MUNCIE — After decades of karaoke-based music competitions, a new concept has emerged. A television competition for artists/songwriters performing their original music is currently in production.

Andy Smith, a teacher from Fishers, Indiana, will compete on the NBC reality show “American Ninja Warrior” tonight. During the school year, he teaches stage craft at Fishers High School. But he’s been watching the show since it started with his family, and his kids encouraged him to try out for it. “My kids have …read more.