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Songland
Songland Title Card
GenreReality competition
Created byDavid A. Stewart
Directed byIvan Dudynsky
StarringEster Dean
Shane McAnally
Ryan Tedder
ComposerJared Gutstadt
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes21
Production
Executive producersAudrey Morrissey
Ivan Dudynsky
Adam Levine
Dave Stewart
Chad Hines
Running time43 minutes
Production companiesUniversal Television Alternative Studio
222 Productions
Live Animals Productions
Dave Stewart Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMay 28, 2019 (2019-05-28) –
June 15, 2020 (2020-06-15)

Songland is an American songwriting competition series that aired on NBC from May 28, 2019, to June 15, 2020.[1] The show, produced in cooperation with the Universal Television Alternative Studio, 222 Productions, Live Animals Productions and Dave Stewart,[2] sets out to give undiscovered songwriters a chance to create a hit. It gives the viewers a look at the creative process in action.[3] Contestants are selected to work with producers and a recording artist to release a song.[4] The show tries to elevate the traditional role of the songwriter in the process of creating music from "unpleasant secret" to being the celebrated "magic ingredient".[5] Stewart, a musician and composer formerly of Eurythmics, conceived Songland.[3]

The show premiered in May 2019, with three producer-hosts: producer and songwriter Ester Dean; producer and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder; and songwriter Shane McAnally. In September 2019, the series was renewed, and the second season premiered in April 2020.[6][7]

According to Heavy.com, many of the first season's songs picked by the guest artists for release hit No. 1 on an iTunes chart.[8] Songland was the top new show of summer 2019 "in the key adults 18-49 demographic and among total viewers, according to Nielsen's "most current" metric, which counts a week's worth of delayed viewing per episode where available".[9]

Premise

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Each episode, producers Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally team up with songwriters to create the next big hit to be recorded by the guest performing artist.[10] Four seemingly unknown songwriters audition songs they have written live for the producers and that episode's guest star(s).[3] They do so in Songland's makeshift recording studio equipped with sound mixing equipment, and sometimes with live musicians and extra singers.[5] They immediately get feedback for the song's lyrics, message, and musical construction, often with specific ways to improve the track.[5] Reviewer Nancy Stetson commented:

It's enlightening to see how a song can change just by slowing it down or speeding it up, or moving the chorus, or emphasizing the beat or shuffling parts around.[3]

From four prospective songs, three are chosen and matched up with one each of the three producers to develop a final version for approval; those re-worked songs are then sung again with one chosen as the winner.[5] The winning track is released the same night as the episode is aired, with the viewers witnessing a song produced for consumption in roughly 45 minutes.[5]

Production

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Musician and composer David A. Stewart, formerly of Eurythmics, conceived Songland.[3] Songland attempts to rework the often thankless and grueling job of songwriting.[5] The general public rarely notes who wrote the lyrics, or the music that catches attention, instead the credit is generally given to the singer,[3] the typical narrative being that they're anonymous "cogs in the well-oiled pop (music) machine".[5] A song is optioned, sometimes passed to other artists, who may wait months or years to record it, or just a hook from it, and all for the singer's own glory.[5] The show tries to elevate the traditional role of the songwriter in the process of creating music from "unpleasant secret" to being the celebrated "magic ingredient".[5]

The show premiered in May 2019, with three producer-hosts: producer and songwriter Ester Dean; producer and lead singer of OneRepublic Ryan Tedder; and songwriter Shane McAnally.[3] In 2016, an entertainment lawyer advised prospective songwriters from signing the show's contract as they would be giving it the rights to their work whether chosen or not.[11] The show responded, "We wish to be abundantly clear that by signing the casting application, songwriters do not transfer ownership of any of their original songs. This show is truly a celebration of songwriters and their craft."[11]

Episodes

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Color key:

       Songwriter's track won, the recording is released by the musical guest
       Songwriter was in the top three
       Songwriter eliminated before final round

Season 1 (2019)

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Episode 1 (May 28, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Max Embers "Back Home" (retitled "Lookin' Up") Ryan Tedder Top 3
2 Tebby Burrows "We Need Love" Shane McAnally Winner
3 Sam James "Shinedown" — Eliminated
4 Ollie Gabriel "Something New" Ester Dean Top 3

Notes: John Legend chose the song from Bahamian-born and Miami-based Tebby Burrows because he felt that, of the four songs, it had "the biggest journey from where it was to where it is now."[12] "We Need Love" hit No. 1 on the iTunes R&B chart.[8]

Episode 2 (June 4, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Josh Logan "Boxes" Shane McAnally Top 3
2 Charisma "Invincible" Ryan Tedder Top 3
3 Adam Friedman "Be Nice" Ester Dean Winner
4 Ray Goren "Oh Lord" — Eliminated

Notes: will.i.am opted to record all three finalist songs;[13] at the end of the episode he announced that he would remove three songs from Black Eyed Peas' next album Translation (2020), to add "Be Nice", as well as "Boxes" and "Invincible".[14] He also told fourth place Ray Goren that "Oh Lord" is "a career-making song he should record for himself", and that he would be a featured singer on Goren's track.[14] "Be Nice" hit No. 1 on the iTunes Rock Charts.[8]

Episode 3 (June 11, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Jack Newsome "Lying (Next to You)" Shane McAnally Top 3
2 Jess Jocoy "Easy" — Eliminated
3 Daniel Feels "Crush" Ester Dean Top 3
4 Darius Coleman "Better Luck Next Time" Ryan Tedder Winner

Notes: Kelsea Ballerini is the first country music artist on the show, and said that she is attracted to songs that provoke a strong reaction in her, whether that reaction is dancing or crying.[15] She added that Darius Coleman had created a country hook whether he intended to or not.[15] "Better Luck Next Time" charted No. 1 on the iTunes Pop Chart, and No. 2 on the iTunes Overall Charts.[8]

