Singing competition series have been on the air for decades, dating all the way back to Star Search. Here are some of the best on-air today.

Singing competition series have been on the air for decades, dating all the way back to the days of Star Search. And today, plenty of innovative shows that put their own twist on the concept continue to pop up on linear network television channels and streaming services. From a focus on mentoring aspiring singers to highlighting terrible ones and even disguising who the person is behind a voice, it seems like every concept has been done.

There are tons of reality competition shows of all kinds on television nowadays, from dating to cooking. But when it comes to the best singing shows, this particular genre takes the cake in terms of variety, not to mention celebrity appeal.

Updated on October 21st, 2021 by Christine Persaud: Fan appetite for TV singing competitions has never waned as viewers love seeing singers of all kinds, whether they're aspiring singers with talent (and even some who need to work on their craft) to celebrities who wear elaborate customer to see if fans can guess their identity.

With shows like The Voice attracting megastars like Ariana Grande and John Legend as judges, it's clear that the next generation of music superstars might be molded on one of these shows. Music inherently makes people feel good, so the continued interest in singing shows on TV is no surprise.

  1. Songland (2019-2020) – 8.0

  2. Rhythm + Flow (2019) – 7.7

  3. Lip Sync Battle (2015-Present) – 7.3

  4. The Voice (2011-Present) – 6.5

  5. Sing On! (2020-Present) – 6.3

  6. The Masked Singer (2019-Present) - 5.9

  7. America's Got Talent (2006-Present) – 5.8

  8. I Can See Your Voice (2020-Present) – 5.7

  9. American Idol (2002-2016, 2018-Present) – 4.1