We watched as forty-eight became twenty... then twelve. Favorites
were picked and voting began as we went from twelve to ten to eight
to five and finally to the Top 3.
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I have to say—this has been one of the best seasons of The
Voice yet. Christina
Grimmie, Jake
Worthington, and Josh
Kaufman have given some
of the most incredible performances on any singing competition
show... ever! If each season gets better, I can't even imagine what
Season Seven is going to be like.
This season has also seen and
felt it's share of controversy and criticism, but I'm not going to
even touch on that subject. Regardless of the rumors and accusations
being bounced around by others, first and foremost, it's about
the artists. I think it would be completely unfair and unjustified to cloud or
diminish their moments in the spotlight. They are all very talented
and deserve undivided attention. That is all...
As for last night, it was intense.
Universal Studios was on fire last night as the Top 5 performed
for your votes with the hopes of making it to next week's The
Voice finale. With only three
spots available, I can't even imagine the pressure everyone was
under, but every one of them performed amazingly and flawlessly.
Whatever happens, I say all of them are winners already.
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Each performed two songs—one
chosen by their respective coaches and one chosen by them as a
dedication to there 'home.' I felt all the song choices were great
and well suited to each contestant. Adam did go a different way with
his choices, and I think the
direction he wanted to take his artists (and the show) was refreshing
and smart, but I'm not sure if America did.
Opening the semi-finals was Usher singing his new single “Good Kisser.” Usher always performs
well, and I'm not sure if it was just very hot on stage or if it was
part of the staging for his song but sweat (or water) was flying off
him every time he turned his head. It was a great performance...
especially since he appeared to be actually singing live... unlike a
certain previous coach.
Each week gets a bit more stressful, and each week we prepare
ourselves to say goodbye to very talented artists. Last week was
tough. Tess Boyer and (to my surprise) Bria Kelly received the lowest
number of votes and were sent home.
Last night, the Top 8 performed... and tonight, three of them go
home. You really can't get more stress than that.
It was an interesting night. Adam's now a blond (and that's all
I'm saying about that). Next season's two new coaches introduced
themselves with great performances. And, one contestant rocked the
stage in a way that may have been THE defining and turning point in
her career.
Everyone performed their best, but next week's semi-finales has
only five spots.