Episode 4 (June 18, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Able Heart "Greenlight" Ester Dean Winner
2 Remmi "Flickering" (retitled "Do You Think of Me?") Ryan Tedder Top 3
3 Ori "No Pressure" — Eliminated
4 Rynn "Crowded Places" Shane McAnally Top 3

Notes: Philadelphia songwriter and beatmaker Able Heart has been a ghost-writer up until the show; he also had never sung live.[16] The Jonas Brothers' "Greenlight" went to #1 on the U.S. iTunes sales charts,[17] and hit No. 1 on the iTunes Overall Charts.[8]

Episode 5 (June 25, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Brandin Jay "No Money Alright" (retitled "We Got Us") Ester Dean Top 3
2 Kole "Hurt Me" Ryan Tedder Winner
3 Zachary Kale "All Over Again" — Eliminated
4 Josh Wood "Alone" Shane McAnally Top 3

Notes: Trainor picked the song because of its lyrics "about the aftermath of a breakup and making sure you always rise above the drama" being empowering.[18] "Hurt Me" is "a fun and sassy dance-pop cut" with "a hooky jam".[19]

Episode 6 (July 2, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Kyle Williams "Getting Started" Ryan Tedder Winner
2 Afika "Chosen" — Eliminated
3 TVTE "Call for a Hero" Ester Dean Top 3
4 Steve Fee "Same Blood" Shane McAnally Top 3, released as a single

Notes: The winning song, "Getting Started" by Kyle Williams aka producer Willyecho, was used for the Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw (August 2019) directed by David Leitch,[20][21] who helped decide on the song which features rapper JID. They were looking for a “song that is motivational and inspiring with swagger”.[22] Aloe Blacc also chose to record "Same Blood" by Steve Fee.[22] "Chosen", the fourth-place finisher from Afika, was also released. TVTE's "Call for a Hero" was retitled "Hero" for the official version.

Episode 7 (August 14, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 IRO "Shadow" Shane McAnally Winner
2 Pop Culture "City Kids" (retitled "Unforgettable") Ryan Tedder Top 3
3 Chris Jobe "It Could Have Been You" — Eliminated
4 Casey Cook "Judgements" Ester Dean Top 3

Notes: Macklemore released the single "Shadow" as a collaboration with Iro, it reached No. 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Chart.[8]

Episode 8 (August 21, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Katelyn Tarver "Young" Shane McAnally Winner
2 Jacobi.e "Westside" (retitled "Where the Road Ends") Ryan Tedder Top 3
3 MACI "Take a Ride" — Eliminated
4 Jake Scott "Is This Love?" (retitled "Journey") Ester Dean Top 3

Notes: The winning song "Young" is featured on Jeep commercial. Katelyn Tarver, the winning songwriter, also starred in the commercial.[23]

Episode 9 (August 28, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Olivia Lane "Perfect Skin" Ester Dean Top 3
2 Rozee "Fighting For Us" (retitled "Solo Quiero (Somebody to Love)"/"All I Want") Ryan Tedder Winner
3 Rafferty "A Heart Full of Love" (retitled "When You Fall In Love") Shane McAnally Top 3
4 Annabel Lee "Ugliest Love" — Eliminated

Notes: "Solo Quiero (Somebody to Love)" by Leona Lewis, Cali y El Dandee and Juan Magán reached No. 1 on the iTunes Latino chart.[8][24] The song has also peaked at number one on several US Billboard Latin charts, including the Latin Digital Song Sales.[25]

Episode 10 (September 4, 2019)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Sam DeRosa "Pill for This" Shane McAnally Top 3
2 Zach Sorgen "Habits" (retitled "Bad Habit") Ryan Tedder Winner
3 Paris Williams "Pity Party" — Eliminated
4 Joel Adams "Hate Love" Ester Dean Top 3

Notes: Even though Charlie Puth picked Zach Sorgen's song "Bad Habit", he did not release a version instead opting to give the song back to Sorgen to release himself.[8]

Episode 11 (September 11, 2019)

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With Tedder serving as the musical guest, Jason Evigan served as a guest producer.

Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 JT Roach "Somebody to Love" Shane McAnally Winner
2 Madi "Darkest Days" Ester Dean Top 3
3 Tyler James Bellinger "Giving You Up" — Eliminated
4 Brigetta "Be Somebody" Jason Evigan Top 3

Notes: OneRepublic's "Somebody to Love" went to #1 on the U.S. iTunes sales charts, two days after the official release.[citation needed] The song was included on the group's album Human (2021), as the promotional single.

Winning Producers (Season 1)

Producer Wins
Shane McAnally 4
Ester Dean 2
Ryan Tedder 5

Season 2 (2020)

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Episode 1 (April 13, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Tim Halperin "Losing You" Ryan Tedder Top 3
2 Steven Battey "Feels Good to Me" — Eliminated
3 Madeline Merlo "I’ll Drink to That" (retitled "Champagne Night") Shane McAnally Winner
4 Ryan Innes "Long Way Home" Ester Dean Top 3

Notes:

  • "Champagne Night" hit the number one spot on the US iTunes sales chart, and remained in the top ten the following week.[26]
  • "Long Way Home", written by Ryan Innes, was later chosen as an original song for The Voice winner Todd Tilghman during the season 18 finale, with Shane McAnally and Ester Dean co-producing. The song also reached the number one spot on the US iTunes sales chart upon its release.[27] "Long Way Home" eventually became Tilghman's coronation song following his victory the day after its release.

