"The Voice"

Last night was packed with surprises as the judges continued to choose vocalists for their teams on “The Voice.” 

The gorgeous Diego Val proclaimed, "I believe that music can make anyone a moment of peace."  Singing "Animal” viewers got another taste of the Cee Lo “jig” last night while he danced in his chair enjoying the music. "I thought that was a great rendition of that record," said Cee Lo.

Though Val is on Cee Lo's team he may have to hold on tight, as Christina made it clear she had her eye on the cutie. "I actually feel okay about this just because I know I might be able to snatch you up later," said Christina describing the young Peruvian Val as “hot.” Even Adam agreed with Christina, "He was a handsome man."

Fair-haired beauty Suzanna Choffel delivered a beautiful and flawless rendition of the popular Stevie Nick’s song "Landslide.” "You did a rock song and in my opinion with a little bit of a country flair," said Blake.

"What you did was so good and proved how seasoned you are and good you are. I'm just the guy who wants to get you to where you want to go. I think that could be the finale of that show in my opinion," said Blake. Choffel choose Blake to be her coach.

“Suzanna delivered a very heartfelt performance. She just let her artistry speak for itself. Made me a believer," said Blake during his post interview.

One of last year’s hopefuls and “The Voice” heartthrob Dez Duron, is an undeniable Baldwin. Grabbing his second chance at auditioning for the show Duron sang "Sara Smile." Blake teased Christina telling her not to push her button after he turned around and saw the handsome young hottie.  She did push her button though and was very pleased.  "Calm down ladies, matta fact don't calm down show him some mo’ love ladies!” proclaimed Cee Lo. 

“I'm glad you hit it early this time,” Duron told Christina. “I need a car out here,” he told the coaches. “I have plenty of cars,” smiled Christina. “You know last year I definitely did miss an opportunity with you,” said Christina. “I really wanna be the one by your side taking it home.”

“If no one else is gonna say it, man to man you are hot,” said Blake. Blake gave the young Duron an enormous compliment saying he reminded him of Elvis.

With the audience laughing Adam chimed in, “I'm pretty sure that all three of them wanna date you so that's cool.”

After Duron choose Christina to be his coach she performed a short victory dance that had the boys laughing. "That was my happy dance," said Christina. 

New Orlean's Hurrican Katrina survivor Alexis Marceaux went out on the stage in honor of her city.  "Go Your Own Way" was appreciated by Cee Lo making him her instantaneous coach. "You are beautiful," she told Cee Lo. "You have a wonderfully impecible voice, and I like your look," Cee Lo said.

Brandon Mahone sang "I Wish It Would Rain" blowing everyone away. The talented soul-singer brought us back to the time of "The Temptations," telling the coaches that they and Smokey Robinson are artists he grew up listening too. 

Only 17-years-old, Mahone impressed Christina, Cee Lo, and Adam. "You seem to have studied what it is to be a performer from that era to the point where you were one of them,” said Adam. “You are a real soul singer.”

Mahone choose Adam as his coach. “Brandon is a traditional soul singer. He's really special,” said Adam post interview.

Check out more blind auditions on “The Voice” tonight at 8/7 central on NBC.

As the blind auditions returned last night the judges were more selective as to who they pushed their buttons for. “You're not gonna push your buttons unless you really endorse what's happening,” said Adam.

The first singer of the night was young Collin McLoughlin. “I’ve sacrificed everything for music, abandoned a professional degree in grad school, moved home,” said  McLoughlin. Without approval from his parents on his career choice, McLoughlin knew he had to make it on the show. 

The aspiring artist sang his rendition of "Wild World." Adam pushed his button halfway through the melody and nodded his head in approval when he saw McLoughlin. "You're one of the purest singers I've ever heard on the show ever," said Adam. One more for team Adam as the night began.

Mcloughlin‘s mother commented, “what it taught me is if you really believe in something you'll find the right way to get it.”

Born with neurological deficiencies, Joselyn Rivera wasn’t even able to speak by the age of five. The girl’s doctor prescribed music, so the young Rivera started out on Barbie karaoke. “I just blossomed after that,” said Rivera.

