Singer-Songwriter: Cassidy Daniels (CBS The Road Preview)

We sit down with one of the 12 emerging musicians vying for the chance of a lifetime: the upbeat and highly traveled singer/songwriter, Cassidy Daniels of CBS's new docu-follow series, The Road. Cassidy is putting her stage presence to the ultimate test, competing as an opening act for superstar headliner, Keith Urban. She gives us the real story of what it's like to compete in this high-stakes, "shiny floor"-less series that captures the gritty reality of life on a tour bus. In this candid conversation, Cassidy shares how her unique background shaped her artistry, discussing: Her secret to maintaining a positive emotional state amidst the intense pressure of the competition. How her life as an "Army child," moving to a new school every year, honed her social skills and ability to adapt. The realization that her well-traveled childhood is the root of the deep empathy in her songwriting. What it's like writing with a legend like Liz Rose, and how she navigates the co-writing room to let an industry veteran take the lead. The ultimate test: She names her Top 3 "Desert Island" albums that she simply can't live without. The Road's new extended premiere airs Sunday, October 19 (9:00-10:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streams live and on-demand on Paramount+.