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Tapia to Serve as a Coach on Telemundo’s “La Voz Kids”

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Roberto Tapia will be joining a prince and a golden girl in the quest to find the next singing sensation under the age of 14.

The Regional Mexican singer has been named the third and final coach for Telemundo’s upcoming singing competition La Voz Kids. Tapia joins a roster that already includes Mexican pop star Paulina Rubio and bachata singer Prince Royce.

Roberto Tapia

“The strength and relevance of Roberto Tapia in the Regional Mexican music genre is an essential element for the show,” said Daniel Cubillo, Vice President of Content Development, Non-Scripted, at Telemundo Media. “Roberto represents an energy boost coming from the most active audience in the country.”

Tapia, who was born in San Diego but raised in Culiacán, Mexico, earned his first No.1 on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums chart last August with his 11th album, El Muchacho. Although previously known for writing narcocorridos, Tapia is now known for writing inspirational music with positive messages. El Muchacho was also No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums chart.

La Voz Kids, which will begin airing this Spring, will also feature two soon-to-be announced hosts.

Much like NBC’s The Voice, contestants will compete in “blind auditions” followed by battle rounds and live shows. The winner will receive a recording contract with Universal Music and a scholarship.

La Voz Kids will be the first Spanish-language version of the The Voice franchise to air in the U.S.

Prince Royce Named as a Coach for Telemundo’s “La Voz Kids”

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Paulina Rubio isn’t the only Latin music superstar preparing to coach the next generation of cantantes… Prince Royce will also mentor the kids.

The 23-year-old Dominican American singer-songwriter has been added to the all-star coaching roster for Telemundo’s La Voz Kids, the reality singing competition for children 7-14 that’ll air this spring on the Spanish-language network.

Prince Royce

“Prince Royce represents the new Latin artist generation with Hispanic roots, born and raised in this country,” said Daniel Cubillo, vice president of content development, non-scripted, at Telemundo Media.

“He has an incredible ability to mix cultures, languages and musical genres that make him a great reference point for the kids and represent the future of Latino music in our country.”

The “Addicted” singer, one of the brightest new stars in Latin music, gained national recognition with his self-titled debut album in the Fall of 2010. The album would go on to become the top-selling Latin release of 2011, according to Billboard. Royce released his sophomore album, Phase II, last Spring and has just finished a 30-day U.S. tour. He’s up for 10 Billboard Latin Music Awards this April.

Royce and Rubio will share coaching duties with a third, soon-to-be-announced celebrity.

Like with NBC’s hit The Voice, which will feature Shakira as a judge this season, contestants will compete in “blind auditions” followed by battle rounds and live shows. The winner will receive a recording contract with Universal Music and a scholarship. La Voz Kids will be the first Spanish-language version of The Voice franchise to air in the U.S.

Rubio to Serve as a Coach on Telemundo’s “La Voz Kids”

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Paulina Rubio will be coaching the next generation of singing superstars…

The 41-year-old Mexican singer, who began her own singing career at the age of 10 as a member of the popular children’s pop group Timbiriche, will serve as a coach for Telemundo’s Spanish-language, pint-sized version of The Voice, La Voz Kids.

Paulina Rubio

In the competition, children ranging in age from 7 to 14 will compete to win the prize for best voice under the direction of three music coaches.

Rubio, who has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, is the first artist to join the program’s lineup. The network says two other celebrities will be announced as coaches soon.

Telemundo’s vice president of development and content, Daniel Cubillo, recalled Rubio’s early beginnings Timbiriche, saying it puts her “in a very special position to share with kids what she experienced on her way to making her dreams come true.”

For her part, La Chica Dorada who coached Mexico’s edition La Voz with the late Jenni Rivera and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé, said she’s “very excited” about the project that will open the doors to a new generation of singers.

La Voz Kids, which is part of NBC’s successful The Voice franchise, will premiere next spring.