Episode 2 (April 20, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Dyson "Conditions" (retitled "Lost in Translation") Shane McAnally Top 3
2 Pipobeats "Sway" Ryan Tedder Winner
3 Lauren Martinez "I Don't Want to Know" Ester Dean Top 3
4 Corii "What If" — Eliminated

Notes: “Sway” hit the number one spot on the US iTunes sales chart.[26] Season 1 contestant IRO returned to provide vocals on Dyson's "Lost In Translation" for the final presentation phase. Luis Fonsi became the first Puerto Rico singer-songwriter on the show.

Episode 3 (April 27, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Axel Mansoor "Scary" Ester Dean Top 3
2 Milly "Safe Place" — Eliminated
3 Jocelyn Alice "How Could You Not Know?" Shane McAnally Top 3
4 Raquel Castro "Wrong Places" Ryan Tedder Winner

Episode 4 (May 4, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 CKAY "Hero" Shane McAnally Top 3
2 Halie "Girls Like Me" Ester Dean Winner
3 WOLVES "Miracle" — Eliminated
4 Jeffrey James "We Can Be (Heroes)" (retitled "We Can Be Heroes") Ryan Tedder Top 3

Episode 5 (May 11, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Keegan Bost "Glad You Came" (retitled "Give It to You") Ryan Tedder Winner
2 Jenna Lotti "Sad Girls" Shane McAnally Top 3
3 Jeremy Shayne "Too Late” — Eliminated
4 Dan Burke "Numb" Ester Dean Top 3

Episode 6 (May 18, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Shawn Austin "Ain’t Going Nowhere" (retitled "Lean On") Ester Dean Top 3
2 Lukr "Hopes High" (retitled "What You're Puttin' Down") Ryan Tedder Top 3
3 Victoria Banks "That's a Country Song" — Eliminated
4 Griffen Palmer "Second Guessing" Shane McAnally Winner

Episode 7 (May 25, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Zak Waters "Bad Things" Ryan Tedder Top 3
2 Juan & Lisa Winans "Maybe" (retitled "What If It's Love") Shane McAnally Top 3
3 Charles Infamous "Jukebox" — Eliminated
4 ChrisLee "Love Struck" Ester Dean Winner

Notes: Boyz II Men opted to record all three finalist songs.[28]

Episode 8 (June 1, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Greg Scott "Miracle" Ryan Tedder Split Winner
2 Alyssa Newton "Made for Something" — Eliminated
3 Anna Graceman "Gold" (retitled "Bones") Shane McAnally Split Winner
4 Josh Vida "Crazy Enough" (retitled "Sideline") Ester Dean Top 3

Notes: In a first for the series, Rexha combined "Miracle" by Scott and "Bones" by Graceman for the winning song that was set be used to promote the 2020 Summer Olympics before it was replaced with "Remember This" by Jonas Brothers. Season 1 contestant Sam DeRosa returned to provide vocals on Scott's "Miracle" for the final presentation phase.[29]

Episode 9 (June 8, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 David Davis "Everything It Took to Get to You" (retitled "Everything I Did to Get to You") Ryan Tedder Winner
2 Kylie Rothfield "Lonely" (retitled "Ghost") Ester Dean Top 3
3 Caroline Kole "Fool’s Gold" Shane McAnally Top 3
4 Anna Hamilton "Deathbed" — Eliminated

Episode 10 (June 15, 2020)

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Order Songwriter Song Producer Result
1 Miranda Glory "Salty" (retitled "No Cap (Missing You)") Ryan Tedder Top 3
2 Ryan Cam "Staying Over" (retitled "California") Ester Dean Winner
3 David Wade "Horse ‘N Carriage" (retitled "Personal") Shane McAnally Top 3
4 Fatherdude "Billions" — Eliminated

Winning Producers (Season 2)

Producer Wins
Shane McAnally 3
Ester Dean 3
Ryan Tedder 5


The Voice 2020 finale crossover

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For the finale of The Voice, Songland songwriters and producers Shane McAnally, Ester Dean, and Ryan Tedder were recruited to help each of the five finalists with original songs.[30] The contestants, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, consulted and performed remotely.[31]

Singer Songwriter Song Producer Result
Micah Iverson f. Team Kelly Clarkson Troy Ogletree, Jason Strong "Butterflies"[30] Shane McAnally Fifth place
CammWess f. Team John Legend CammWess, John Legend "Save It For Tomorrow"[30] Ryan Tedder Fourth place
Thunderstorm Artis f. Team Nick Jonas Thunderstorm Artis "Sedona"[31] Ryan Tedder Third place
Toneisha Harris f. Team Blake Shelton Toneisha Harris "My Superhero"[31] Shane McAnally Runner-up[a]
Todd Tilghman f. Team Blake Shelton Shane McAnally, Ester Dean and Ryan Innes "Long Way Home"[33] Shane McAnally and Ester Dean Winner

Notes: Todd Tilghman from Team Blake Shelton became the first and the only contestant of the eighteenth season to reach top ten on iTunes. His original song's studio recording hit #1 on iTunes Overall Chart and iTunes Country Chart.[34]

List of songs premiered on Songland

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This is a list of songs that appeared on the show that have been released by the guest artists, or through the songwriters. Sounds Like Nashville noted, “All of the songs from Songland are available digitally for purchase or streaming”.[35]

