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e Greeneville Sun, Greeneville, TN June 3 - 9, 2023 — 3 By Dana Simpson After decades of competi- tive reality shows committed to finding the most talented singers, dancers, performers and the like, CBS launches an un- scripted series dedicated to the fans — well, to the "superfans," to be exact. Honoring the most loyal of six celebrities' fan bases, the network's new competition series tests a group of contestants' knowledge in exchange for a chance to meet their idols up close and personal. "Superfan" premieres Friday, June 9, on CBS, the CBS app and Para- mount+. Created by executive produc- ers Keltie Knight ("Footloose," 2011) and Jodi Roth ("Inappro- priate Jeff," 2014), "Superfan" makes use of a classic game show model — think BBC's "Master- mind," if you've seen it — test- ing players on a smattering of facts about the musician they all share a love for. Each week, be- ginning with LL Cool J ("NCIS: Los Angeles"), one music star is welcomed to perform and look on as their biggest fans settle the No.1-fan question once and for all. The series, which has a six-episode freshman season and is hosted by Canadian TV personality Knight and Canadi- an-American former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson ("The NFL Today"), features one new musical celebrity per episode. Following LL Cool J's inaugural episode, the weekly guests of honor are as follows: Canadian country music legend Shania Twain ("That Don't Impress Me Much," 1997) on June 16; Cuban-American pop sensa- tion Gloria Estefan ("Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," 1987) on June 23; Alabama-born coun- try foursome Little Big Town ("Pontoon," 2012) on June 30; rapper and Miami native Pitbull ("I Know You Want Me," 2009) on July 7; and Tennesseean sing- er/songwriter Kelsea Ballerini ("Miss Me More," 2017) for the July 14 finale. As the artist's fans compete across several rounds to figure out who will come out as the one and only "superfan," they each get the opportunity to in- teract with their favorite artist, thus making their music fandom dreams come true just by taking part. By the end of each epi- sode, the artist in the spotlight will crown their No. 1 fan and present to them a unique set of prizes. While discussing his excite- ment about co-hosting the new show, Burleson stated that "Su- perfan" "perfectly captures the energy of concert vibes and com- petition," adding that "as a host, I get to meet music icons and watch everyday fans compete for a dream prize." As far as the at-home audi- ence's interaction with the fun goes, Burleson notes, "You will dance, laugh and even cry by the end of each episode, but more importantly, you'll walk away a superfan yourself." 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