CD USA

CD USA
Presented byBecky Baeling
John Wynn
Jonathan Redford
Malikha Mallette
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerConor McAnally
ProducersNikki Varhely
D. Renard Young
Mike Yurchuk
Stephanie Sacco
Neil Mahoney
Production locationsTribune Studios, Los Angeles
Running time60 minutes
Production companyBlaze Television
Original release
NetworkThe 101 Network
ReleaseJanuary 21, 2006 (2006-01-21)

CD USA is an American music television series that was broadcast by The 101 Network in 2006. Adapted from the British television series CD:UK and premiering on January 21, 2006, the program featured interviews and performances with popular musicians.[1] It was hosted by John Wynn, Becky Baeling, and Jonathan Redford, with Malikha Mallette as a New York-based contributor.

Serving as DirecTV's first original programming effort for The 101 Network,[2] the series was produced in high definition from Tribune Studios by Blaze Television, who had also produced CD:UK.[2][3] DirecTV ordered 52 weeks worth of episodes.[1]

Specials

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On December 31, 2006, CD USA presented a live New Year's Eve special from Las Vegas, hosting the America's Party concert from the Fremont Street Experience. The concert featured performances by The All-American Rejects, Five for Fighting, Smash Mouth, and Rock Star Supernova among others.[4][5]

Artists who have performed on CD USA

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References

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  1. ^ a b "DirecTV signs deal for 'CD:USA'". Digital Spy. November 2, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Grossmanpublished, Ben (November 1, 2005). "DirecTV Aims for Top of Pop World". Broadcasting+Cable. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  3. ^ "HDTV music show for DIRECTV, no it's not MTV-HD". Engadget. January 18, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  4. ^ BraveWords. "Report: CD USA Co-Host Girds Self For Live TV With TOMMY LEE". bravewords.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Las Vegas authorities finishing plans for New Year's Eve". Orange County Register. December 28, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
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