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by editing the page to add missing items, with references to reliable sources.
Episode Song Performer Songwriter
1.1 "We Need Love"[36] John Legend Tebby Burrows
"Lookin' Up"[11] Max Embers
"Something New"[11] Ollie Gabriel
1.2 "Be Nice"[37] The Black Eyed Peas feat. Snoop Dogg Adam Friedman
"Boxes"[38] The Black Eyed Peas Josh Logan
"Invincible"[38] The Black Eyed Peas Charisma
"Oh Lord"[39] Ray Goren
1.3 "Better Luck Next Time"[37] Kelsea Ballerini Darius Coleman
"Lying (Next to You)"[40] Jack Newsome
"Crush"[41] Daniel Feels & Annie Schindel Daniel Feels
"Easy"[11] Jess Jocoy
1.4 "Greenlight"[37] Jonas Brothers Able Heart
"Do You Think of Me?"[42] Remmi
"Crowded Places"[43] Rynn
1.5 "Hurt Me"[44] Meghan Trainor Kole
"We Got Us"[45] Brandin Jay
"Alone"[45] Josh Wood
"All Over Again"[11] Zachary Kale
1.6 "Getting Started"[37] Aloe Blacc feat. JID Kyle Williams
"Same Blood"[38] Aloe Blacc Steve Fee
"Chosen"[46] Afika
"Hero"[46] TVTE
1.7 "Shadow"[37] Macklemore feat. Iro Iro
"Judgements"[47] Casey Cook
"Unforgettable"[11] Pop Culture
"It Could've Been You"[11] Chris Jobe
1.8 "Young"[37] Old Dominion Katelyn Tarver
"Journey"[11] Jake Scott
"Take a Ride"[11] MACI
1.9 "Solo Quiero (Somebody to Love)"[37] Leona Lewis, Cali y El Dandee & Juan Magán Rozee
"Perfect Skin"[48] Olivia Lane
"When You Fall In Love"[49] Rafferty
"Ugliest Love"[49] Annabel Lee
1.10 "Bad Habit"[38] Zach Sorgen
"Pill for This"[38] Sam DeRosa
"Hate Love"[11] Joel Adams
1.11 "Somebody to Love"[37] OneRepublic JT Roach
"Be Somebody"[35] Brigetta
"Darkest Days"[35] MADI
"Giving You Up"[11] Tyler James Bellinger
2.1 "Champagne Night"[11] Lady Antebellum Madeline Merlo
"Long Way Home"[50] Todd Tilghman Ryan Innes
"Losing You"[11] Tim Halperin
2.2 "Sway"[26] Luis Fonsi Pipobeats
"Lost in Translation"[11] Dyson
"I Don't Want to Know"[11] Lauren Martinez
"What If"[51] Corii feat. Bruce Wiegner Corii
2.3 "Wrong Places"[52] H.E.R. Raquel Castro
"Scary"[11] Axel Mansoor
"How Could You Not Know?"[11] Jocelyn Alice
2.4 "Girls Like Me"[53] Martina McBride Halie
"Hero"[11] CKAY
"We Can Be Heroes"[11] Jeffrey James
2.5 "Give It to You"[54] Julia Michaels Keegan Bost
"Sad Girls"[11] Jenna Lotti
"Numb"[11] Dan Burke
2.6 "Second Guessing"[55] Florida Georgia Line Griffen Palmer
"Lean On"[11] Shawn Austin
"What You're Puttin' Down"[11] Lukr
2.7 "Love Struck"[56] Boyz II Men ChrisLee
"Bad Things"[56] Boyz II Men Zak Waters
"What If It's Love"[56] Boyz II Men Juan & Lisa Winans
"Jukebox"[11] Charles Infamous feat. Tuck Ryan Charles Infamous
2.8 "Miracle"[57] Bebe Rexha Greg Scott & Anna Graceman
"Sideline"[11] Josh Vida
"Made for Something"[11] Alyssa Newton
2.9 "Everything I Did to Get to You"[58] Ben Platt David Davis
"Ghost"[11] Kylie Rothfield
"Fool’s Gold"[11] Caroline Kole
2.10 "California"[59] Usher feat. Tyga Ryan Cam
"No Cap (Missing You)"[11] Miranda Glory
"Personal"[11] David Wade
"Billions"[60] Fatherdude

Artists' appearances on other television shows

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Ratings

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Season 1

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Songland
No. Title Air date Timeslot (ET) Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "John Legend" May 28, 2019 Tuesday 10:00 p.m. 1.1/6 5.51[61] 0.4 1.39 1.5 6.90[62]
2 "will.i.am" June 4, 2019 1.0/6 4.53[63] 0.3 1.19 1.3 5.72[64]
3 "Kelsea Ballerini" June 11, 2019 0.9/5 4.15[65] 0.3 1.16 1.2 5.31[66]
4 "Jonas Brothers" June 18, 2019 0.9/5 4.53[67] 0.4 1.28 1.3 5.79[68]
5 "Meghan Trainor" June 25, 2019 0.9/5 4.27[69] 0.3 1.06 1.2 5.34[70]
6 "Aloe Blacc" July 2, 2019 0.7/4 3.45[71] 0.3 1.02 1.0 4.48[72]
7 "Macklemore" August 14, 2019 Wednesday 9:00 p.m. 0.7/4 3.28[73] 0.2 0.78 0.9 4.06[74]
8 "Old Dominion" August 21, 2019 0.7/4 3.44[75] 0.2 0.75 0.9 4.20[76]
9 "Leona Lewis" August 28, 2019 0.7/4 3.34[77] 0.2 0.76 0.9 4.10[78]
10 "Charlie Puth" September 4, 2019 0.8/5 3.96[79] 0.2 0.67 1.0 4.63[80]
11 "OneRepublic" September 11, 2019 0.8/4 3.68[81] 0.2 0.67 1.0 4.35[82]

