The Top 13 are scheduled to perform on The X Factor Wednesday on Fox from 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. with the results to be revealed on Thursday at 8:00 P.M. Yes, you read that correctly. It is indeed a Top 13 show instead of a Top 12 show as Simon Cowell and Company have decided […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Live Shows Begin – Finally!
I am on holidays this week and forgot to add this blog topic for tonight’s first live show on The Voice. Needless to say I missed the performances so I am counting on all of you to fill me in on what went down on tonight’s show. With the election in full swing tomorrow, I […]
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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Nine: The Little Drummer Boy
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections The “Little Drummer Boy” originally known as “Carol of the Drums” was written by the American Classical music composer and teacher Katherine K. Davis in 1941. It was recorded in 1955 and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry S. Simeone Chorale, arranged by […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: The Live Shows Begin
Finally! The live shows begin! The Top 16 are scheduled to perform on The X Factor Wednesday on Fox from 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. with the results to be revealed on Thursday at 8:00 P.M. I am totally lost with this show – last week’s cancellation threw me off and, I suspect, many of you […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Knock-Out Rounds
Okay now! This sounds like fun. This year, The Voice has introduced some new features to spice things up. First it was “The Steal” where a judge could snag an eliminated contestant from their former mentor and judge and now – The Knock-Out Rounds. The remaining singers will perform tonight with songs they have personally […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Battle Rounds Week Three
I don’t know about you but these Battle Rounds on The Voice are starting to get old. The show airs Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 P.M., as singers from the same Team face off against each other. Although the talent is outstanding and the Judges’ Steal is a neat concept, recollection of some of these […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Who Makea The Cut?
This week”s offering of back-to-back shows, airing Wednesday and Thursday, will determine which singers make the cut for the live shows. Only four singers will be chosen for each of the four groups, so some mighty fine singers will be sent a-packing. I honestly am not a fan of this portion of The X Factor. […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Battle Rounds Week Two
This week, we are off to the races again with another couple of episodes of NBC’s popular show, The Voice . The show airs Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 P.M., as singers from the same team face off against each other. The talent this season is miles above last year’s crop and many of the […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Bootcamp Ends
This week”s offering of back-to-back shows, airing Wednesday and Thursday, will determine which singers make the cut for the Judges’ Homes. Moreover, each judge will find out which group he or she will be coaching. This information may be even more exciting than the revelation of the 24 semi-finalists. According to MJsBigBlog via Celebuzz, LA […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Battle Rounds And The Steal
Picture courtesy of NBC The Voice NBC The Voice just tweeted this great picture of Team Leader and Coach, Blake Shelton along with his partner-in-crime, one of my personal favourites, the great Michael Buble. Michael will be assisting Team Blake in coaching the singers and I cannot wait to see the chemistry between these two […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Bootcamp Begins
There’s nothing like healthy competition between rival singing competitions to heat up the TV airwaves. The Voice and The X Factor have monumentally improved and I have to extend high kudos to the producers and judges for elevating both shows to an unparalleled level. Who knows where they are finding these singers but it is […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Season Three Of The Voice: Fourth Week Of Blind Auditions
Can this show get any better? Can it? NBC’s The Voice has certainly proven that “three’s a charm“. The third season of this singing competition has come into its own. Not only has this show discovered many absolutely incredible singers this season, but also the banter between the judges is refreshingly real and downright humorous.. […]
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The X Factor’s Trevor Moran. And The Drama Continues…
I almost fell off my chair last night with Apple Store Dancing Machine Trevor Moran’s appearance at the end of the two-hour episode of The X Factor. I thought I was seeing things! But, it all makes sense and it made me smile, thinking how the late Steve Jobs would love to see the two […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Week Three
As I mentioned last week, I am simply amazed at the unique array of talent discovered by both The Voice and The X Factor this season. I have reached the point now where I am absolutely and totally confused. There are so many phenomenal singers on both shows that it is beyond difficult to keep […]
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Legendary Singer Andy Williams Dies At The Age Of 84
We lost another legend in the music business. On Tuesday, September 25th, the very talented Andy Williams died at his home in Branson, Mo. after a year-long battle with bladder cancer. He was known not only for his golden, soothing voice but also his warm and captivating stage presence. He was a songwriter’s dream, as […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Season Three Of The Voice: Third Week Of Blind Auditions
This competition is heating up, isn’t it? NBC’s The Voice has discovered some pretty spectacular and unique vocal talent. Almost overwhelming, actually. Last week’s show was on fire with talent and all the judges/coaches have to be happy with their Team Members thus far. This is going to be one mighty fight to the end. […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Week Two
It’s getting mighty crowded out there in TVLand with all these reality singing competitions! I am honestly flabbergasted by the wealth and depth of talent uncovered by both The Voice and The X Factor this season. Where have these singers been hiding and, more important, how did American Idol miss these exquisitely talented singers year […]
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American Idol Season 12: Hello Keith Urban, Mariah Carey And Nicki Minaj
I am a little late to the party. I meant to add this blog topic yesterday. However, this is when the “better late than never” slogan comes in handy and kicks in! So, after much drama and talks and theories galore, it appears that American Idol finally organized their new judging panel comprised of Keith […]
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Usher And Shakira Joins Season 4 Of The Voice As Judges/Coaches
Well, this is mighty huge! Mighty huge indeed! To shake things up just a tad, NBC’s The Voice has hired themselves two new judges to replace Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green. when Season 4 airs after Christmas. Yes, you read the headline, correctly – it is indeed the one, the only, the Bieber-Maker himself, […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season Three Of The Voice: Second Week Of Blind Auditions
I thought NBC’s The Voice got off to a spectacular start last week. We heard some wonderful talent but, more than that, many of these singers embraced the importance of song selection. To enter any singing competition, one has to avoid the same old tired songs and bring a new and refreshing sound and style […]
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