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Can You Duet

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Naomi Judd, Rossi Morreali, Brett Manning, Where to watch: CMT)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Contest plays up teamwork, but some iffy stuff.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 10–12

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The competition demonstrates the hard work that goes into becoming a country music duo. Judges offer lots of constructive criticism and work with the contestants to improve their performances. Some friendships are tested when duos are split up. The contestants are primarily Caucasian.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some mild sexual innuendo. Lots of lyrics about love, heartbreak, and -- during one brief moment -- cheating and a messy divorce. The audition phase includes a "singles room" in which single artists can "mingle" to find someone to duet with in order to be eligible.
  • Language:

    Occasional use of words like "ass" and "hell."
  • Consumerism:

    Lots of references to popular country songs and successful country duos, especially The Judds. The winners' recording contract is with Sony BMG Nashville. Briefly shows Hooters Restaurant and refers to "Hooter Girls."
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some references to and consumption of alcohol, including beer and hard liquor. Smoking is occasionally visible (mostly in the audition process).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Can You Duet

Parents need to know that this country music competition show -- in which hopeful twosomes compete for a major recording contract -- is a lot like American Idol . It highlights the hard work that goes into succeeding in the industry, and the judges offer lots of constructive criticism and actually work with the contestants to improve their performances. Overall, the content is on the milder side, but there's some infrequent strong language ("hell" and "ass"), a bit of sexual innuendo, and -- unlike -- on Idol occasional visible drinking and smoking. Watch out for tension-filled arguments in later episodes, too.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what it takes to become a country music star. What additional challenges does a country music "duo" face (over a solo performer) when trying to break into the industry? How do judges (and audiences) know when two talented people shouldn't sing together? Is there a certain sound or look that they need to have? Families can also discuss their favorite country musicians. How did they get their big break? Would you ever want to try a competition like this? Why or why not? How does this show compare to American Idol? Which do you like better? Why?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Love the show!!

    The show wasn't as "belittling" as AI. The judges actually gave advice instead of just tearing the contestants down. The contestants also weren't being judged on how "cute" they were! The voice was what mattered, not the look! Refreshing!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Worst Show Ever...

    This is the most downright AWFUL show ever!

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