Season 2

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Songland
No. Title Air date Timeslot (ET) Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Lady Antebellum" April 13, 2020 Monday 10:00 p.m. 0.8/5 4.54[83] 0.3 1.12 1.1 5.67[84]
2 "Luis Fonsi" April 20, 2020 0.8/4 4.14[85] 0.3 1.05 1.1 5.19[86]
3 "H.E.R." April 27, 2020 0.6/3 3.30[87] 0.2 0.93 0.8 4.15[88]
4 "Martina McBride" May 4, 2020 0.6/4 3.65[89] 0.3 1.02 0.9 4.67[90]
5 "Julia Michaels" May 11, 2020 0.6/4 3.49[91] 0.3 0.93 0.9 4.43[92]
6 "Florida Georgia Line" May 18, 2020 0.7/4 3.82[93] 0.2 0.96 0.9 4.79[94]
7 "Boyz II Men" May 25, 2020 0.5/3 2.28[95] 0.3 1.06 0.8 3.34[96]
8 "Bebe Rexha" June 1, 2020 0.6/4 2.67[97] 0.2 0.94 0.8 3.51[98]
9 "Ben Platt" June 8, 2020 0.5/3 2.34[99] 0.2 0.97 0.7 3.31[100]
10 "Usher" June 15, 2020 0.5/4 2.42[101] 0.3 1.01 0.8 3.43[102]

International adaptations

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Songland Thailand premiered on TrueID on October 20, 2020. It is produced by GMM Grammy and Online Creator Club.[103]

References

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Songland is an American reality competition television series that aired on , in which aspiring songwriters collaborate with established music producers to develop original songs for consideration by guest recording s. The show premiered on May 28, 2019, and ran for two seasons until June 15, 2020, with each episode centering on a different seeking their next hit single. The format of Songland involves eight undiscovered songwriters pitching their compositions to the featured artist and a panel of three resident producers— of , , and —who mentor them in refining the tracks through workshops and revisions. The developed songs are then performed live for the artist, who selects one to record and release commercially, often resulting in chart success for winners. Season 1 featured artists such as , , and , while Season 2 included guests like , , and Machine Gun Kelly, highlighting the collaborative process of modern songwriting. Produced by 222 Productions, Dave Stewart Entertainment, and Universal Television Alternative Studio, with executive producers including Adam Levine and Audrey Morrissey, Songland emphasized authenticity in the music industry by showcasing the behind-the-scenes artistry rather than polished performances. Despite critical praise for its innovative approach and insights into creativity, the series was not renewed for a third season after its second run concluded in 2020.

Overview

Premise

Songland is an American reality television series that serves as a songwriting competition, where undiscovered songwriters pitch their original compositions to a major recording artist seeking material for their next potential hit. The show's central premise revolves around transforming raw song ideas into polished tracks through collaboration with a panel of esteemed music producers, highlighting the often-overlooked artistry of song creation in the music industry. In the collaborative process, four aspiring songwriters initially present their original songs to the guest artist and the producers, who provide immediate feedback on elements such as lyrics, melody, and structure. From these pitches, three songwriters are selected to pair with individual producers in a studio setting, where they iteratively refine their work—adjusting arrangements, incorporating suggestions, and adapting the song to align with the artist's style and vision—over the course of the episode. This hands-on mentorship emphasizes iterative creativity, allowing participants to evolve their concepts in real time based on professional input. The unique goal of each episode culminates in the artist choosing one refined song to record professionally, which is then released commercially, granting the winning songwriter official credits and a share of royalties from sales, streams, and other usages. This outcome provides tangible career advancement, as the song can achieve chart success, with several from the series reaching No. 1 on charts in past seasons. Created by executive producer Audrey Morrissey and others to bridge the gap between emerging songwriting talent and the established , Songland prioritizes the craft of composition over vocal performance, offering viewers an authentic glimpse into the hit-making process while empowering creators who rarely receive the spotlight.

Format

Each episode of Songland follows a structured designed to facilitate between aspiring songwriters and established recording artists seeking new material. The format begins with an introduction to the guest artist, who shares their artistic vision and specific needs for the song, such as influences, , or emotional tone, setting the stage for the songwriters' contributions. This aligns with the show's core premise of matching songwriters' creations to an artist's requirements through iterative development. Four songwriters then pitch their original compositions by performing brief demos tailored to the artist's brief. The three resident producers offer immediate feedback on aspects like , , , and production potential, while the guest artist evaluates the songs' fit for their style. Based on this input, the artist eliminates one entry, advancing three songwriters to . These selected songwriters participate in intensive sessions, each paired with one of the producers to refine their work—focusing on enhancing for relatability, adjusting melodies for catchiness, or incorporating production elements like beats and to better align with the artist's sound. The revised songs are then performed in a final round, where the producers provide additional guidance, but the guest artist holds the decisive role in selecting the winner. The winning song undergoes further co-writing and production collaboration, often involving the selected songwriter, their assigned producer mentor, and the artist, resulting in a polished track ready for commercial release. Winners receive songwriting and a share of royalties through the show's with BMG, which administers the and distributes recordings under , potentially leading to chart placement depending on the artist's promotion. This prize structure emphasizes professional opportunities over cash awards, providing exposure and financial upside via royalties from streams, sales, and syncs. No formal for the songwriter themselves is guaranteed beyond the single release, though the collaboration can open doors to broader industry connections.

Production

Development

Songland was developed in 2018 by NBC in partnership with musician and producer Dave Stewart, who had originally conceived the concept for a songwriting-focused reality series as early as 2012. The show aimed to provide a fresh perspective on music reality television by delving into the collaborative and iterative process of crafting hit songs within the industry. Stewart collaborated with executive producer Audrey Morrissey, known for her work on The Voice, and director Ivan Dudynsky to shape the format, with additional executive production from Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder. NBC officially greenlit Songland on October 9, 2018, commissioning an 11-episode first season to highlight emerging songwriters pitching their original material to established artists and producers. The series was strategically positioned as a complementary program to 's flagship music competition The Voice, shifting the focus from performer auditions to the creation of original music content, thereby expanding the network's portfolio of music-related programming. On March 14, , announced a summer premiere for Songland, scheduling its debut for May 28 alongside other new series. included a nationwide open call for submissions from aspiring songwriters via the official Songland website, allowing participants to pitch their unreleased songs for consideration in the competition.

