The Launch

{{Short description|Canadian television series}} {{About|2018 Canadian TV series|DJ Jean song|The Launch (song)|other uses|Launch (disambiguation)}} {{Infobox television | image = The Launch wordmark.svg | image_class = skin-invert | genre = Reality competition | creator = Daniel Lachance | presenter = | theme_music_composer = | country = Canada | language = English | num_seasons = 2 | num_episodes = 14 | executive_producer = Scott Borchetta<br>Paul Franklin | creative_director = | location = | camera = | company = Insight Productions | runtime = 60 minutes | network = CTV | first_aired = {{start date|2018|1|10}} | last_aired = {{end date|2019|3|13}} | related = ''Canadian Idol'' }}

'''''The Launch''''' is a Canadian reality music competition created by Daniel Lachance. The series broadcast by CTV, which premiered on January 10, 2018.

Each episode of the series follows five emerging musicians competing for a chance to have a debut single released commercially. The series was described by its executive producer and lead mentor, Scott Borchetta, as being a contrast to other music competition formats such as ''American Idol'', by being formatted as a self-contained program (rather than a long-term competition with viewer voting), and emphasizing the work of record producers in tailoring new songs to the prospective performers. The series also leverages the platforms of CTV's parent company Bell Media, including its radio stations, in order to promote its winners.

The series was renewed for a second season which aired on CTV between January and March 2019,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/ctvs-2019-announces-midseason-schedule-headlined-by-hit-original-series-the-launch-and-cardinal-in-january-new-drama-whiskey-cavalier-premieres-on-ctv/|title=CTV Announces 2019 Midseason Schedule Headlined by Hit Original Series THE LAUNCH and CARDINAL in January|date=2018-12-20|work=Bell Media The Lede|access-date=2019-08-24|language=en-US}}</ref> and Bell sold international format rights to Sony Pictures Television.

== Production == In February 2017, Bell Media announced that it had partnered with Scott Borchetta, a record executive best known for developing Taylor Swift, to develop a new, international television format that would "uncover, develop, and promote pop culture's next musical superstars", and "leverage Bell Media's massive reach and extensive platforms to showcase musicians on the national and international stage."<ref name="billboard-newproperty">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7678083/scott-borchetta-big-machine-bell-media-tv-talent-property|title=Scott Borchetta's Big Machine, Canada's Bell Media Ring Up Deal on New TV Talent Property|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> Bell Media officially announced the new series, ''The Launch'', in April 2017, with a six-episode order for CTV to air in 2018 as Insight Productions will produce the series alongside Australian production company Eureka Productions and Big Machine Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=CTV UNVEILS THE LAUNCH, A NEW SIX-PART ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES AND INTERNATIONAL TV FORMAT|url=https://www.bigmachinelabelgroup.com/ctv-unveils-launch-new-six-part-original-music-series-and-international-tv-format/|website=Big Machine Label Group|date=April 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellmedia.ca/pr/press/ctv-unveils-the-launch-a-new-six-part-original-music-series-and-international-tv-format/|title=CTV Unveils THE LAUNCH, A New Six-Part Original Music Series and International TV Format - Casting for the Next Big Breakout Artist Open Now!|publisher=Bell Media|accessdate=23 November 2017}}</ref> The season 1 order was later expanded with a follow-up episode focusing on the six winners.<ref name="torstar-launch"/>

In an interview with the ''Toronto Star'', Borchetta contrasted ''The Launch'' to other reality music competition series such as ''American Idol'' (where he mentored during its fourteenth season) and ''The Voice'', by emphasizing its focus on a song itself rather than just performers. He explained that "going 20-plus weeks seeing who gets voted in as the winner, then trying to figure out the song and producer, it just felt like we can do a better job with that much attention and that many sets of ears and eyes paying attention to the show."<ref name="torstar-launch"/>

Borchetta added that record producers had "a lot of great songs that just haven't had the right opportunity", such as Stephan Moccio, who supplied a song he had worked on whilst working on the soundtrack for ''Fifty Shades of Grey''. Bell Media president and former Universal Music Canada head Randy Lennox (who has previously worked with Borchetta)<ref name="billboard-newproperty"/> described the pace of the format, where producers are given 48 hours to work with the two candidate musicians to record their debut single, as being "star-making machinery meets Kiefer Sutherland ''24''". The winners' songs receive additional production work in between the completion of episode production and their public release.<ref name="torstar-launch"/>

