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ABC ‘Rising Star’ Qualifying Round 2: Live Vote with Brad Paisley, Ludacris and Kesha [SPOILERS]

Tonight ABC’s Rising Star returns with the second qualifying round. The search is on for America's next big name in music. The show hosted by Josh Groban, and judged by Kesha, Brad Paisley and Ludacris premiered last night. Rising Star gives viewers the chance vote in real time for their favorite performance.

The search is back on for the next Rising Star.Last week Sarah Darling earned the favor of judges Brad Paisley, Ludacris and Kesha as well 89% of the viewers vote with her performance of the Kacey Musgraves hit song “Merry Go Round.”

After her performance Darling spoke about the thrill of performing, commenting:

"What a rush. It's truly an amazing opportunity and I'm so grateful for all the support. Now I can't wait to show the experts and America what I can do!"

A press release offers more info about rising star:

“Sarah Darling is a small-town girl from Mitchellville, Iowa, raised up on Country and Gospel music. Her grandfather introduced her to the iconic sounds of legendary artists such as Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. As her girl-next-door’s sound rings true, Darling’s musicality expanded from traditional with a flare of new country. Her influences ranged from Shania Twain, Alison Krauss to Fleetwood Mac, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow and Tom Petty to develop Darlings unique style. When Sarah Darling is not singing or writing this fashionista enjoys cooking sweets, such as her popular macarons, and spending time with family and friends.”

Rising Star airs the second of three qualifying rounds tonight at 9:00 p.m. on ABC.

What do you think of the new series? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

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