Hosts and mentors

Songland features three core mentors who serve as the show's primary facilitators and experts, rather than a single traditional host; , , and rotate in guiding songwriters through the creative process. These producer-songwriters bring their industry acclaim to the panel, evaluating original compositions and collaborating to refine them for guest recording artists. Ryan Tedder, frontman of the pop-rock band OneRepublic, is a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer known for his work on hits like Beyoncé's "Halo" and Adele's "Rumour Has It." On Songland, Tedder emphasizes crafting memorable melodies and lyrics that convey emotional depth, drawing from his experience producing for artists across pop and beyond to help contestants elevate their songs' relatability and vocal fit. His approach often involves hands-on adjustments to ensure tracks resonate universally while suiting the guest artist's style. Ester Dean, a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, has penned chart-topping pop anthems including Rihanna's "" and Usher's "," establishing her as a specialist in infectious hooks and commercial structures. Dean's high-energy coaching on the show focuses on tightening pop elements like choruses and rhythms, using her vocal prowess to demonstrate improvements and infuse tracks with broad appeal. Her sessions highlight intuitive top-line writing, where she builds catchy, repeatable phrases to drive song success. Shane McAnally, a prolific producer and songwriter, has helmed albums for Kacey Musgraves' and Sam Hunt's Montevallo, earning multiple CMA Awards for his narrative-driven hits. On Songland, McAnally stresses and genre adaptability, advising contestants on weaving authentic narratives that transcend styles while maintaining emotional authenticity. His expertise aids in bridging roots with pop sensibilities, encouraging versatile revisions for diverse artists. Together, the mentors' backgrounds in pop, R&B, and create a dynamic that supports songwriters across genres, fostering collaborative tweaks that blend their specialized insights into cohesive, marketable songs. This trio's rotation in leading discussions ensures balanced input, prioritizing innovation and hit potential without a fixed host figure.

Broadcast History

Season 1 (2019)

The first season of Songland premiered on May 28, 2019, on , airing 11 episodes weekly on Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT until the finale on , 2019. The season introduced viewers to the collaborative songwriting process, with each episode featuring four aspiring songwriters who performed original tracks for a panel of producers—, , and —before refining their work and pitching to a guest recording artist, who selected one song to record and potentially release. Guest artists across the season included , (representing the ), , the , , , , Old Dominion, , , and in the finale. Notable selections included Tebby Burrows' "We Need Love" for , which was reworked into a soulful R&B track emphasizing unity and resilience; Able Heart's "Greenlight" for the , a pop about instant attraction that highlighted the group's signature harmonies; and Darius Coleman's "Better Luck Next Time" for , a country-pop song that captured emotional vulnerability. Other winners, such as Adam Friedman for 's "Be Nice" and for 's "Hurt Me," demonstrated diverse genres from hip-hop to emotional ballads, with producers guiding revisions to align with the artists' styles. The season's arc progressed from introductory episodes that established the high-stakes dynamic to mid-season collaborations tied to projects like Aloe Blacc's contribution to the Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw soundtrack, culminating in the finale where selected a track amid reflections on the season's creative journeys. Songwriter winners often described transformative paths, such as Able Heart's evolution from an independent artist to co-writing with the , crediting the producers' feedback for elevating raw demos into polished hits. Filming occurred at in , capturing intimate studio sessions and live performances to emphasize authenticity in the song creation process. The season solidified Songland's formula by demystifying hit-making, with multiple winning songs released commercially; for instance, "We Need Love" debuted at No. 1 on the R&B/Soul chart and No. 6 overall, while others like "Better Luck Next Time" entered country digital sales top 10s, underscoring the show's role in launching songwriter careers.

Season 2 (2020)

NBC renewed Songland for a second season on September 10, 2019, following the success of its debut run. The season premiered on April 13, 2020, and concluded on June 15, 2020, consisting of 10 episodes broadcast on . Retaining the core format of songwriters pitching originals to guest artists and producers, the season featured a diverse array of recording stars seeking their next hits, including Lady Antebellum, , , , , , , , , and Usher. The guest artist lineup brought varied genres, from to pop and R&B, allowing songwriters to tailor pitches accordingly. For instance, in the premiere episode, Lady Antebellum selected "Champagne Night" by , a upbeat country track that captured the group's signature sound. Similarly, Usher chose "California" by Ryan Cam, incorporating a collaboration with , which highlighted the show's emphasis on evolving raw ideas into polished releases. Other notable selections included Ben Platt's "Everything I Did to Get to You" and Bebe Rexha's "," demonstrating the producers' role in refining contestants' work for commercial viability. Production for season 2 adhered to emerging safety protocols in response to the , including and health monitoring during filming in . The producers, including , , and , conducted personal songwriting sessions via Zoom from home during periods. These adaptations allowed the season to proceed without major delays, though they underscored the broader challenges facing live music creation in 2020. Following the June 15 finale, did not announce a renewal for a third season, effectively concluding the series after two outings. As of November 2025, the series has not been renewed for a third season.

