Canadian George Stroumboulopoulos has been named host of The One: Making a Music Star, the series that goes behind the scenes to see 11 talented performers share the opportunity of a lifetime, as they learn from successful music business professionals while competing for a major recording contract. I’ve been around the music industry for a long time and worked with all kinds of artists at different stages of their careers, said Stroumboulopoulos. Im excited to be working on a show with people who will be getting fully prepared for what its really like in the music business, the good and the bad. These singers will go through rigorous training. Its going to be a crazy ride, and Ill be with them every step of the way!The One: Making a Music Star premieres LIVE, TUESDAY, JULY 18 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), with the LIVE results show to air the following night, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
The Futon Critic