Six singers won battles and three survived to sing another day thanks to steals as The Voice kicked off its battle rounds Monday night. The victors of the battle round matchups included Tessanne Chin, Jacquie Lee, Caroline Pennell, Shelbie Z., Grey and Amber Nicole. Saved from elimination were Briana Cuoco and Nic Hawk by Blake…
The Voice has assembled 48 talented singers for Season 5. Tonight, the coaches will start whittling away at that field of 48, matching their singers in duets and selecting one winner.
Scotty McCreery’s sophomore album is due to hit stores and download sites Tuesday. And the Season 10 winner of American Idol is getting solid reviews for “See You Tonight.”
In a promo clip for the battle rounds, you’ll hear Adam Levine talking about how he has his best team ever on The Voice. In this case, it isn’t just hyperbole spewed forth to fit the show’s “can anyone beat Blake” storyline.
His audition: Brian Pounds, 24, of Austin, Texas, sang Darius Rucker’s “Wagon Wheel.” The performance prompted chair turns from Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green, the only coaches with vacancies on their team at that point. Blake complimented him on a “great sound” and a “great clear voice.”
His audition: Matt Cermanski, 20, of Phoenixville, Pa., auditioned with John Hiatt’s “Have a Little Faith in Me.” Adam Levine turned his chair within the first few notes and was followed by Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green. Blake complimented Matt for his versatility, saying he performed the song “like a cat playing with a…
His audition: Brandon Chase, 20, of Arlington, Texas, performed Hunter Hayes’ “Wanted.” Blake Shelton spun his chair early in the performance, followed by Cee Lo. In terms of country music, Blake said Brandon sounded like “the real deal.”
Her audition: Tamara Chauniece, 23, of Wharton, Texas, sang Beyonce’s “1 + 1.” Her vocals prompted Christina Aguilera to turn around in a heartbeat. Mid-song, she was joined by Cee Lo Green. Cee Lo called the performance “gorgeous,” then added “and so are you.” Christina said Tamara touched her heart.
Her audition: Grey, 25, of Jacksonville, Fla., performed Kelly Clarkson’s “Catch My Breath.” Adam Levine turned around early in her performance. By the time it ended, Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green were facing the stage, too. Adam called her “extraordinary”; Christina said she got stronger over the course of the performance.
His audition: Shawn Smith, 32, of Utica, N.Y., sang the Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried.” He was well into the performance, before Cee Lo Green turned his chair. At the time, Cee Lo was the only coach with a spot left on his team. He also impressed Blake Shelton with his willingness to ham it…
