“Big Time Rush” renewed for fourth season

BIG TIME RUSH on Nickelodeon, "Big Time Move". "All Over Again" performance,Photo: Robert Voets / Nickelodeon. ©2011 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

From left, Logan Henderson, James Maslow, Carlos Pena and Kendall Schmidt in "Big Time Rush" on Nickelodeon. - Photo by Ben Watts/Nickelodeon. ©2010 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

As Big Time Rush travels the country this summer performing to sold-out audiences and arenas, and along with their hit single “Windows Down” climbing the charts, Nickelodeon has picked up a 13-episode fourth season of their self-titled hit comedy series, “Big Time Rush,” according to a news release.

The show, starring Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena and Logan Henderson, follows the adventures of the foursome as they navigate their way through newfound fame, fans, music and girlfriends.

Production on the fourth season of the series is scheduled to begin in early 2013 in Los Angeles.

Sony Music is behind the writing and production of Big Time Rush’s original songs.

Songwriters include Tulsa-born OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder (Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson), Evan Bogart (Rihanna, Beyonce, Hot Chelle Rae), Toby Gad (One Direction, Alicia Keys, Fergie), Claude Kelly (Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera, Pitbull), “Tricky” Stewart (Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey) and Fraser T. Smith (Taio Cruz, Adele).