The Voice Final 10 Wow the Audience Monday

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Cassadee Pope, pictured at left, gave a stunning, emotional performance November 19 on The Voice, as she sang "Over You," written by Blank Shelton, her coach.  The style of the song was a departure from her usual repertoire, and all of the judges responded well.

While hers was a memorable performance, all ten finalists prompted thundering applause from the audience and positive comments from the panel of experts Ceelo Green, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.


By far, the third season of The Voice has delivered more pure entertainment with eye-popping production numbers for the finalists. My personal favorites include Cassadee; Dez Duron, who smoothly crooned "Feelin' Good";  Amanda Brown, who belted "Stars", a song just one of the judges had heard; and Nicholas David's gospel version of "Lean on Me."  Cody Belew, however, takes the prize as best showman and Terry McDermott is definitely rock start material.  Bryan Keith never fails to deliver, which he did again last night in a song that suited him well, "New York State of Mind."  Sylvia Yacoub had a few pitch problems at the beginning of her performance, but ended strong.  Melanie Martinez and Trevin Hunte sang well, but both have many years in which to gain a little more sophistication.  All ten have the kind of talent that will translate into attracting large audiences. 

I'm not a huge fan of reality TV, but this show consistently attracts my attention.  The format places the emphasis on the wannabes and not the coaches.  This year, The Voice introduced some rule changes, which ensure that talented performers can get a second chance with another judge.  That has created the conditions which made for the kind of entertainment viewers witnessed last night.  I'll keep watching until the last episode, because with the level of talent the final 10 have, it should prove a cliffhanger until the very end.