Over 10,000 applications were received for the first season;<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/not-just-pow-wow-the-many-genres-and-voices-of-indigenous-music-1.4481815/he-s-bringing-mohawk-back-musician-logan-staats-wins-first-episode-of-ctv-s-the-launch-1.4483178|title=He's bringing Mohawk back: Musician Logan Staats wins first episode of CTV's The Launch|work=CBC Radio|access-date=2018-01-23|language=en}}</ref> Borchetta explained that Canada had a large pool of untapped musical talent because there were no "opportunities" to kickstart their careers (unlike the U.S., whose talent had, in his opinion, been "gone through over and over again" by competing programs), and noted that there was a sense of pride over domestic artists. He emphasized that the series "isn't about somebody that has never performed before getting a record deal; this is about an artist who's ready and just needs this big break. This is the big break."<ref name="torstar-launch">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2018/01/10/new-singing-competition-the-launch-takes-off-on-ctv.html|title=New singing competition The Launch takes off on CTV|last=Yeo|first=Debra|date=2018-01-10|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=2018-01-23|language=en-CA|issn=0319-0781}}</ref> Bell Media's vertical integration is leveraged as an aspect of the series; the winning songs are featured on Bell Media Radio stations and the division's iHeartRadio service, and the series is also covered as part of other CTV programs.<ref name="torstar-launch"/>

On February 22, 2018, Bell Media sold international rights to the format to American television production & distribution company Sony Pictures Television; the company began to sell the first season of the Canadian version, and develop a British version through its production house Electric Ray.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/sony-the-launch-ctv-bell-canada-format-1202707460/|title=Sony Prepares 'The Launch' for International Take Off|last=Clarke|first=Stewart|date=2018-02-22|work=Variety|access-date=2018-03-13|language=en-US}}</ref> In May 2018, CTV announced that ''The Launch'' had been renewed for a second season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://torontosun.com/entertainment/television/ctvs-the-launch-returning-for-season-2|title=CTV's The Launch returning for Season 2|date=2018-05-07|newspaper=Toronto Sun|access-date=2018-10-10|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Format == During each episode, five musical acts audition for a panel of mentors (although due to time constraints, not all of the contestants are featured in the episode as broadcast on television). Two of the acts are selected to advance to the second phase of the competition, where they are given 48 hours to record their own versions of an original song, working with producers to adapt the song to suit their individual style. The contestants then perform their versions of the song in front of a live audience. After judging the recording and live performance, the mentors and Borchetta select a winner, whose song is "launched" through digital music services and stores after the airing of the episode.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/canadian-singing-show-the-launch-itunes-sales-logan-staats-1202663860/|title=Canadian Singing Competition 'The Launch' Sees Out-the-Gate Success on iTunes|last=Angermiller|first=Michele Amabile|date=2018-01-13|work=Variety|access-date=2018-01-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="faguy-review">{{Cite news|url=http://blog.fagstein.com/2018/01/12/review-the-launch/|title=Review: CTV's The Launch is an interesting concept with some implementation issues|date=2018-01-12|last=Faguy|first=Steve|access-date=2018-01-23|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Episodes == === Season 1=== {{Episode table |overall= |title= |airdate= |viewers= |country=Canada |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 1 | Title = The Lucky Ones | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|01|10}} | Viewers = 1.14<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Programs – Total Canada (English) January 8 - January 14, 2018|url=http://assets.numeris.ca/Downloads/January%208,%202018%20-%20January%2014,%202018%20(National).pdf|website=Numeris|accessdate=26 January 2018}}</ref> | ShortSummary = Shania Twain mentors The Revel Boys, Logan Staats, Havelin, Julia Tomlinson, and Vivian Hicks to select a musician to record and release "The Lucky Ones", a song written by Busbee and Bebe Rexha. The competition was won by Logan Staats, a Mohawk resident of the Six Nations of the Grand River.<ref name=":0"/> }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 2 | Title = Ain't Easy | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|01|17}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic mentor Basil Phoenix, JP Maurice, Liteyears, Divine Lightbody, and Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, to select a musician to record and release "Ain't Easy", a song written by Tedder, Zack Skelton and Camila Cabello. The competition was won by Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, a duo originating from Ottawa and outside of Perth, Ontario, which had begun to perform together after meeting each other at the Algonquin College.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/ottawa-pop-duo-wins-the-launch|title=Ottawa pop duo wins CTV's The Launch|date=2018-01-18|work=Ottawa Citizen|access-date=2018-01-23|language=en-US}}</ref> }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 3 | Title = Wide Awake | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|01|24}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and musician and producer Dann Huff mentor Amy Bishop, Dylan Menzie, The Static Shift, Chad Price, and Sons of Daughters, to select a musician to record and release "Wide Awake", a song written by Nathan Barlowe and Bonnie J. Baker. The competition was won by The Static Shift, a Calgary-based rock trio made up of Mitchell Brady (guitar / lead vocals), Keone Friesen (bass / harmonica) and Isaiah Stonehouse (drums / background vocals). }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 4 | Title = Soldier of Love | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|01|31}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas and songwriter, musician and producer Stephan Moccio mentor Ezra Jordan, Faiza, Sariyah Hines, POESY, and Jaryd Stanley, to select a musician to record and release "Soldier of Love", a song written by Stephan Moccio, Lindy Robbins and produced by Stephan Moccio. The competition was won by POESY, a singer from Ancaster, Ontario.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theloop.ca/launch-just-showed-us-stunning-evolution-new-artist-poesy/|author=Allison Bowsher|title=The Launch just showed us the stunning evolution of new artist POESY|publisher=The Loop|date=1 February 2018|accessdate=2 February 2018}}</ref> }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 5 | Title = Codes | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|02|07}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Singer Julia Michaels and record producer Ian Kirkpatrick mentor James Marshall, Jayd Ink, Nicky Mackenzie, Noelle Maracle and Zack Lane, to select a musician to record and release "Codes", a song written by Meghan Kabir, Bryan Fryzel, Ferras Alqaisi, Kerr Ann Janeen Thompson and produced by Ian Kirkpatrick. The competition was won by Jayd Ink, a singer from Toronto, Ontario. }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 6 | Title = Giants | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|02|14}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Singer Boy George and record producer Stephan Moccio mentor Elequen, Ethan Young, Grace Bakker, Raymond Salgado and Victoria Azevedo, to select a musician to record and release "Giants", a song written by Stephan Moccio and Talay Riley and produced by Stephan Moccio. The competition was won by Ethan Young, a singer from Toronto, Ontario. }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 7 | Title = Just Launched | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|02|21}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = A follow-up episode, focusing on the aftermath of the six winners of Season 1.<ref name="torstar-launch"/> }} }}

