Reinventing the music television series genre, THE LAUNCH debuts a new and unique format, documenting an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to break a new artist and bring a song to life. In each hour-long episode, a group of unsigned emerging artists are mentored in the creation of a new original song by a panel of internationally renowned hit makers and mentors – from discovery to stardom in just two days. THE LAUNCH takes viewers on a fresh journey every week, unveiling new talent and new songs in each episode.
CTV announced today that international musical star and reigning “Queen of Country Pop” Shania Twain is confirmed as the latest mentor on the inaugural season of CTV’s new original music series and international TV format THE LAUNCH. The top-selling female country artist of all time and five-time Grammy® Award-winning artist joins forces with previously announced recording superstars Fergie, OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, along with world-renowned music mogul Scott Borchetta as musical mentors shaping the creation of new releases by undiscovered artists.
Recognized as the top-selling country artist of all-time, five-time Grammy®Award-winner, Canadian-born, and internationally acclaimed musical artist Shania Twain has sold 90 million albums worldwide. The undisputed “Queen of Country Pop”, Twain is the powerhouse voice behind a string of hits including “You’re Still The One”, “From This Moment On”, and “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” to name only a few.
A Canadian-born artist and author of the best-selling memoir From This Moment, Twain has achieved an unprecedented three Diamond-certified albums; headlined a show-stopping, two-year Las Vegasresidency in 2012; and was recognized as the 2016 Billboard Women in Music Icon Award-winner.
Shania NOW, Twain’s fifth full-length album led by the declaratory first single “Life’s About to Get Good”, is slated for release on September 29.
Participants interested in attending a taping can visit CTV.ca/TheLaunch for ticket information or RSVP by emailing LaunchAudience@InsightTV.com with subject line “THE LAUNCH Tickets”.
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