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Say hello to this season’s N.B.T. artists!

With a chance to perform on Austin & Ally, along with a single and concert, Chloe & Halle Bailey, Katherine Hughes, Damian Otchere, Jack Skuller and Elle Winter are battling it out for the N.B.T title.

The five acts have debuted their singles — which you can listen to on RadioDisney.com — and are working on their covers right now.

Throughout the season, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look as contestants work with mentors including Cher Lloyd, Ross Lynch, Laura Marano and season four winner Shealeigh.

Voting will start on Friday, October 26th — so be ready! You’ll be able to cast your vote on RadioDisney.com, Twitter, Facebook and by texting* “NBT” to DISNEY (347639).

Shealeigh gets serenaded on stage by Cody Simpson after winning Radio Disney’s N.B.T. title on Wednesday night (December 7) in Glendale, Calif.

The 13-year-old singer tweeted to Radio Disney after her win, “Thank you so much for everything. The experience was unforgettable & I truly had the time of my life. I love you, Radio Disney!”

In addition to performing at Radio Disney’s final “N.B.T. On Tour” concert in Celebration, Fla., tonight, Shealeigh‘s “What Can I Say” will be featured in the upcoming DCOM, Radio Rebel!

Stay tuned to hear more from Shealeigh! More Here! »

Zack Montana gets in the holiday spirit as he attends the 92nd Annual 6abc Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, Penn.

The 13-year-old Next Big Thing finalist decked out in a green sweater paired with a red scarf as he took in the festivities.

Zack will be competing against Shaleigh for the title of Radio Disney’s N.B.T. and also for the opportunity to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms.

WHO DO YOU THINK should be Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing?

Zendaya poses back to back with Top 30 Countdown host Jake Whetter during her take over at Radio Disney.

The 15-year-old actress will be on air chatting up her new song, “Dig Down Deeper” for the Pixie Hollow Games and you’ll get a first listen at the song!

“Dig Down Deeper” will his iTunes on November 8th and the video will debut just a few days earlier, on November 5th!

Also pictured below: Cody Simpson with the N.B.T. artists!

Tune into Radio Disney TODAY @ 6PM ET/3PM PT to see who advances to the next round!

Zendaya, Bella Thorne, and Adam Irigoyen hang out with some of artists competing in Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing at Hollywood & Highland on Saturday (October 15) in Hollywood, Calif.

Radio Disney kicked off the fourth season of the talent competition with a free live concert headlined by N.B.T. alum Allstar Weekend and featuring this season’s artists– Shealeigh, Ladina Spence, Zack Montana, Tay Barton, and Hollywood Ending.

Get to know the artists a little better in the videos below and inside!

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The new Next Big Thing contestants took over the Americana at Brand on Thursday evening in Glendale, Calif.

Showcasing their talents, the five artists are competing for the title of Radio Disney’s N.B.T. and also provides them with a chance to showcase their music across national broadcast and online platforms.

Hosted by Top 30 Countdown host Jake Whetter, each artist performed two original songs and one cover song.

Tay Barton, 15, from Salt Lake City, performed a cover of Carrie Underwood‘s “Undo” while playing acoustic guitar. She also performed her original songs: “Live U, Love U, Breathe U,” and “I’m Invisible.”

Hollywood Ending members Cameron Byrd and Tyler Wilson, performed the very hot “Tonight, Tonight” from Hot Chelle Rae and their original songs included: “One Wish” and “You Got Me.”

Zack Montana, 13, from Tampa, Florida, hit the stage with dance moves and got the girls screaming with his cover of New Kids On the Block‘s “Please Don’t Go Girl.” His original songs included “Serious” and “Shorty’s With Me.”

Last, but not least, Ladina Spence, 16, closed out the show with Natasha Bedingfield’s “These Words” and performed her original songs “Invisible” and “My Heart Is Your Shield.”

The new season starts October 14th! 15+ pics inside… More Here! »

The new season of Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing is launching on October 14th!

Over the course of 10 weeks, Radio Disney and Disney Channel audiences will be invited to look, listen and vote for their favorite artist at RadioDisney.com, the Radio Disney Facebook page or by texting “NBT” to DISNEY (347639). The highest ranked “N.B.T.” artist will have the opportunity to have their single released by Disney Music Group.

The showcase includes interviews and in-studio performances with a new “N.B.T.” artist every two weeks. During each showcase period on Radio Disney, each artist will have their single on the playlist, and join on- air personalities Ernie D and Jake Whetter in studio.

Simultaneously, Disney Channel will present a preview of each artist and a sampling of their musical talent in interstitials hosted by Jake. Each artist will also have two full songs, exclusive videos, photos and bios on RadioDisney.com.

Check out the artists inside… More Here! »