Would you like to open for Keith Urban? "The Road" – a country-flavored "American Idol" – follows 12 emerging musicians as they compete to win the chance to open for the Grammy Award winner at music venues nationwide.
Here's how to watch "The Road" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"The Road" premieres Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET / PT on CBS and will stream on Paramount+ across America. Watch CBS live on Fubo & YouTube TV.
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The winner of "The Road" will receive $250,000, a record deal, and a slot at the Stagecoach Music Festival 2026. But first, they must impress the judges...
Gretchen Wilson serves as “tour manager,” while a judging panel including Urban, Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan and guest country stars – plus the live audience – help decide which musician advances.
Urban, who recently split from Nicole Kidman, explained, “Paying your dues sucks, but there are things in this business that can’t be taught… touring has always been my first love.”
Ready for some raw performances? "The Road" looks like a must-watch for fans of country music and reality TV. Here's how to watch "The Road" online and from anywhere.
How to watch 'The Road' with Keith Urban in the U.S.
"The Road" season 1 premieres on CBS at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, October 19.
CBS can accessed through cable or with one of the best TV antennas.
Already cut the cord? You can watch CBS without cable, on a live TV service. We recommend Fubo, YouTube TV, and DirecTV. All offer free trials to new users
Alternatively, you can watch your local CBS station's live feed with a Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription, costing $12.99/month or $119.99/year.
Note that the cheaper $7.99/month or $59.99/year Essentials plan lets you stream episodes a day after they air.
How to watch 'The Road' from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "The Road" on your usual subscription?
You can still tune in thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market:
How to watch 'The Road' in Canada
In Canada, "The Road" could show up on Global TV... but there's no date for Canadian streaming.
Visiting Canada from the US? Grab NordVPN (75% off) and unblock your usual CBS streaming service to watch "The Road" in Canada.
Can I watch Keith Urban's 'The Road' in the U.K.?
"The Road" is streaming on Paramount Plus in the States but there's no specific U.K. release date.
If you're currently in the U.K., you can still catch the show, live from America, by using a VPN, such as NordVPN (try it risk-free).
How to watch 'The Road' online in Australia
Keith Urban might be Australian-American, but there's no specific Aussie release date for "The Road" singing competition. We'd expect it to show up on Paramount Plus but couldn't verify that at the time of writing.
Visiting Oz from America? Use NordVPN (risk-free) to securely access your usual American streaming service from anywhere in the world.
'The Road' — Need to Know
'The Road' (2025) official trailer from CBS
Is "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan in "The Road"?
Yes — Taylor Sheridan, best known as co-creator of Yellowstone, is involved with The Road as one of the executive producers and creators.
In CBS' press materials, The Road is described as a co-creation by Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan, with Sheridan serving behind the scenes in its development.
CBS says: “Urban, along with executive producers Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, ‘Tour Manager’ Gretchen Wilson, and guest country stars … decide … who advances.”
So, while Sheridan is not a a host, it sounds like he does appear on camera and is a creative force behind "The Road".
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