=== Season 2 === {{Episode table |overall= |title= |airdate= |viewers= |country=Canada |episodes= {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 1 | Title = Better | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|01|30}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic returns to mentor Amber, Cassiøpeia, Vi, NOA, and Dey, to select a musician to record and release "Better", a song written by Tedder, casey Smith, Zach Skelton, and Ross Ryan. The competition was won by Cassiøpeia, a female singer/songwriter from Burnaby.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190723231946/https://www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S2/Episode-1 CTV.ca]</ref> }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 2 | Title = Hope | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|02|06}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Singer/Songwriter Sarah McLachlan and song producer Alex Hope mentor Phé, T. Thomason, Trever LaRose, Alexandra Porat, and Avery Florence, to select a musician to record and release "Hope", a song written by Jocelyn Alice,<ref>Credited as Jocelyn Alice Strang</ref> Bobby Campbell, and Jimi Bell. The competition was won by T. Thomason, a singer from Halifax, Nova Scotia.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200225002757/https://www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S2/Episode-2 CTV.ca]</ref> '''Note:''' T. Thomason was the only male winner of season 2. }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 3 | Title = Down to the Roots | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|02|13}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Max Kerman of Arkells and song producer Jon Levine mentor Saveria, James Clayton, Old Soul Rebel, Polina Grace, and Charlie The Kid, to select a musician to record and release "Down to the Roots", a song written by Simon Wilcox, and Scott Stevens. The competition was won by Saveria, a singer/songwriter and lead singer of Daytrip, from London, Ontario.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200225002755/https://www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S2/Episode-3 CTV.ca]</ref> }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 4 | Title = I Got You | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|02|20}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Singer/Songwriter and Actress Jann Arden and song producer and DJ Shaun Frank mentor Julia Gartha, Nick Babcock, Jayde, Clancy Coulter, and Olivia Lunny, to select a musician to record and release "I Got You", a song written by Jenson Vaughn, Kris Eriksson, Danny Shah, Kayleigh O'Connor, and produced by Shaun Frank. The competition was won by Olivia Lunny,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/olivia-lunny-chosen-on-the-launch-to-release-i-got-you-1.8815033|title=Olivia Lunny Chosen on 'The Launch' to Release 'I Got You'}}</ref> a singer/songwriter from Winnipeg. }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 5 | Title = Don't Say You Love Me | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|02|27}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Singer, Songwriter, and Canadian legend Bryan Adams has been invited to mentor The Faceplants, Jordane Labrie, Ben Cottrill, Maddie Storvold, and Nate Daviau, to select a musician to record and release "Don't Say You Love Me", a song written by Bryan Adams, Daniel P. Gretchen, and Phil Thornallewy and produced by Adams. The competition was won by Maddie Storvold, a singer from Edmonton.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200225002752/https://www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S2/Episode-5 CTV.ca]</ref> }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 6 | Title = Emotional | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|03|06}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = Singer Bebe Rexha and song producer Nile Rodgers mentor Michelle Treacy, Del Hartley, Sarah Carmosino, Adrian Chalifour, and WILL, to select a musician to record and release "Emotional", a song written by Ben West, Hillary Lindsey, Lisa Scinta, and Josh Miller. The competition was won by Michelle Treacy, a singer from Ottawa, Ontario.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200225002752/https://www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S2/Episode-6 CTV.ca]</ref> }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 7 | Title = Just Launched | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|03|13}} | Viewers = | ShortSummary = A follow-up episode, focusing on the aftermath of the six winners of Season 2. }} }}

