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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 17: The Top 14 Live Performances


In hopes of winning over the hearts of viewers and being voted through to the next phase of the competition, the top 14 contestants perform on the iconic Idol stage for the first time. This American Idol show will air on Sunday, April 14th on ABC at 8:00 PM. Then, on Monday April 15th, the […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 16 Of The Voice: The Battles Parts 3 And 4


I just discovered this great photo of the judges (above) on The Voice’s Facebook Page. Isn’t it wonderful? One of the best yet! This week on The Voice, the Battles continue as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses ,Charlie Puth, Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn and Khalid to prepare their artists for dueling duets. Winners […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 17: All-Star Duets Parts One And Two


Over the next two days on American Idol, the top 20 finalists will perform duets with celebrity partners as the search for America’s next superstar continues. What a fantastic idea and, suffice it to say, you are in for four hours of great entertainment. American Idol airs on Sunday, April 7th and Monday April 8th […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 16 Of The Voice: The Battles Part 2


Picture Credit: NBC/TheVoice Hey there The Voice fans. I am back from vacay and am ready to enjoy what The Voice is offering this season. This week, The Battles continue as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Charlie Puth, Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn and Khalid to prepare their artists for dueling duets. Winners of […]

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American Idol Season Season 17 Set To Premiere On Sunday, March 3rd on ABC


Picture Credit: American Idol/ABC I am on a 3 -week vacay here but I will seriously make time to cover American Idol this year. Why, you may ask? What’s up MCL? Well, yes, am the MasterClass Lady and, after a bit of a break, I suddenly feel a deep need to go back to my […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 16 Of The Voice: Season Premiere


Picture Credit: NBC/TheVoice Musical superstar John Legend will join returning judges Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine as they begin their search for the best voice in America on the first week of the Blind Auditions on Season 16 of The Voice. The show is set to air on NBC on Monday, February 25th […]

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Multiple Grammy Award Winner Alicia Keys Set To Host The 61st Annual Grammy Awards


Image Credit: EOnline.Com The Grammy Awards are set to sizzle on CBS on Sunday, February 10th. The show will air live at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with multi Grammy winner, Alicia Keys, as host. And, it looks like Lady Gaga is having a good night so far in the early wins. Good for […]

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MasterClass Monday: Adam Lambert Performs An Abbreviated Version Of Nessun Dorma


So, hello everyone. After a bit of a hiatus, MasterClass Lady is back in action. And, what better way to start the New Year, albeit belatedly, than by treating you to Adam Lambert’s abbreviated version of the opera classic, Nessun Dorma. In a word or two or three – it. is. magnificent. This talented singer […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: The Top 8 Results Show


Picture Credit: NBC/TheVoice I snagged the information of this exciting lineup on Tuesday December 11th’s episode of The Voice from People.Com. Check. It. Out. “As four artists move forward to compete for the Voice title, singers Jennifer Hudson, Hailee Steinfeld and Michael Bublé will take the stage to give them a little inspiration and support during The Voice semifinals next Tuesday. Hudson — one […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: The Top 11 Live Show


This week on The Voice, The Top 11 artists perform live for the coaches. America votes for the singers’ chance at a spot in the top 10. Their songs will be selected by fans in the Suggest-A-Song feature found in The Voice Official App. The performance show airs Monday, November 26th at 8:00 PM on […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: The Top 13 Live Show


This week on The Voice, the Top 13 artists compete for your votes on Monday, November 19th on NBC at 8:00 PM. Then on Tuesday, November 20th, the top 10 artists are revealed as safe via America’s votes. The remaining three artists compete for the Instant Save and two artists are eliminated. So, that’s it […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: The Top 24 Live Playoffs


The Voice airs live this week as the Top 24 perform live for your votes on Monday, November 12th on NBC at 8:00 PM. On the second night (Tuesday November 13th) of the live playoffs, the two artists with the most votes from each team advance to the Top 13. Then each coach will select […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: The Knockouts Begin


Picture Credit: NBC/TheVoice The Knockouts begins this week and Mariah Carey will be on hand to mentor the singers during this final stage before the Playoffs begin. Hopefully, she can encourage them to NOT adopt the annoying hand wipe mannerism she currently employs when she performs. Honestly, Mariah. Put your hand in your pocket or […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: The Battles Parts Three And Four


The Battle Rounds continue this week on The Voice. The episodes air on Monday, October 22nd and Tuesday, October 23rd on NBC at 8:00 PM. Next week, The Knockouts begin, so the show is moving quickly. I haven’t been tuning in but I hope all of The Voice regulars are enjoying the show this season. […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: The Blinds Meet The Battles


Photo Credit: NBC /The Voice This week, the Blind Auditions conclude to make way for the Battle Rounds. Now the fun begins as music industry mentors help prepare the artists to go head-to-head in dueling duets, while coaches pick the winners who will move on to The Knockouts. So, be prepared to see some great […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: Week Three Of The Blind Auditions


Photo Credit: NBC /The Voice The Voice continues this week on NBC at 8:00 PM on Monday, October 8th and Tuesday, October 9th. As mentioned last week, this season’s advisors for the upcoming Battle Rounds are: CeeLo Green for Team Adam, Thomas Rhett for Team Kelly, Halsey for Team Jennifer, and Keith Urban for Team Blake. I hope a superstar is discovered this […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: Week Two Of The Blind Auditionso


Photo Credit: NBC /The Voice Well, ratings may be down from last season, but The Voice shall continue this week on NBC at 8:00 PM on Monday, October 1st and Tuesday, October 2nd. This season’s advisors for the upcoming Battle Rounds are: CeeLo Green for Team Adam, Thomas Rhett for Team Kelly, Halsey for Team Jennifer, and Keith Urban for Team Blake. Huh. […]

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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For Season 15 Of The Voice: Premiere Week


Picture Credit: NBC/TheVoice Oh my goodness dear readers. I am late to the party. But – better late than never. The Voice premieres this week when it airs on Monday, September 24th and Tuesday, September 25th at 8:00 PM on NBC. Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson Of American Idol fame and beyond return to judge […]

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R.I.P.: Music Legend Aretha Franklin Dies At The Age Of 76


Today is a sad day. Aretha Franklin, Queen Of Soul, is dead at the age of 76 of pancreatic cancer. And, with her passing, we have lost another special and unique legend. I am speechless here and, yet, even though we knew this day would come, it seemed that she was ageless and and everlasting. […]

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MasterClass Monday: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Students Perform An Emotional Seasons Of Love At The Tony Awards.


First of all, my apologies yet again for not adding a topic for the Tony Awards telecast last evening. However, having woken up today to the hoopla surrounding the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas’ students’ performance of “Seasons Of Love“, I was moved to tears and inspired to add a MasterClass Monday topic. These Parkland survivors are […]

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