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 […]

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Vocal 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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Blake Shelton and Michael Buble

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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Lee Siegel Performs Being Alive At Broadway sessions in New York City.

Lee Siegel Gives A Riveting Performance Of Being Alive At Broadway Sessions


Has the song “Being Alive” ever sounded so good? Or alive? I believe this is my third article about this gem of an MCL discovery – the great musical theatre artist, Lee Siegel. You can read my other reviews about Lee’s performances here and here. This performance is riveting to watch – the depth of […]

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David Archuleta, ALMA Awards

David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eight: Contigo En La Distancia


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections This song will always have a place in my heart after watching David Archuleta perform this beautiful Cuban ballad written in 1946 by Filin songwriter, Cesar Pertillo de la Luz. The lyrics seemed to be written with David and his heartfelt emotions in mind. “Nothing can […]

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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 […]

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Vocal 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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Season Two of The X Factor With Simon Cowell, LA Reid, Britney Spears, and Demi Lovato.

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

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 […]

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Vocal 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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Taylor Hicks Takes Las Vegas By Storm.


First things first! Look at Taylor’s relaxed jaw and circular mouth in the above picture. Ah – a vocal teacher’s dream. But I digress. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Hicks has been an exceptionally strong draw during his tenure in Las Vegas. In fact, his contract with Ballys Las Vegas has been extended through […]

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Season Two of The X Factor With Simon Cowell, LA Reid, Britney Spears, and Demi Lovato.

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 Judges and Ryan Seacrest

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 join Season 4 of The Voice

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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Season Three Of The Voice

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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Carly Rose Sonenclare: Simon Cowell Has Found a Bona Fide Star On The X Factor


Look out everyone. Simon Cowell and his X Factor Team just found a 13-year-old female singer that is absolutely destined for stardom. On Thursday evening, an unassuming and very sweet Carly Rose Sonenclare glided on stage and gave a performance of Nina Simone’s/Michael Buble’s “Feelin’ Good that sent shivers up my spine. To hear this […]

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The Voice Season 3

Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season Three Of The Voice: Premiere Week


Well here we go again. Season 3 of The Voice begins Monday evening at 8:00 P.M. on NBC. Are you ready to listen to these wild and crazy judges? They are oftentimes more entertaining than the competitors but then, what else is new? This seems to be all the rage on reality TV singing competitions […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Seven: Works For Me


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Works for Me” is a song released on David’s self-titled album through Wal-Mart as a Bonus Track back in November 2008. This song represents David’s self- image, a time in his life when he felt indecisive and had to deal with certain challenges. He co-wrote this […]

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Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The SemiFinals – Group Two


Just two more weeks and America’s Got Talent packs it in for another season. Tuesday evening’s America’s Got Talent will highlight the second group of twenty-four acts that secured a position in the semi-final stage of this show. The show airs at 8:00 P.M. on NBC where we will be entertained by the final group […]

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