NBC abbreviates new singing show's title

NBC's "The Voice of America," based on the Dutch format "The Voice of Holland," is now going by the shortened title "The Voice."

"The Voice" is still just a working title and could very well change. But decision to shorten the name was likely to avoid any confusion (or copyright infringement) with the real-life Voice of America, which continues to broadcast programming around the globe.

NBC's The Voice website is up, touting auditions that had already been scheduled -- under the vague "Untitled Mark Burnett Singing Competition" name. Here's where the show will be looking for a few good voices:

Chicago, IL - January 14, 2011
Superior St - 2734 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60612

New York, NY - January 15, 2011
S.I.R. Studios - 520 W 25th St. (b/n 11th & 12th Ave), New York, NY 10001

Miami, FL - January 21, 2011
S.I.R. Studios - 12200 NE 14th Ave., No. Miami, FL 33161

Nashville, TN - January 22, 2011
S.I.R. Studios - 1101 Cherry Ave., Nashville, TN 37203

Minneapolis, MN - January 28, 2011
Taylor Sound - 2921 N. 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55411

Austin, TX - January 29, 2011
Music Lab - 500 E Saint Elmo Rd., Austin, TX 78745

Los Angeles, CA - February 4, 2011
CenterStaging - 3350 Winona Ave, Burbank, CA 91504

Seattle, WA - February 11, 2011
S.I.R. Studios - 3631 Interlake Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103