Special Events and Crossovers

The Voice 2020 finale integration

In May 2020, integrated elements of its songwriting competition series Songland into the season 18 finale of The Voice, creating a promotional crossover event that aired on as part of the two-part finale. The collaboration featured Songland's core producers—, , and —mentoring the five Voice finalists to develop original songs tailored to their styles, transforming the vocal showcase into a hybrid format that highlighted songwriting alongside performance. Each finalist performed one cover song and one newly crafted original track produced in partnership with the Songland team, aiming to equip contestants with professional, radio-ready material to launch their post-show careers. For instance, finalist Todd Tilghman, from Team , debuted "Long Way Home," co-written and produced with and , which resonated emotionally and underscored Tilghman's gospel-influenced style during rehearsals and live delivery; the song later reached No. 1 on the country chart and Billboard's chart. Similarly, Micah Iverson (Team ) performed "," refined with McAnally's input to emphasize Iverson's soulful tone, while CammWess (Team ) and Thunderstorm Artis (Team ) worked with on "Save It for Tomorrow" and "Sedona," respectively, blending pop and acoustic elements. Toneisha Harris (Team ) presented "My Superhero," a personal dedication enhanced by McAnally's production to amplify its inspirational message. This served as a strategic between NBC's music programming, merging Songland's focus on collaborative song creation with The Voice's emphasis on vocal talent to engage shared audiences and demonstrate the value of original material in artist development. The live performances of these tracks not only elevated the finalists' visibility but also spotlighted Songland's innovative format, potentially paving the way for future synergies between the shows by showcasing how producer mentorship could yield marketable hits.

Artists' subsequent television appearances

Following the airing of their respective episodes, guest artists from Songland frequently showcased the program's co-created tracks on major television platforms, amplifying the songs' reach through high-profile performances. These appearances often occurred on late-night talk shows and award ceremonies, where the artists could debut or promote the material to broad audiences shortly after production. This pattern underscored the show's role in bridging songwriting innovation with immediate broadcast opportunities, fostering momentum for releases tied directly to the series. The Jonas Brothers, featured in Season 1 Episode 4 on June 18, 2019, selected "Only Human" from the episode's songwriting pitches and integrated it into subsequent TV outings. They performed the track on Late Night with Seth Meyers on July 18, 2019, delivering a vibrant live rendition that highlighted the song's reggae-infused pop energy. Later that year, the group took "Only Human" to the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on August 26, pairing it with "Sucker" in a medley that energized the audience during the live broadcast. The trio closed out 2019 with an emotional harmonized version at the American Music Awards on November 24, broadcast from their Boston concert, which emphasized the song's themes of vulnerability and joy. These performances, occurring within months of the Songland episode, helped propel "Only Human" into wider rotation across music media. Similarly, , who appeared in Season 1 Episode 6 on July 2, 2019, chose "Liar" after collaborations with the episode's songwriters and mentors. She brought the sultry pop track to on October 25, 2019, where her charismatic delivery during the musical segment captivated viewers. Earlier that month, on October 2, Cabello offered an acoustic take in the , adapting "Liar" with subtle piano arrangements that showcased its emotional core. These broadcasts, aligned closely with the song's September single release, extended Songland's creative process into international television spotlights, enhancing the track's narrative-driven appeal. Across both seasons, this trend of post-Songland TV integrations—seen in appearances on programs like , , and various music specials—demonstrated how the series served as a launchpad for artists to test and refine material in live settings. Overall, these opportunities boosted artists' visibility, allowing Songland tracks to transition seamlessly from workshop to widespread performance, often resulting in heightened streaming and sales metrics tied to the broadcasts.

Content and Impact

Premiered songs

Songland premiered a total of 21 original songs across its two seasons, each developed through collaboration between competing songwriters and the show's panel of producers—, , and —before being recorded and released by the featured artists. These tracks were refined during on-air sessions to align with the artists' styles, often involving adjustments to lyrics, melody, structure, and production elements for commercial viability. For instance, songs were frequently simplified for vocal delivery, as seen with Tebby Burrows' "We Need Love," where lyrics were streamlined to suit John Legend's acoustic approach in season 1, episode 1. Releases were handled by major labels, including for several tracks like the ' "" and ' "Give It to You," ensuring wide distribution on platforms such as and immediately following each episode. The following table catalogs all winning songs, organized by season and episode, including the artist, title, and primary songwriter(s):
SeasonEpisodeArtistSong TitleSongwriter(s)
11We Need LoveTebby Burrows
12 (feat. )Be NiceAdam Friedman
13Better Luck Next TimeDarius Coleman
14GreenlightAble Heart
15Hurt MeKole
16 (feat. J.I.D)Getting StartedKyle Williams
17 (feat. IRO)ShadowIRO
18Old DominionYoung
19 (feat. , Juan Magán)Solo Quiero (Somebody to Love)Rozee
110Bad HabitZach Sorgen
111Somebody to LoveJT Roach
21Champagne Night
22SwayPipoBeats
23H.E.R.Wrong Places
24Girls Like MeH A L I E
25Give It to YouKeegan Bost
26Second GuessingGriffen Palmer
27Love StruckChrisLee
28MiracleAnna Graceman, Greg Scott
29Everything I Did to Get to YouDavid Davis
210Usher (feat. )Ryan Cam
These songs achieved notable commercial success, particularly on digital platforms, though few reached traditional radio airplay. Representative examples include "Greenlight," which debuted at No. 1 on the overall iTunes chart upon release, and "Champagne Night," which topped the iTunes country chart and reached No. 1 on Amazon Music's country songs chart. "Sway" peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Latin chart, while "Love Struck" hit No. 2 on the overall U.S. iTunes sales chart. Streaming metrics were strong in the immediate post-release window, with tracks like "Better Luck Next Time" securing No. 1 on the iTunes pop chart, demonstrating the show's ability to generate instant buzz. No Songland-premiered songs received Grammy nominations, but several contributed to broader artist success, such as "Getting Started" appearing on the Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw soundtrack. Note that Charlie Puth's "Bad Habit" was selected and premiered on the show but was not commercially released. Overall, the catalog amassed millions of streams and sales, underscoring the program's role in launching songwriter careers. A distinguishing feature of Songland's premiered songs is that competing songwriters retain full ownership and royalty rights to their original compositions, even after refinements by the producers and artists—a contrast to many reality formats where contestants often forfeit publishing shares. This structure, clarified in NBC's revised casting agreements following early concerns, ensures writers receive standard industry royalties from , , and , empowering emerging talent with long-term financial benefits.

