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Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert Honor Oklahoma Disaster Victims on The Voice
Originally posted 05/22/2013 08:20AM
Oklahoma native Blake Shelton drew on the comfort of his wife Miranda Lambert on The Voice Tuesday night as the couple opened the results show with a touching duet tribute to those affected by Monday's devastating tornadoes.
Shelton, 36, and Lambert, 29, delivered a touching and somber "Over You" as the show called its fans to donate to the Red Cross and its relief efforts for victim families and survivors of the deadly storm, which smashed into Moore, Okla., about 100 miles from the couple's home.
"I think "Over You" was the perfect song for this situation," Shelton said after the show. "The moment was right. I wish things could have been different. I wouldn't have thought about performing a song like that, but it seemed like the right thing to do."
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The Voice Reveals Its Top 8
Originally posted 05/21/2013 10:30PM
The Voice said goodbye to two more contestants Tuesday night, leaving just eight skillful singers in the competition.
The tragedy in Oklahoma once again took center stage at the top of the show when coach Blake Shelton, an Oklahoma native, and wife Miranda Lambert delivered a heartfelt version of her song, "Over You," dedicated to the victims of the devastating tornado.
Later, host Carson Daly presided over the tense eliminations, as the saved artists were slowly revealed over the course of the show.
So who went home Tuesday night? Read on to find out ...
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The Voice Competition Tightens, with Oklahoma Disaster on Everyone's Mind
Originally posted 05/21/2013 08:30AM
Competition tightened for the top 10 on Monday's episode of The Voice, with star potential growing as singers showed off deeper range and greater confidence in their performances.
As rescuers searched for survivors of Monday afternoon's Oklahoma tornadoes, Voice host Carson Daly offered a shout out of support to all affected by the tragedy.
Oklahoma native Blake Shelton said his family is safe but that the violent, massive storm made it hard to focus on the competition.
"They are going through hell right now," Shelton said. "It's bad news. [But] I've got a job to do and the team is counting on me."
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The Voice: Usher and Shakira Each Lose a Singer
Originally posted 05/15/2013 08:00AM
Two talented singers ended their journey on The Voice Tuesday night, after America voted to determine which artists would make up the season's Top 10.
The eliminations came one night after the Top 12 delivered red-hot performances – quite literally – in a live playoff show that connected with the audience so strongly that host Carson Daly said each artist charted on iTunes.
But one day after the performances, three singers – Sasha Allen and Garrett Gardner of Team Shakira and Vedo of Team Usher – stood nervously as Daly announced the results: Allen received the final save, sending Gardner and Vedo home before the next round of live performances on Monday.
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The Voice: Usher Sheds His Shirt as Competition Heats Up
Originally posted 05/14/2013 06:45AM
Heat was Monday night's theme on The Voice – even the air-conditioning in the studio gave out for a time.
Despite the setback, the show drew a host of sizzling performances from powerhouse country singers who likely raised their stock for fans at home now voting for the Top 12 finalists.
After 30 minutes without the a/c, a sweltering Usher removed his shirt to reveal a black tank top and sculpted arms, which set fans screaming. But it was performances from country's Amber Carrington, 16-year-old Danielle Bradbery of Texas and the always-soulful Judith Hill that kept the room hot as the night's competition wore on.
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The Voice Reveals Top 12
Originally posted 05/08/2013 10:25PM
The Voice's celeb coaches looked visibly pained Wednesday night before having to send home one of their own contestants.
Shakira – whose team performed Tuesday along with Blake Shelton's singers – couldn't even wave to the camera when she was introduced at the top of the show. "I couldn't sleep last night because of what I knew I had to go through today," she said. "I know my heart is going to break into 100 pieces."
Usher and Shelton looked equally anguished about having to send home one of the singers, whom American did not save. Adam Levine – whose all-female team performed Monday alongside Usher's group – was so torn that he didn't blurt out his choice until credits were rolling.
So who went home Wednesday night? Keep reading to find out ...
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Shakira and Blake Shelton Show Off Their Talented Teams on The Voice
Originally posted 05/08/2013 08:00AM
The Voice's celeb coaches Shakira and Blake Shelton beamed like proud parents as their teams delivered powerful performances Tuesday night, each fighting for a spot in the top 12 before Wednesday's live elimination.
Team Shakira's Sasha Allen – a steal from coach Adam Levine, whose team performed Monday along with Usher's – closed out the night with her show-stopping performance of "Oh! Darling" that left the judges drooling.
"I feel that we are in front of one of those moments that we all signed up for here, that we all live for in this show," Shakira said. "You just gave us this moment. You have one of the best voices I have ever heard in my life."
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The Voice: Ladies of Team Adam & Team Usher Shine in First Live Playoffs
Originally posted 05/07/2013 09:00AM
With Team Adam and Team Usher kicking off the first night of viewer voting, it was ladies' night on The Voice Monday as the show moved into the individual performances of the live playoff rounds.
It was also Judith Hill's birthday – and she delivered a gift to the live audience, taking her time to work the soul nuances of Nina Simone's classic "Feeling Good." Her coach, Adam Levine, appreciated the way she played with the audience – a skill he said cannot be taught.
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The Voice: Which Celebrity Coach Has the Best Team?
Originally posted 05/06/2013 04:30PM
The Voice's live shows kick off Monday – and all four celebrity coaches are hoping their carefully selected teams of four talented singers will lead them to victory.
Veteran coach Adam Levine has an all-female team – which fellow judge Usher playfully dubbed "Adam's Angels" – and includes powerhouse Judith Hill, a background singer who was once Michael Jackson's duet partner. Sarah Simmons, a rock, soul and blues artist, who gave a command performance of "Wild Horses" in the knockouts, is another favorite.
Fellow veteran Blake Shelton – who has won the competition twice before – has four country artists representing his team, including 16-year-old ingénue Danielle Bradbery, who had never performed before the competition. Another act to watch are the Swon Brothers, who mark the first time a duo has made it to the live rounds since season 1.
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The Voice: Usher & Blake Shelton Finalize Teams Before Live Shows
Originally posted 04/30/2013 11:20PM
Usher and Blake Shelton helped four singers on their teams inch closer to their dream Tuesday night when they selected them in The Voice's final knockout rounds. But their tough choices amidst strong performances – much like the previous night featuring singers on Team Shakira and Team Adam – also meant heartbreak for talented singers who won't be at the live shows next week.
Team Blake kicked things off Tuesday with country artists Savannah Berry and Justin Rivers. Berry earned praised for her country version of "As Long As You Love Me," but Blake chose Justin for his powerful performance of "The Climb."
"I really thought Savannah was going to win that," Blake said. "But Justin dug down, knowing that this was his last chance and he did it."
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