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Majors & Minors facts for kids
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| Created by | Evan Bogart |
| Presented by | Joby Harte |
| Starring | Evan "Kidd" Bogart David "DQ" Quinones Debra Byrd Alex Larson Paul Mirkovich |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 15 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Brandy Norwood |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hasbro Studios Boardwalk Entertainment Group |
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| Original network | The Hub |
| Original release | September 23, 2011 – January 29, 2012 |
Majors & Minors was an American TV show. It was a singing competition for young people. The show started on September 23, 2011, on a channel called The Hub. Kids aged 8 to 16 could audition for the show. The big prize for the winner was a chance to work with Sony's RCA Music Group. The winner of the show was Michael Woodard.
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About the Show
Majors & Minors was a reality TV show. It was all about finding new young music talent. The show gave young singers a chance to learn from famous music stars. These stars were called "Majors." The young contestants were called "Minors."
The show ran for one season. It had 15 episodes. The goal was to help young singers grow their skills. They learned about songwriting, performing, and stage presence.
Who Was On the Show?
Many talented people were part of Majors & Minors. This included the young singers, their teachers, and famous guest stars.
The Young Contestants
Twelve young singers were chosen for the show. They came from different cities across the United States. They were all between 10 and 16 years old. Michael Woodard from Philadelphia, PA, was the winner.
| Name | Age | City | |||
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| Grace Jeanette | 11 | Burbank, CA | |||
| Ashley Nicole Greene | 10 | Oceanside, CA | |||
| Sabrina Lentini | 13 | Tustin, CA | |||
| Emily Kocontes | 16 | Newbury Park, CA | |||
| Kennedy Nöel | 13 | Nashville, TN | |||
| Nia Holloway | 15 | Norcross, GA | |||
| Hailey Dibiasi | 14 | Huntington Beach, CA | |||
| Michael Woodard | 14 | - | Austin Crute | 15 | Marietta, GA |
| Brandon Arreaga | 11 | Corinth, TX | |||
| Cameron DeFaria | 14 | Culver City, CA | |||
| Josh Metzler | 15 | Gilbert, AZ |
The Mentors
The young singers had a team of mentors. These were experts in the music industry. They helped the kids with singing, songwriting, and performing.
| Name | Job |
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| Evan "Kidd" Bogart | Songwriter, Producer |
| Joby Harte | Host of the show |
| David "DQ" Quinones | Songwriter, Vocal Producer |
| Debra Byrd | Vocal coach |
| Alex Larson | Choreographer (teaches dance moves) |
| Paul Mirkovich | Musical Director/Composer/Songwriter |
Famous Guest Stars
Many well-known music artists visited the show. They shared their knowledge and performed with the young singers. These guest stars were called "Majors."
| Name | Job |
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| Brandy | Actress, R&B/pop singer, songwriter |
| Leona Lewis | Singer, songwriter |
| Avril Lavigne | Singer, songwriter |
| Colbie Caillat | Singer, songwriter |
| Sean Kingston | Singer, songwriter |
| Jordin Sparks | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Adam Lambert | Singer, songwriter |
| Ryan Tedder | Singer, songwriter |
| Claude Kelly | Singer, songwriter |
| will.i.am | Rapper, actor, singer, songwriter, producer |
| Jennifer Hudson | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Mike Posner | Singer, songwriter |
Episode Guide
The show had 15 exciting episodes. Each episode featured the young singers learning and performing. They often worked with a famous guest star.
| Episode No. | Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "One World - Part 1" | September 23, 2011 | |
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Twelve kids with musical dreams are chosen for the show. Music superstars will help them. Guest star: Brandy |
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| 2 | "One World - Part 2" | September 30, 2011 | |
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The kids meet their first mentor, Brandy. They perform an original song for an audience. Guest star: Brandy |
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| 3 | "Party" | October 23, 2011 | |
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The cast starts writing songs with Evan Bogart. Ryan Tedder and Leona Lewis visit. Guest stars: Leona Lewis and Evan Bogart |
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| 4 | "Keep Holding On" | October 30, 2011 | |
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Avril Lavigne helps the kids sing her song, "Keep Holding On." Guest star: Avril Lavigne |
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| 5 | "Fly Away" | November 6, 2011 | |
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Colbie Caillat shares songwriting tips. The kids learn a new song called "Fly Away." Guest star: Colbie Caillat |
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| 6 | "Whataya Want From Me" | November 13, 2011 | |
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Adam Lambert gives advice on stage presence. The kids sing his hit song. Guest star: Adam Lambert |
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| 7 | "The ABC's" | November 20, 2011 | |
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Mike Posner helps the kids with a mix of "ABC" and "Right Here Right Now." Guest star: Mike Posner |
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| 8 | "Anything" | November 27, 2011 | |
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The kids sing an original song. Jordin Sparks shares advice and sings "Battlefield" with them. Guest star: Jordin Sparks |
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| 9 | "Spin Around the Sun" | December 4, 2011 | |
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Sean Kingston visits the kids. They work with Evan Bogart and perform "Spin Around the Sun." Guest stars: Sean Kingston and Evan Bogart |
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| 10 | "Unstoppable" | December 11, 2011 | |
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Claude Kelly and Ryan Tedder help with songwriting. The kids perform the new song "Unstoppable." Guest stars: Claude Kelly and Ryan Tedder |
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| 11 | "I Just Want to Celebrate" | December 18, 2011 | |
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The kids visit Jennifer Hudson. They work on singing a medley of songs. Guest star: Jennifer Hudson |
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| 12 | "Stand by Me" | December 25, 2011 | |
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The kids visit will.i.am, who gives them guidance. They also perform a medley. Guest star: will.i.am |
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| 13 | "Hero" | January 1, 2012 | |
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Brandy helps the kids get ready to sing "Hero" for their parents. Guest star: Brandy |
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| 14 | "And the Winner Is... Part 1" | January 22, 2012 | |
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The kids prepare for their final performances in this two-part finale.
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| 15 | "And the Winner Is... Part 2" | January 29, 2012 | |
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Each contestant performs their own song. One kid wins a record deal!
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See also
In Spanish: Majors & Minors para niños