Universal Music Latino and Telemundo are teaming up this summer to bring Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos to life, the U.S. version of the celebrated music competition that first aired in Spain in 2001 and helped launch the careers of international stars like David Bisbal, Aitana and Lola Indigo, Billboard can exclusively announce today (June 22).
As part of this partnership, Universal Music Latino will serve as the official label for the reality show, handling the release and distribution of the official soundtrack, which will include performances by contestants throughout the season. Additionally, the winner of Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos will have the chance to kickstart their professional career with the support of the major record label.
The show is set to premiere on July 7 at 7 p.m./6 central on Telemundo and Peacock, featuring artists from various corners of the U.S. and Puerto Rico who aim to develop their talents and make the leap into professional music.
Throughout the competition, participants will live together in an academy where they will receive comprehensive training in singing, performance, dancing and other artistic disciplines, according to a press release. In addition to appearing in weekly live galas, they will share an immersive experience that allows audiences to closely follow their artistic and personal growth.
As previously announced, Bisbal will return to the Operación Triunfo universe 25 years after participating in the original edition in Spain, this time as part of the judging panel, while Mexican actress Natalia Téllez will serve as host.
“This was where my career began and my life changed forever,” said Bisbal then in a statement. “It is an honor for me to be part of this moment, and I am excited for the opportunity to support, motivate, and witness the musical growth of this new generation of talented artists with big dreams.”
This year, the artist is also preparing to go on the road with his Tour Eternos, with dates announced so far for December in the United States, starting on the 9th at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.
