Night 1 of the battle rounds on The Voice
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.
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New Idol Music, Scotty McCreery Rave reviews for Scotty McCreery’s new album
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.”
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Season 5, The Voice Adam’s team looks dominant as Voice battles begin
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.
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Brian Pounds of Team Blake on The Voice
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.”
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Matt Cermanski of Team Adam on The 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…
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Brandon Chase of Team Blake on The Voice
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.”
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Tamara Chauniece of Team Cee Lo on The Voice
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.
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Grey of Team Adam on The Voice
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.
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Shawn Smith of Team Cee Lo on The Voice
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…
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Lupe Carroll of Team Cee Lo on The Voice
His audition: Lupe Carroll, 26, of Bourdonnais, Ill., sang Bobby Darin’s “If I Were a Carpenter” and turned in one of night five’s best vocals. Midway through the song, Cee Lo Green turned his chair. Adam Levine, though he didn’t turn his chair, complimented Lupe for having “a compelling voice.” Background: Lupe’s day job is…