She came onto the stage with the song "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)."  When she hit the high notes, Christina couldn't help but push her button. Leaving good friends Blake and Christina to battle it out for her to be on their teams. However, Christina hadn’t seen Blake push his button.  “You've got it,” said Christina.

“I've been singing since i was four,” chimed in Rivera.  “Ding ding ding!”  laughed Christina who had started singing at that age as well.

Christina didn't know Blake pushed his button and said, "And I thought you were already on my team!" "I love having diversity on my team and there's a spot for you for sure,” pleaded Christina.

“Christina has been known to be abusive,” teased Blake. Christina took it all in stride as they are good friends. “Gonna have to go with Christina,” said Rivera. "You're great so, so great,” praised Christina. “She's been my inspiration since I was four,” said Rivera.

"It's not about you and me this year Adam it's about me and Blake,” laughed Christina.

Benji, singing  "Knocking on Heaven's Door" got Cee Lo twisting and squirming in his chair causing Christina and Blake to break down into laughter. "You have a scream that should be heard by the entire world,” said Adam. “I think you could wind up winning this thing. I can't promise that but I can promise you I'll do my best.” 

“Honestly you kind of sounded like you had a little bit of Adam in you,” said Christina.  Benji’s choice was somewhat obvious when he picked Adam.


Cutie pie Mycle Wastman singing a beautiful raspy soulful rendition of "Let's Stay Together" received a standing ovation from the judges. "What's happenin' soul brother?”  said Cee Lo.

"You got the whole spectrum. I’m most excited about you than anyone else today. Let me love you,” screamed Cee Lo fighting for the man to be on his team. Wastman did go with team Cee Lo.

"I'm feeling a little bit losery when it comes to the number of button pushes and team members that I have so far. I think I need to get a little more cutthroat at this point,” said Blake.

Watch next week to see what Blake may do to score some more team members. Check out “The Voice” next week at 8/7 central Monday and Tuesday on NBC.

With an interesting and unique voice, Melanie Martinez kicked off night four of the blind auditions on "The Voice."  She strummed her guitar and sung “Toxic” which captured Adam, Cee Lo, and Blake's attention. "So here's the deal I want someone to have a creative vision,” said Adam. “It was unique and I made the right choice you're amazing looking.  I think that's what I'll leave you with before you choose me," said Adam with a humble smirk.  "I ultimately want to go with someone who will let me be me so I think I'm going to have to go with Adam," said Martinez.

Single father Brian Scartoeci sprung "Isn't she Lovely" upon the coaches made popular by Stevie Wonder. Adam said, "That's a tough one to do and you did it. You didn't do it exactly like Stevie, you did it like you. Man you nailed it."

Having sung with Stevie before, Adam added, "Stevie's one of my favorite artists in the world. I want to see you guys sing together." Adam persuaded Scaroeci as he turned to Adam and said, “Let's do it man."

Gorgeous self-proclaimed "country girl" Liz Davis said, “There hasn't been a person on the voice that's country that's won it yet, and I would love to be that first person.”  Singing  "Here For The Party" Blake made Davis sweat it out pressing his button at the last minute. "I'm not going to sit here and try to sell myself as country guy. Something's poking me in the back,” said Blake as he reached around. “It's my ACM award.”

As he brought out his award he had everyone roaring with laughter. “Just glance over every now and then and just realize that I do have some connections in country music," said Blake. "I am so humbled," proclaimed Davis.  “I've gotta go with Blake,” she said. This seemed to be an obvious choice for the blond bombshell.

"I need to be The Voice," stated JR Aquino before hitting the stage singing "Just The Way You Are."  Following Blake's tease prior, Cee Lo hit his button at the last minute. Possibly playing hard to get Cee Lo's plan worked. Claiming his own original song hit five million last week Aquino impressed Cee Lo.

“Why were you last,” he asked Cee Lo. "You had a little problems with those high notes," said Cee Lo. Amazingly after the criticism however, Aquino picked Cee Lo as his coach. "I picked Cee Lo because his constructive criticism was very honest," explained Aquino.

