Rising Star was a reality television singing competition which aired on ABC and premiered on June 22, 2014. It featured aspiring singers competing for a winning title. The program format combined the internet, smartphones, and television, and was filmed live in Los Angeles. Kesha was a judge for the first and only season, alongside Ludacris and Brad Paisley. The show was hosted by Josh Groban, and Jesse Kinch was declared the first and only winner of the show.
Season 1[]
- Photography by Bob D'Amico
| # | Episode Name | Date Aired |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions Week 1 | June 22, 2014 |
| 2 | Auditions Week 2 | June 29, 2014 |
| 3 | Auditions Week 3 | July 6, 2014 |
| 4 | The Duels Week 4 | July 13, 2014 |
| 5 | The Duels Week 5 | July 20, 2014 |
| 6 | The Duels Week 6 | July 27, 2014 |
| 7 | The Round of Thirteen Week 7 | August 3, 2014 |
| 8 | Quarterfinals Week 8 | August 10, 2014 |
| 9 | Semifinals Week 9 | August 17, 2014 |
| 10 | Finals Week 10 | August 24, 2014 |