American Idol is a reality singing competition that premiered on Fox on June 11, 2002. It quickly became one of the most popular shows on television, and has launched the careers of many successful recording artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, and Phillip Phillips.
2. The Voice (US)
The Voice is a reality singing competition that premiered on NBC on April 26, 2011. The show is similar to American Idol, but uses a unique "blind audition" format in which the coaches cannot see the contestants during the first round of auditions. The Voice has also produced many successful recording artists, including Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, and Gwen Stefani.
3. The X Factor (US)
The X Factor is a reality singing competition that premiered on Fox on September 21, 2011. The show is similar to American Idol and The Voice, but features a wider range of contestants, including solo artists, duos, and groups. The X Factor has produced some successful recording artists, including One Direction, Fifth Harmony, and Tate Stevens.
4. The Masked Singer (US)
The Masked Singer is a reality singing competition that premiered on Fox on January 2, 2019. The show features celebrities who perform songs while wearing elaborate costumes that conceal their identities. The audience and a panel of celebrity judges try to guess who the celebrities are. The Masked Singer has been a huge hit, and has produced some of the most memorable performances in reality TV history.
5. Songland (US)
Songland is a reality songwriting competition that premiered on NBC on May 28, 2019. The show features aspiring songwriters who compete to have their songs recorded by major recording artists. Songland has been praised for its focus on songwriting, and has produced some great new songs.