Nicholas David was another gain for team Cee Lo.  With an interesting look and swagger, David sung "Stand By Me" in a very soulful and interesting fashion.  Cee Lo was the first and only coach to push his button. Adam and Christina compared his voice to Aaron Nevel.  “I'm a family man and blessed to be here,” David told the judges. "It spoke to me man. Unique voice, unique style, unique coach,” said Cee Lo. During his post interview, Cee Lo said, “Nicholas is so cool, so quirky.” Even Cee Lo's pink parrot approved with a nod. 

17-year-old Alessandra Guercio sang, “The Climb.” "I haven't told any kids from my school. I didn't want to jinx anything," said Guercio regarding auditioning for “The Voice.” Adam was the first to push his button. “There were some issues as it went along. You have to be in this competition,” said Adam. “There's something special about what you do very refined, especially for your age.”

"I think I'm gonna have to listen to the crowd and go with Adam, said Guercio.  "She has an almost perfect quality to her voice. I can't wait to help her with that," Adam stated in his post interview.

The stand out performance of the season thus far went to Avery Wilson. New to singing, Wilson sung "Without You" impressing all four judges and winning over the crowd.  "That probably was the most spirited reaction we've heard throughout this entire process," said Adam.  "You really can't teach that," said Christina. "I hit my button just out of absolute respect for your vocal ability.”

"You’re won of the guys that makes this worth it,” said Blake. Cee Lo said, "I could just shower you with compliments. You were so impressive immediately. I'm humble and inspired and I believe that I could even become better just being around you,” stated Cee Lo.  “Regardless of who you pick you deserve to be on the show."

Ultimately Wilson choose Cee Lo. In his post interview Cee Lo said, “16 year-old-child prodigy. He may be the golden child.” 

















 

Christina Aguilera is picking up contestants like crazy this season on "The Voice."  Her popularity as a coach seems to have grown substantially this year.  Men and women alike are choosing her over her male counterparts to be there coach. 

Don't worry ladies, heartthrobs Adam, Blake, and Cee Lo are doing well and will continue of course to do so.  Thus far Christina has seven contestants, while Blake and Adam have five, and Cee Lo has three contestants set to go into the Battle Rounds. 

Blake and Cee Lo picked up one artist a piece last night. Christina's team is looking very strong so far.   After last night's blind auditions, Adam's team is looking stellar as well.

Last night Adam picked up reggae singer Samuel Mouton who sang a beautiful rendition of  "Redemption Song."  Christina fought for Mouton and said flirtatiously, "I would love to get to know you a little better and see what your turn ons are." You have to admit, her flirtation is hilarious and fun-loving. It makes for a great show and has to be very flattering for the contestants.

Nelly's Echo had been through so much in Nigeria.  His father was imprisoned. His siblings and he sang through the hard times. With his father being exonerated they are now back together as a family. Singing "Ain't No Sunshine" Echo brought a big smile to Christina's face who liked his song immediately.  "I find you so interesting and compelling. It seems with you skies the limit," said Christina.  Echo went with Christina because she turned her chair around first.  

I think "The Voice" is my chance to get my voice heard on the biggest platform," said soul-singer  Nicole Nelson. She sang a gorgeous rendition of "Hallelujah" having all four judges turn around. "You got four button pushes that's huge," said Christina.

"The reason why all four of us turned around is because as you were singing it you just kept getting better," said Adam. All of the judges put up a good fight, but Adam did turn around first.  "I came out here and I was like Blake," said Nelson. This is impossible how do people make this decision? "I'm going to go with Adam, beamed Nelson."

"To choose me out of the four is exciting. It's very flattering when I win a four-chair turn around especially when it's the only one of the day," said Adam.

The very sexy spitfire DOMO was a riot with "Don't Cha."  The song was written by Cee Lo and the judges were in tears when he pressed his button. He was the only one to push his button, but all of the judges could see that he was happy that he choose to do so. They knew he liked what he was seeing. "You gotta handful there," said Christina toward Cee Lo. "Congratulations I can tell by his raunchy facial expressions and body language that he was looking at something he liked," said Christina. "Cee Lo is currently in heat. I would run," joked Adam. "Welcome home," said Cee Lo very pleased he pressed his button for the eclectic woman.

 

Kicking off the second round of auditions raven-haired beauty Adriana Louise sang "Domino" and received Cee Lo and Adam's attention instantly as they pressed their buttons immediately.  Impressing all four judges Christina and Blake turned their chairs quickly. Christina stood up and gave the young girl a round of applause.  “I mean we belong together it's just a match made in heaven,” said Christina. “I believe in you already.”

