"The Voice"

The show was extremely entertaining as the judges kicked off the night with "Crazy," by Cee Lo Green and went right into competition mode as Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Cee Lo Green took their respective chairs to hear what they consider to be "The Voice."

Right out of the box the first girl to sing, Tarralyn Ramsey, was favored by both Cee Lo and Christina.  Winning the girl over as coach, Christina said, "I really thoroughly enjoyed what you did."  Ramsey went on to tell host Carson Daly, "I love Christina.  She's a singer-singer."

Patrick Thomas came out after and won over Adam, Cee Lo, and Blake Shelton's favor. The boy sang "Live Like You Were Dying.”  It seemed like Blake was letting the contestant sweat it out a bit until he pressed the hot button and to Thomas’ parent's delight, was amazed by Thomas and his voice.  Thomas choose to be on Blake's team due to the country angle.  It might have helped that Blake also told the kid he had the right avenues to make him a country star.

Jared Blake, who had a nice voice but not the tone to impress the judges, was graciously praised by judges Adam and Blake.

When Vicci Martinez appeared on screen, television viewers were asked to play along with the judges.  All of America had not a clue what she looked like until Cee Lo and Christina turned around.  Her rendition of "Rolling in the Deep" was very impressive.  She decided to be on Cee Lo's team because he had said that her song, "Touched his heart."

Unfortunately Sonia Rao, although dismissed kindly as a "very attractive girl," according to Christina, didn't quite hit the red button with any of the judges.  "The train does not stop here with us," said Christina kindly.

It became hysterical and interesting when the married pair “Elenowen” came on stage.  Blake became confused as the wife's voice soon became her husband’s. This dynamic duo hit it off with both Cee Lo and Blake combating for the two to join their coaching teams.  Cee Lo seemed to have confused the couple and all of America when he said he would like to do something on a “broad spectrum” comparative to "Sonny and Cher."
Blake won them over by his statement, "This business is tough when it comes to things like relationships and I've seen it and I know how to protect ya'll."
The wife gave her husband the choice between Cee Lo and Blake. Husbands across the country would have probably made the same decision he did and gone with Blake to coach the couple.

Frenchie Davis, who first appeared on American Idol, has not given up on her dreams whatsoever.  Christina was the first and only judge to turn around. Since there wasn’t any competition amongst the judges, her obvious and only choice was Christina's team.

When Kelsey Ray entered the stage with the song “American Boy,”  Cee Lo, Adam, and Christina wanted her on their teams.  Ray was delighted as she felt like she was just a “Pretty face who could sing.”  The blind auditions proved that wrong and she was teary eyed.  Ultimately she made a strange choice, especially being as beautiful as she is, and went with Cee Lo as her coach.  Hopefully he’ll work on her voice and not hitting on her.

All four of the judges wanted Jeff Jenkins on their teams.  Although the song Jenkins sang was a country song, he choose to be on Adam's team.  “You’re incredible,” said Adam.  “I really wanna work with you very, very bad.”  Jenkins later explained to Daly, “Adam just really acted like he could work with me.”

Adam and Christina had a small feud when Rebecca Loebe took the stage with “Come As You Are.”  Christina found it “inspiring.”  Adam said, “I just felt it. I had to do it.”  Adam seemed a bit annoyed with Christina.  Is there a possible feud between the two?  Time will tell.  Ultimately Loebe choose Adam.

I think all of America was waiting for a big voice or another Susan Boyle when Joann Rizzo took the stage.  To everyone’s dismay and awkward viewing pleasure “I say a little prayer,” finally ended.  The judges were courteous and gracious as with everyone that didn’t get the opportunity to choose a coach or have one at all.  “Lovely voice, great job,” was about all they said which was extremely kind.

Shy, 16-year-old Xenia Martinez came out with the song “Break Even” and Cee Lo and Blake were fighting for her to be on their teams.  Blake was the winner with his comment, “Shocked you’re a 16-year-old girl and already great.”

Cee Lo won the next round with a rendition of  “Just the Way You Are,” by Tje Austin.
Austin’s original style and fro caught the judge’s attention as well.  Adam really loved his look, but he choose Cee Lo to be his coach.

Javier Colon blasted everyone out of their seats with “Time After Time,” including all four of the judges.  “I wanna win this ****,” said Adam.   “So I really need you to pick me.”  Christina seemed to want Colon on her team just as badly.  At one point during the decision making process Adam actually rolled his eyes at Christina.  Colon made his choice and it turned out to be Adam.  At this point Carson Daly picked up on the tension and said, “Adam has just one-upped Christina.”

When the last contestant came out and both Adam and Christina were vying for her to be on their team, Christina had this to say about Adam. “He is a little bit of a wheeler-dealer.  He’ll sell a used car to your grandma.”  The tattooed, bald-headed, Beverly McClellan seemed a bit smitten with Christina and choose her to be her coach.

Now that all four of the coaches have three contestants on their team it seems to be pretty peaceful for the most part. However those odds won’t stay around for long, but the drama sure looks as if it will.