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Local musicians selected for new reality show starring Shania Twain, Fergie and more

Four local musicians have been selected to participate in CTV's new reality show, The Launch.

Four local musicians have been selected to participate in CTV's new reality show, The Launch.

After a national casting call and juried process that reviewed more than 10,000 emerging performers, 30 have been selected to participate in the new six-part, hour-long series, debuting in early 2018 on CTV.

The series' premise will showcase celebrity music experts mentoring unsigned talent as they attempt to "create the next chart-topping song." Celebrity mentors include Shania Twain, Fergie, OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and world-renowned music mogul Scott Brochette, who is best known for discovering Taylor Swift.

 Photo courtesy Sons of Daughters Photo courtesy Sons of Daughters Facebook

Of the 10,000 applicants, four BC-based artists have been selected to participate in the show's inaugural season: Sons of Daughters (North Vancouver), JP Maurice (Victoria), Raymond Salgado (Nanaimo/Lantzville), and Nicky MacKenzie (Salt Spring Island).

The series premiere date has not been announced, but a series of behind the scenes videos have been posted HERE.