International adaptations

The Songland format, developed by , has been exported internationally through licensing deals managed by International Formats, though adaptations have been sparse and short-lived. The first overseas version launched in , premiering on the streaming platform TrueID on October 20, 2020, and produced by in collaboration with Online Creator Club. This edition localized the competition by featuring Thai music producers and artists, such as pop singer Innooson, who collaborated with contestants to refine pitches into potential hits tailored to regional pop and ballad styles. Sweden followed with its own adaptation, commissioned by public broadcaster SVT in November 2022 and co-produced with Universal International Studios. The series debuted on SVT on March 24, 2023, emphasizing emerging Swedish songwriters pitching to established local talents like hip-hop artist Jireel and electronic duo . Key differences included a focus on bilingual (Swedish-English) tracks to appeal to Nordic audiences, with one notable outcome being singer Oscar Zia's release of "Golvet i Hallan," co-written by contestant Maria Mathea after studio refinements. The single blended introspective lyrics with upbeat production, reflecting Swedish pop sensibilities. In the , announced development of a local version in March , aiming to recreate the songwriting pitch process with British producers and artists. However, the project advanced only to the planning stage and was not renewed for production or airing. Overall, these adaptations highlight NBCUniversal's efforts to globalize the concept through partnerships with regional broadcasters, but the format has achieved limited traction internationally, with no ongoing series reported after 2023.

Reception

Viewership ratings

Songland's first season, which aired during the summer of , averaged 4.01 million total viewers and a 0.83 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic according to live + same-day Nielsen ratings. The series premiered on June 4, , drawing 5.9 million viewers and a 1.2 rating in the key demo, marking the highest-rated alternative summer series debut on a since 2017. In the 18-49 demographic, the show performed strongly among younger viewers, contributing to its renewal, with delayed viewing metrics boosting the average to 5.1 million viewers and a 1.1 demo rating in live + 7-day measurements. The season finale on September 10, , attracted 3.85 million viewers and held steady at a 0.8 demo rating. The second season, airing from April 13 to June 15, 2020, saw a decline in viewership, averaging 3.27 million total viewers and a 0.62 rating in the 18-49 demographic under live + same-day metrics, representing a 26% drop in the demo and an 18% decrease in total viewers compared to season one. The premiere episode garnered 4.73 million viewers and a 0.9 demo rating, but numbers tapered off amid the , which disrupted traditional viewing patterns despite an overall uptick in TV consumption. The season finale drew 2.46 million viewers and a 0.5 demo rating, reflecting ongoing erosion in the key demographic. Within NBC's lineup, Songland underperformed relative to flagship The Voice, which during its concurrent season 18 averaged over 7.5 million viewers and a 1.1 demo rating per , often leading into Songland and highlighting the latter's secondary draw. Season one's summer slot benefited from lighter competition and post-America's Got Talent lead-ins, boosting its performance as the top new summer alternative series in total viewers and the demo. Season two's spring scheduling, however, coincided with heightened competition from other unscripted fare and pandemic-related shifts in audience habits. The consistent decline in ratings across both seasons, particularly in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demo, factored into NBC's decision not to renew the series for a third season after its June 2020 conclusion.

Critical response

Songland received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its innovative focus on the songwriting process while critiquing its execution and implications for the music industry. The show's first season garnered a 57% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes based on seven critic reviews, reflecting a divided response, though it achieved an 84% audience score. Critics lauded the program for providing rare insight into the collaborative and often opaque world of pop song creation, highlighting how it demystified the behind-the-scenes efforts of producers and writers. For instance, a review in Reality Blurred described it as a "refreshing dive into creativity," emphasizing the "drone's-eye view of the creative process that is song writing and producing." Similarly, Common Sense Media gave it a 4-out-of-5 rating, calling it "artistic, educational, fun and hip" for showcasing songwriters' pitches to major artists. Despite these positives, the series faced significant criticisms for its formulaic structure and perceived undermining of the songwriters it aimed to elevate. In a New Yorker piece, Carrie Battan argued that while Songland recognized songwriters as "underdogs," the format ultimately "ends up undermining them" by prioritizing commercial viability over artistic integrity. A analysis further critiqued the show for producing "serviceable but hardly groundbreaking" songs, portraying it as an "unintentional on the state of " that emphasized exposure over fair compensation or genuine innovation, with winners often yielding generic tracks like a " throwaway." Variety's Daniel D'Addario noted the show's accurate but uninspiring depiction of a "risk-averse industry," suggesting it lacked the compelling drama to fully engage viewers. The series received acclaim for its hosts and producers, including Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean, and Shane McAnally, whose expertise was frequently highlighted as a strength. However, Songland did not secure major awards or nominations in prominent reality TV categories during its run. By 2025, Songland is remembered as an innovative yet short-lived experiment in reality television, influencing subsequent formats that explore music creation, such as Netflix's Hitmakers, which echoes its songwriter-competition model for fans of the canceled NBC series. Its abrupt conclusion after two seasons in 2020 left a legacy of spotlighting underrepresented songwriters, even as critiques of its commercial focus persist.

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