Overview

• Netflix released the trailer on June 24, showcasing Payne mentoring singers in soundproof booths and reflecting on band chemistry.
• Payne’s family reviewed the finished series and endorsed his posthumous inclusion, Netflix confirmed.
• Hosted by AJ McLean, the competition challenges 50 vocalists to form six bands without ever seeing each other, relying solely on vocal compatibility.
• Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland join Payne as mentors who guide contestants toward cohesive performances.
• Building the Band will premiere with four episodes on July 9, followed by additional episode batches weekly through July 23.