== Reception == ''Montreal Gazette'' media writer Steve Faguy gave the series premiere a positive review. He noted that ''The Launch''{{'}}s contrasting format to viewer-voted music competitions, as well as its focus on the production process of music, would make it appeal to viewers interested in a show focusing on artists and music. He felt that the contributions of Borchetta and other expert mentors gave the program authenticity, but that Borchetta was "stiff" as an on-camera personality. However, Faguy was critical of the premiere's featured song, "The Lucky Ones", describing it as being "catchy" but written "by committee", with "uninspiring" lyrics and "a melody that doesn't really set it apart from anything else you'll hear on Virgin Radio." He also criticized the decision to cut auditions from the airing episode for time constraints (although Bell defended the decision by noting that these contestants were still able to participate in promotion for the series, would be featured in supplemental digital content posted on the CTV website and YouTube, and that "director's cut" versions of each episode would be made available for streaming on CraveTV after their CTV broadcast). In conclusion, Faguy felt that ''The Launch'' "has some potential as a format that could be exportable elsewhere, despite its flaws."<ref name="faguy-review"/>

"The Lucky Ones", the featured song in its series premiere, reached #1 on the iTunes Store sales chart in Canada following the episode's broadcast.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> "Ain't Easy" was the most successful song of the first season, reaching a Music Canada Platinum certification and being the only one to chart on the ''Billboard'' Canadian Hot 100.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Dauphin |first1=Chuck |title=Scott Borchetta on TV Series 'The Launch': 'It's Made Me Sharpen My A&R Skills' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/country/scott-borchetta-the-launch-tv-series-8457461/ |access-date=June 25, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |date=May 22, 2018}}</ref><ref name="TO star">{{cite news |last1=Yeo |first1=Debra |title=Casting is now open for Season 2 of CTV's The Launch |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2018/05/07/casting-is-now-open-for-season-2-of-ctvs-the-launch.html |accessdate=June 25, 2018 |work=Toronto Star |date=May 7, 2018}}</ref>

==Discography== ===EPs=== *2018: ''The Launch EP'' *2019: ''The Launch Season 2 EP''

===Singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;" | Year ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Performer ! scope="col" colspan="6" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:9em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:9em;"| EP |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|CAN ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|CAN AC ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|CAN CHR ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|CAN HAC ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|CAN Rock ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|CAN CCW |- | rowspan="6" | 2018 ! scope="row"| "The Lucky Ones" | Logan Staats | — || 18<br /><ref name="the lucky ones charts">{{cite magazine |title=Chart Search (Logan Staats "The Lucky Ones") |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22The%20Lucky%20Ones%22&f%5b1%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3ALogan%20Staats&refine=1 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || 40<br /><ref name="the lucky ones charts" /> || 34<br /><ref name="the lucky ones charts" /> || — || — | | rowspan="6"| ''The Launch EP'' |- ! scope="row"| "Ain't Easy" | Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine | 38<br /><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Elijah Woods X Jamie Fine Chart History (Canadian Hot 100) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/elijah-woods-x-jamie-fine/chart-history/canadian-hot-100 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626034809/https://www.billboard.com/music/elijah-woods-x-jamie-fine/chart-history/canadian-hot-100 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 26, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || 1<br /><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Elijah Woods X Jamie Fine Chart History (Canada AC) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/elijah-woods-x-jamie-fine/chart-history/canada-ac |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626220013/https://www.billboard.com/music/elijah-woods-x-jamie-fine/chart-history/canada-ac |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 26, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || 6<br /><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Elijah Woods X Jamie Fine Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/elijah-woods-x-jamie-fine/chart-history/canada-chr-top-40 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626034844/https://www.billboard.com/music/elijah-woods-x-jamie-fine/chart-history/canada-chr-top-40 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 26, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || 5<br /><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Elijah Woods X Jamie Fine Chart History (Canada Hot AC) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/elijah-woods-x-jamie-fine/chart-history/canada-hot-ac |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626034820/https://www.billboard.com/music/elijah-woods-x-jamie-fine/chart-history/canada-hot-ac |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 26, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || — || — | * MC: Platinum{{Certification Cite Ref |region=Canada |type=single |title=Ain't Easy |artist=Elijah Woods X Jamie Fine |accessdate=June 25, 2018}} |- ! scope="row"| "Wide Awake" | The Static Shift | — || — || — || — || 22<br /><ref name="wide awake charts">{{cite magazine |title=Chart Search (The Static Shift "Wide Awake") |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Wide%20Awake%22&f%5b1%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3AThe%20Static%20Shift&refine=1 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Soldier of Love" | POESY | — || 27<br /><ref name="soldier of love charts">{{cite magazine |title=Chart Search (POESY "Soldier of Love") |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Soldier%20Of%20Love%22&f%5b1%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3APoesy&refine=1 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || 40<br /><ref name="soldier of love charts" /> || 33<br /><ref name="soldier of love charts" /> || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Codes" | Jayd Ink | — || 28<br /><ref name="codes charts">{{cite magazine |title=Chart Search (Jayd Ink "Codes") |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Codes%22&f%5b1%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3AJayd%20Ink&refine=1 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || 41<br /><ref name="codes charts" /> || — || — || — | |- ! scope="row"| "Giants" | Ethan Young | — || 26<br /><ref name="giants charts">{{cite magazine |title=Chart Search (Ethan Young "Giants") |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Giants%22&f%5b1%5d=ts_chart_artistname%3AEthan%20Young&refine=1 |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=June 25, 2018}}</ref> || — || — || — || — | |- | rowspan="6" | 2019 ! scope="row"| "Better" | Cassiøpeia | — || — || 34 <ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cassiopeia/chart-history/ctf/|title = Cassiopeia|magazine = Billboard}}</ref> || 46<br /><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cassiopeia/chart-history/cht/|title = Cassiopeia|magazine = Billboard}}</ref>|| — || — | | rowspan="6"| ''The Launch Season 2 EP'' |- ! scope="row"| "Hope" | T. Thomason | — || — || 35<br /><ref name="billboard.com">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/t-thomason/chart-history/ctf/|title = T. Thomason|magazine = Billboard}}</ref> || 41<br /><ref name="billboard.com"/>|| — || — | |- !scope="row"| "Down to the Roots" | Saveria | — || 22<br /><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/saveria/chart-history/cac/|title=Saveria|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> || 36<br /><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/saveria/chart-history/ctf/|title = Saveria|magazine = Billboard}}</ref> || 36<br /><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/saveria/chart-history/ctf/|title=Saveria|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>|| — || — | |- !scope="row"| "I Got You" | Olivia Lunny<ref>{{Cite web|last=Média|first=Bell|title=Olivia Lunny Chosen On 'The Launch' To Release 'I Got You'|url=https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/olivia-lunny-chosen-on-the-launch-to-release-i-got-you-1.8815033|access-date=2021-01-06|website=www.iheartradio.ca|language=en-CA}}</ref> | — || 21<br /><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/olivia-lunny/chart-history/cac/|title = Olivia Lunny|magazine = Billboard}}</ref> || 26<br /><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/olivia-lunny/chart-history/ctf/|title = Olivia Lunny|magazine = Billboard}}</ref> || 26<br /><ref name="ReferenceA"/>|| — || — | |- !scope="row"| "Don't Say You Love Me" | Maddie Storvold | — || — || — || — || — || 39<br /><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/maddie-storvold/chart-history/ccw/|title = Maddie Storvold|magazine = Billboard}}</ref> | |- !scope="row"| "Emotional" | Michelle Treacy | — || 27<br /><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Michelle Treacy|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/michelle-treacy/chart-history/cac/|access-date=2020-11-11|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> || 27<br /><ref name="ReferenceA"/> || — || — || — | |- | colspan="11" style="font-size:smaller;"| "—" denotes a single that failed to chart or was not released to that format. |}

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== *{{Official website| https://web.archive.org/web/20181231194104/https://www.ctv.ca/The-Launch-S1}} *{{IMDb title|tt6986314}}

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