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Since the birth of American Idol, music competition shows have been immensely popular. Idol continues to draw viewers, but the craze currently revolves around another show: NBC’s The Voice. With an innovative system where contestants join celebrity judges’ teams and contend for the final spot in the competition, it’s easy to see what makes the show popular. This spring, ABC will air Duets, a new show set to compete with The Voice. This new musical tournament features a similar system to that of The Voice: celebrity judges will mentor pairs of contestants who will compete against other teams. The victor will be awarded a recording contract with Hollywood Records. What sets Duets apart from other shows, however, is that the celebrity mentors will perform alongside the contestants—hence the name of the program. The judges will be Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles, John Legend, and Robin Thicke. The fact that the judges will be doing some singing of their own provides an interesting incentive to watch. So if you’re a fan of The Voice and American Idol and are looking for something new and innovative, be sure to check out Duets, which will air on May 24.