“I want you on my team because you can sing,” said Christina. Cee Lo of course had to hit on the girl. Stating, "We look like we just got married."  "Congratulations on the wedding,” teased Blake.

According to Louise the first record she ever bought with her own money when she was nine-years old was Christina. After choosing her to be her coach, Christina stood up with her own victory dance.  

Former wrestler Casey Muessigmann sang "Sweet Home Alabama." Blake spun around straight away.  "I think your voice is really strong,” said Blake.  “That ass spankin’ you were doing up there that's what had me.” Messigmann replied, “I came into this competition wanting one thing. That was to make great country music with Blake Shelton.” Obviously he choose Blake as his coach.

The handsome Aquile stole the night with "Your Song" immediately impressing Christina and Adam. Aquile received a standing ovation from the crowd.  "You gotta calm down all the crazy screaming ladies right now," laughed Adam.  "It was so good from the very first note," Adam continued.

Christina sighed after Adam‘s comment.  “I  mean look bottom line I was drawn to your voice the second I heard it,” said Christina. “I kinda want a private concert to be honest,” she teased the cutie.

19-year-old Harry Potter look-alike MacKenzie Bourg sang the very popular song "Pumped Up Kicks."  Cee Lo being the only one to press his button made it an instantaneous win for Team Cee Lo. 

For the first time ever in the history of “The Voice” Julio Cesar Castillo sang an entire song in Spanish. He pulled out the classic song "La Bamba." Blake enjoyed it from the beginning. As he turned around Blake couldn't help smiling and clapping. "Listen man you saw how quickly I turned around," said Blake. Castillo agreed choosing Team Blake. "He did it as good as Richie Valens did it. I'm just honored that he choose me," said Blake.

The beginning of the third season of "The Voice" began with the cutest comment from Christina showing that the judges are just as nervous as the contestants. Before the first blind audition began, Christina turned to friend Blake stating "I get so nervous." Blake replied, "I do too."

Terry McDermott kicked off the evening with "Teenage Wasteland." Adam, Cee Lo, and Blake loved it but didn't turn around until the last five seconds of the performance. The Scottish performer probably would have been biting his nails had he not been singing. Luckily for McDermott the three males enjoyed his performance. Subsequently, the first judge to be picked during the blind auditions was Blake.

De'borah, a young 25-year-old woman from Chicago, IL was an amazing girl.  When she changed her looks people stopped accepting her in the church choir where her parents work. Standing out in her hot pink outfit and a personality to match she stated, "I'm into love I'm not into the gender thing."

She killed the song "Hey, Soul Sister" impressing both Cee Lo and Christina. "I had so much fun just listening to you," said Christina. De'borah choose Christina as she remembered a song of Aguilera's that inspired her.

Country knock-out Gracia Harrison's  "I want be your cowboy sweetheart" captivated all three male judges when the beautiful blond started yodeling in her country boots and cute short white dress. "By far you are the best country artist we've had on the show," said Adam.  Christina had fun watching the men woo and fight for her attention with a slight smirk on her face.  Blake was so impressed with the natural talent that Harrison had as a country artist.  She choose Blake to be her coach.

Another gorgeous beauty with a voice that impressed Christina was Devyn Deloera. Singing Christina's song "Ain't No Other Man" had to be hard for the young girl. "That's a really hard song to sing live because it's so quick and you have to make sure you don't run out of breath. I loved it," said Christina. Male judges Cee Lo and Adam looked like they wanted to die as Deloera choose Christina. Largely in part to the brunette's  incredible beauty perhaps.

Singing the stand out performance of the night, Bryan Keith came on stage with "It Will Rain."  Blake turned around after the first note. Christina and Cee Lo pushed their buttons just as quickly. Adam compared the four button push as a domino effect as the young man was so talented.  Not only does Keith have a stunning voice but he's also a good-looking guy. Keith choose Adam to be his coach.

Joe Kirkland "Gives You Hell" made Adam and Blake spin around in seconds. Kirkland also choose Adam.

