John Oates has developed a new travel/roots music television program called Good Road to Follow, which will find Oates exploring America's back roads in search of unique characters, towns, local food and American roots music.

At the end of each episode, John will team up with local roots musicians to arrange and then play songs, which will be recorded and available for download.

"Two things that have really defined my life over the years are the road and roots music," Oates said of the reasoning behind the new television program.

"So this is my chance to combine those two forces into a show that will allow viewers to come along with me on a unique journey."

The show's title is adapted from Oates recently released solo album.