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.

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

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