Exclusive: Meredith, Cozi TV Partner on Music Reality Show

'Next Great Family Band' produced at Meredith Video Studios for new digi-net

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/12/2013 9:47:29 AM

Next Great Family Band features 15 family acts that hope "to follow in the footsteps of iconic family bands like The Jackson 5, The Jonas Brothers, Hanson and The Osmonds," said Meredith in a statement.

"It is the family dynamic that makes Next Great Family Band very unique," said Seth Feldman, creator and producer and vice president of branded entertainment for Meredith Video Studios. "In addition to seeing these bands rock out on stage, fans will get to know band members during family meals, homework sessions and carpool time."

Cozi TV premiered last month, airing vintage TV shows and films with "a warm and welcoming vibe," according to the digi-net. It is available in nearly 38 million homes. Station partners include both the NBC owned stations and some outside the group. Its first original, the reality show Being Mandela, premiered Feb. 10.

"We are excited to add Next Great Family Band to the Cozi TV lineup," said Meredith McGinn, VP of multi-station local programming for NBC Owned Television Stations, who called it "the perfect show for the entire family to sit down and watch together."