This season features four fierce recording artists, spanning all music genres, who fight to defend their coveted seats in front of a panel of industry experts. Record producer and songwriter Sean "Diddy" Combs, record-producer DJ Khaled and recording artist Meghan Trainor are the judges, with singer-songwriter Fergie serving as host. The winner receives backing from the elite group of star-makers and is shepherded to make him or her a breakout star. Additionally, as part of this season's grand prize, the winner is named an iHeartRadio "On The Verge" artist.