Amid all the hype about The X Factor trying to unseat American Idol as the nation’s top talent competition, don’t miss The Hub’s kinder, gentler contribution. Majors & Minors, premiering Sept. 23, follows 12 young performers as they are mentored by some of the most established artists in the music industry, including Brandy, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Sean Kingston and Ryan Tedder.
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