The label has signed a global recording and artist services agreement for the weekly, 90-minute television programme.

According to a Universal release, the show "features exceptionally talented singers who are given the unique opportunity to earn money each week by using their vocal talent - but first they must beat their opponents in a series of die-hard vocal duels".

Contestants will be grouped into eight talent categories: male soloists, female soloists, duos, groups, seniors (over 40), youth (under 17), families ...