Celebrity Undercover Boss USA

Former Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker sets out to discover the United States' next major recording talent. To do so he adopts various disguises, taking roles such as an open‑mic participant, a roadie and a street busker in different cities.

The series follows Darius Rucker, best known as the former lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish, as he sets out on a new venture to discover fresh musical talent across the United States. In each episode, Rucker steps away from his own successful career to act as a mentor and scout, aiming to uncover the next great recording artist. The core premise centres on Rucker's quest to identify an emerging musician who could become America's next major recording star. Rather than simply judging from a stage, he immerses himself in the grassroots music scene, listening to raw performances and evaluating potential directly from the source. To blend in and gain an authentic perspective, Rucker adopts a series of disguises. He spends time at open‑mic nights, slipping into the audience or even taking the mic himself, allowing him to experience the atmosphere and talent without the influence of his fame. His undercover work doesn't stop there; he also takes on the role of a roadie, helping with equipment and logistics, and later appears as a street busker, performing alongside aspiring artists. These varied guises let him interact with musicians in different settings, giving him a broader view of who might have the spark to succeed.