CTV’s The Launch is preparing for take-off again for season two, with 30 new artists, new mentors and producers coming to Canadian screens in search of new talent and new hits.

The first season of the show was a breakout success and put Logan Staats, Poesy, The Static Shift, Jayd Ink, and Ethan Young in the spotlight, and launched (pun intended) Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine all the way to the top with a Gold record and new-found fame thanks to Ain’t Easy.

Related: Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine Go Gold & Want More

Season two has six episodes scheduled with the return of Scott Borchetta at the helm. Each episode will see five artists given the chance to make their mark. And if we get the same level of entertainment and talent that we saw last year, we’re in for a good time.

Episode one of season two premieres Wednesday, January 30 at 8 p.m., kicking off with the return of Ryan Tedder as mentor/producer. As the schedule continues we’ll be treated to stars including Max Kerman of Arkells, Jann Arden, Bebe Rexha, Sarah McLaughlan, legend Bryan Adams and more.

Check out the episode listings, this season’s artists, mentors, and producers – and stay tuned for more from The Launch Season Two!

The Launch Season 2 Artists

Episode 1 – Wednesday, Jan. 30 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Amber J
Trail BC
Pop, R&B
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Dey
Toronto, ON
Soul
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NOA
Richmond Hill, ON
Pop
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Vi
Ottawa, ON
Alternative, Dark-Pop
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Cassiøpeia
Burnaby, BC
Alt-Pop
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Episode 2 – Wednesday, Feb. 6 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Alexandra Porat
Mississauga, ON
Pop, R&B
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Avery Florence
Montreal, QC
Soft-Soul, Low-Key R&B
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Phé
Vancouver, BC
R&B
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T. Thomason
Halifax, NS
Indie, Pop-Rock
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Trever LaRose
Mississauga, ON
Alt-Pop
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Episode 3 – Wednesday,Feb. 13 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Charlie the Kid
Toronto, ON
Confetti-Folk
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James Clayton
Montreal, QC
Singer-Songwriter, Alt Folk-Rock
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Old Soul Rebel
Vancouver, BC
Soul, Rock & Roll
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Polina Grace
Montreal, QC
Power-Pop
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Saveria
London, ON
R&B, Neo-Soul
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Episode 4 – Wednesday, Feb. 20 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Clancy Coulter
Princeton, BC
R&B, Alt-Pop
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Julia Gartha 
Markham, ON
Singer-Songwriter, Pop
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Nick Babcock 
Kingston, ON
Pop
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Olivia Lunny 
Winnipeg, MN
Alt-Pop
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Jayde 
Peterborough, ON
Alt-Pop
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Episode 5 – Wednesday, Feb. 27 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Ben Cottrill 
Vancouver, BC
Acoustic-Rock, Soul
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Jordane
Quebec City, QC
Folk Americana
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Maddie Storvold
Edmonton, AB
Country-Folk
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Nate Daviau 
Toronto, ON
Country, Americana
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The Faceplants 
Vancouver, BC
Pop-Rock
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Episode 6 – Wednesday, Mar. 6 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Adrian Chalifour
Victoria, BC
Indie-Rock, Folk-Rock
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Del Hartley 
Toronto, BC
R&B/Soul
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Sarah Carmosino 
Aurora, ON
Indie-Pop
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WILL 
Toronto, ON
R&B, Pop
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Michelle Treacy 
Ottawa, ON
Pop
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Mentors & Producers

Executive Producer/Co-Creator/Mentor: Scott Borcetta

Episode 1 – Wednesday, Jan. 30 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Mentor & Producer: Ryan Tedder

Episode 2 – Wednesday, Feb. 6 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Mentor: Sarah McLachlan
Producer: Alex Hope

Episode 3 – Wednesday,Feb. 13 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Mentor: Max Kerman (Arkells)
Producer: Jon Levine

Episode 4 – Wednesday, Feb. 20 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Mentor: Jann Arden
Producer: Shaun Frank

Episode 5 – Wednesday, Feb. 27 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Mentor & Producer: Bryan Adams

Episode 6 – Wednesday, Mar. 6 @ 8 p.m. et/pt

Mentor: Bebe Rexha
Producer: Nile Rodgers

Host: Liz Trinnear

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