The twist: Kelly Rowland handpicked these songs specifically to push the artists’ boundaries. Sasha faces her vocal demons and Blaze is forced to get creative.

Songs:

“I'm In The Mood For Love“ by Louis Armstrong: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BPWGQ7

“Alone“ by Heart: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7XK9R

“I Say A Little Prayer“ by Diana King: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6CB3T8S

“When The Party's Over“ by Billie Eilish: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C3BLXG

“At Last“ by Etta James: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C6DNYD

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Episode 4: The '60s Challenge Jun 08, 2023

Movements, Miniskirts, and Mo-Town - Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles send the artists back in time to the 1960s to learn how musical messages from past cultural revolutions still echo today. Johnna fights for her rights, Melanie craves liberation, and Blaze must choose between advice and intuition.

Songs:

“Stand By Me“ by Ben E King: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6BPWGQ7

“Time Of The Season“ by The Zombies: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6CB3T8S

“You Don't Own Me“ by Lesley Gore: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C3BLXG

“Blowin’ In The Wind“ by Bob Dylan: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C7XK9R

“Tracks Of My Tears“ by Smokey Robinson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C6C6DNYD

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Episode 3: The Lullaby Challenge Jun 01, 2023

Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles test the artists’ songwriting skills by challenging them to craft an original lullaby with a message to their younger selves. Mitch channels his hopes for his daughter, and Johnna wrestles with a complicated family history.

Songs:

“Unapologetically You“ by Mitch Clark: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C66VNHD7

“More Than Enough“ by Johnna Booth: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C672NF34

“Love You The Same“ by Blaze Johnson: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C67BYL7V

“Sunlight“ by Melanie Mickel: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C67GS5TW

“Still A Little Girl Inside“ by Sasha McVeigh: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C673G1HP

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Episode 2: The Song That Means the Most Challenge (Part 2) Jun 01, 2023

Tensions mount as the artists race against the clock to finish their songs and make a good impression at the season’s first group listening party. Emotional stories and breathtaking performances leave Kelly and Sara with a difficult decision.

Songs:

“The House That Built Me“ by Miranda Lambert: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C673G1HP

“Solamente Una Vez“ by Los Panchos: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C67GS5TW

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Episode 1: The Song That Means the Most Challenge (Part 1) Jun 01, 2023

Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles get to know five artists competing for $100,000 and a shot at a career breakthrough. Blaze, Johnna, Melanie, Mitch, and Sasha introduce themselves with a cover song that best represents who they are - as individuals, and as artists.

Songs:

“Stand Up“ by Cynthia Erivo: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C672NF34

“Without You“ by Keith Urban: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C66VNHD7

“Hold On” by Shawn Mendes: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0C67BYL7V

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Trailer May 01, 2023

In a genre-redefining first, Breakthrough is an electrifying, audio-only singing/songwriting competition series that strips away the superficial to reaffirm what matters most: pure talent. The captivating new Audible Original invites listeners on an intimate musical journey where it doesn't matter what you look like or who you know, just how you sound. Based solely on what they hear, expert celebrity judges Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child, The X Factor) and Sara Bareilles (Waitress, Into the Woods, Girls5eva) coach and evaluate five undiscovered artists as host Daveed Diggs (Hamilton, Blindspotting, The Little Mermaid) leads competitors through a series of high-stakes singing and songwriting challenges for one top spot.

As musically gifted as they are artistically unique, each finalist is driven by the same dream: to become music’s next must-listen. But to break through, they’ll have to dig deep, pushing their vocal, songwriting, and recording chops to their absolute limits while keeping their feet (and emotions) firmly grounded. With Kelly and Sara leading the way, each contestant will discover just how bright their star can shine as they remind each of us that pure talent is never just a shot in the dark.

Breakthrough is a 10-part series with new episodes every Thursday until the June 22nd season finale.

This is an Audible Original, produced by At Will Media.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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