Another outstanding performance of the night went to the humble soul-singer Trevin Hunte, who sung the  famous Beyonce song "Listen." Hunte impressed Christina at first note. The only judge who didn't press his button was Adam shocking viewers and judges alike.

Hunte was the only singer of the night to receive a standing ovation from the judges. "You got all three of us to stand to our feet," said Christina. Adam claimed that he was afraid of the three other judges and didn't want to go up against them. Hunt went for Team Cee Lo. 

Check out even more Blind Auditions tonight at 8/7 central on NBC.

Simon Cowell is livid with NBC after the network announced today that they will be airing an additional evening of “The Voice” next week. 

Cowell is furious because the extra evening is on Wednesday September 12th which is the same night the “X-Factor” premieres.  Now Cowell has brought Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera’s names into his feud with NBC and “The Voice.”

Cowell is concerned that Britney will be “devastated” up against Christina.  He told TMZ that he reportedly had a “gentleman’s agreement” that his show would air on Wednesday’s and Thursdays, and that the “The Voice” would air on Mondays and Tuesdays.

“This is a cynical, cold-hearted, unprofessional way of doing business,” Cowell told TMZ. He maintains that Christina and Britney are now going to be pitted against each other.

Well-known television producer Mark Burnett and executive producer of “The Voice” commented on Cowell’s allegations. Burnett reported to TMZ, “This is someone trying to read into something that doesn't exist.”

Unfortunately for Cowell,  Britney may not like this negative attention.  Cowell  burned his new fellow judge by putting her on the spot in his tantrum with “The Voice.” It will be interesting to see how both Ms. Aguilera and  Ms. Spears comment on this issue. 

The battle round for the first week of the network’s premiere shows is not between Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears but rather Simon Cowell and NBC. 

Nominations for the 2012 CMA awards went to “Team Blake” this morning as they were announced on "Good Morning America."

This good ole’ country boy continues to keep “The Voice” fans on their feet. 

Nominated for an outstanding four different categories, Blake Shelton shines on as one of America’s most popular country artists.

Shelton’s competing for song of the year (Over You), single of the year (God Gave Me You), and entertainer of the year. Shelton will be "battling it out" to uphold his position as reigning male vocalist of the year as well. If Shelton wins male vocalist it will be his third time winning in this category.

"The Voice" fans can route for their favorite southern gentlemen when the 46th Annual CMA Awards hit the air on ABC November 1st in Nashville, Tennessee.

Billy Bush and Kit Hoover of "Access Hollywood Live" sat down with X-Tina this past year to ask some interesting and somewhat uncomfortable questions about her male counterparts of "The Voice."

"Let's talk about the coaches," said Hoover. “It's all men out there. It's a boys club.”
“How's it being the only female out there representing?” asked Hoover.

“Are they gentlemen all the time to you?” followed Bush. "Of course not,” laughed Christina. "Blake's an unexpected great buddy. I love him to death,” said Christina.  “Cee Lo is creative and interesting. Adam and I have great banter,” she joked.

If you’re a fan of “The Voice” you may wonder at times if Adam and Christina even get along. "No Adam's great,” Christina giggled. “Sometimes we all can pick on each other but if someone else tries to pick on us it's like hold up.”

According to Christina all of the coaches are family members in her eyes.
“It's kind of like that brother/sister kind of family,” said Christina.

“Of all the boys who would be the best friend?” questioned Bush. "At this point I'd probably go to Blake,” said Christina.

Hoover asked, “ Who of the judges would be the best boyfriend?”

“No,” said Christina with a look of disgust. “That's like a brother or something, now we're getting into a weird incestual conversation."

“Let's get weirder who would be the best lover,” said Bush.
“Lover!” screamed Christina. “Maybe Cee Lo he's a little creative.”

Of course “The Voice” fans know of two attributes that X-Tina doesn’t mind showing off at at all, both of which definitely stand out amongst the boys.

“You have something they don't have,” joked Hoover. "They're the fifth judge,” joked Christina. “I'm a performer, I'm an entertainer, I'm an artist. The girls are a part of who I am.”

Of course Bush started clapping, “Let's give it up for the girls.”  All three clapped along with Bush.

Watch the season premiere of "The Voice" Monday, September 10th at 8/7 central on NBC.