A Captivating Voice: T. Thomason is the Second Chosen Artist on Season 2 of CTV's THE LAUNCH to Release a New, Original Song

"Hope" Available Now Everywhere

– Next week's episode features the JUNO Award-winning Arkells frontman Max Kerman and hit-maker/sought-after producer Jon Levine –

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ - As seen on the Season 2 premiere of CTV's THE LAUNCH, indie-pop/rock artist T. Thomason from Halifax, N.S, was chosen by world-renowned music executive and CEO/Founder of Big Machine Label Group Scott Borchetta, Québec pop icon Marie-Mai, celebrity mentor Sarah McLachlan, and music producer Alex Hope to record the new original single "Hope". The second single from the smash-hit music series was released to radio stations across the country immediately following tonight's broadcast. The song is also available now on music services everywhere. Encore presentations of THE LAUNCH air Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and Sundays at 11 a.m. ET on Much (visit CTV.ca and Much.com to confirm local listings).

"It's like a dream," said T. Thomason. "It's my dream. Happening in real time."

The mentors were impressed with T.'s edgy style and ability to tell a story with his music. After divulging he wasn't sure he would be able to sing following testosterone treatments while transitioning, the mentors were even more impressed with his tenacity and the dedication to his craft. His determination on stage and confidence in front of the mentors impressed the entire panel. Following the audition process with all five emerging artists – T. Thomason, Trevor LaRose, Avery Florence, Phé, and Alexandra Porat – the mentors chose T. and Trevor LaRose as the two artists to record and perform their own versions of "Hope" in front of a live studio audience.

**MEDIA NOTE**

• Download images and bios of T. Thomason and THE LAUNCH at BellMedia.ca/PR.
• Interview opportunities are now available with T. Thomason.
• To read more about T. Thomason, click here.

On the next episode of THE LAUNCH, "Down to the Roots" (Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and VRAK), emerging artists Charlie the Kid, James Clayton, Old Soul Rebel, Polina Grace, and Saveria audition in front of celebrity mentors: JUNO Award winning Arkells frontman Max Kerman and hit maker/sought-after producer Jon Levine (Avril Lavigne, Drake, Bebe Rexha).

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SOURCE CTV

Amy Doary, THE LAUNCH Unit Publicist, [email protected]; Natalie Cole, Publicist, Bell Media Studios and Radio, 416.384.2140 or [email protected]; Jessica Charbonneau, Manager, Bell Media Studios and Radio, 416.384.3016 or [email protected]