Blake Shelton recently revealed he was stepping away from "The Voice" after he helped launch the show in 2011. But he won't be absent from the television.
Shelton and Carson Daly will star in and executive produce "Barmageddon," a game show that pits celebrity friends against each other in over-the-top bar games. The series was filmed at Shelton's Nashville bar, Ole Red, and will premiere Dec. 5 on USA Network. WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella will host the show.
Games include air cannon cornhole, keg curling, drunken axe hole, sharts ("Shelton darts"), and many more. Celebrity guests include Chris Young, Kane Brown, Shelton's wife Gwen Stefani, Elle King, Sheryl Crow and actor Will Ferrell.
"When people watch "Barmageddon, that's your ticket to have the most fun you could ever imagine on TV," Daly said.
Daly will be in charge of the bar, and Shelton will take the stage in "Barmageddon" for live music sing-alongs with the raucous audience.
"Nashville is known for great music and hospitality, which makes it the perfect setting," Shelton said in a statement. "I'm excited about 'Barmageddon' and can't wait for friends, old and new, to join my buddy Carson and me for some drinks, music, and high-spirited fun at Ole Red."
In each episode, two celebrities will compete in five games to win a much-needed prize for a viral Internet sensation each has chosen to support. The losing rival of each round has a chance to catch up by spinning the Wheel of Redemption, but it can be risky. Shelton and Daly will both heckle and encourage their famous friends along the way. They might even jump in and play a game.
"Barmageddon" is produced by White Label Productions and JLP Pictures for USA, with Blake Shelton, Carson Daly, Lee Metzger, and White Label's Chris Wagner serving as executive producers.
"Blake, Lee and I wanted to create a show where the audience can feel like they're hanging out with us at Ole Red in Nashville, having a drink and cheering on friends as they compete in the ultimate test of athleticism and endurance – bar games!" Daly said.
