'The Knockouts Premiere'

I love the Knockouts. I like that it's finally more about the competing artists than the coaches. I like that the coaches prove their worth by dolling out invaluable pro advice to amateur singers in the one-on-ones. I like that they  But apparently it's not enough just to have a lower voice. What you do … Read more

Now Algorithms Are Deciding Whom To Hire, Based On Voice

The sight of 3-year-old Kennedy Steele doing a happy dance is something her mother will never forget. The little girl erupted in glee upon hearing the sound of her mother's voice for the first time. Kennedy, who was born deaf, is one of a small number Sure as snowfall here in March, Mia Z has … Read more

Now Algorithms Are Deciding Whom To Hire, Based On Voice

Anthony Riley of Team Pharrell would no longer be part of The Voice Season 8. The shocking announcement was made on Monday, March 23, 2015. According to coach Pharrell Williams, the 28-year-old singer is not coming  During Monday night's “Knockout Rounds,” Potenza sang “Wasted Love,” which landed her a spot in the upcoming live shows. … Read more

'The Voice' Premiere — Season 8 Blind Auditions Set The Bar High

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The vigil is on for Josh Batstone's appearance on "The Voice," NBC-TV's singing competition. The Fulton teen auditioned for the show in Los Angeles. His audition tape will be broadcast on one of five episodes of the start of Season 8. After nearly two hours of pomp and circumstance and highly questionable … Read more

'The Voice' Season 8 Premiere Recap: C'mon, Get 'Happy'

Since its premiere in 2011, "The Voice" has crowned seven winners — but none of them have managed to reach Kelly Clarkson-like levels of fame.With Season… Natalie Shaw, also from Fargo, posted on Facebook last fall that she was filming a video submission audition for “The Voice,” saying she planned to cover Marvin Gaye's “Let's … Read more

'The Voice' Season 8 Premiere Recap: C'mon, Get 'Happy'

One of the riskiest and most rewarding of any audition in The Voice's previous seven seasons occurs Monday night at the end of the two-hour season debut: A 15-year-old farmer sings a song from the public domain and wows the coaches despite his style  Natalie Shaw, also from Fargo, posted on Facebook last fall that … Read more

“The Voice” finalists

Thanks to Tuesday night's triple-elimination episode, it's now down to five singers and three coaches on The Voice. The semi-finals of The Voice season 7 were indeed a showdown of all sorts, with five remaining contestants singing two songs each. Members of Team Adam proved that they all deserved a place in the finals but … Read more