The Voice Season 27 Episode 2 (thoughts and spoilers)

 I finally watched the second episode. I generally watch television while doing other things. Like writing, making my planner pages, planning and prepping school. However, since I am blogging about this show I have to pay attention fully, and making time to do that is harder than I thought it would be. And that is partly because I don't do just sitting and watching very well. I have to be doing something at the same time. 

I am not good at relaxing. What can I say? 

Anyways back to episode 2. Still in the blind auditions.  First up was a young lady named Tatum Scott. She sang a song called "Vampire" and her voice did not match her look. She got a two chair turn and joined Team Kelsea. 

Second on the agenda was a young man named Bryson Battle. He sang a song entitled "A Song For You" and my first thought was "hot damn!" Immediately, from jump, he had 2 chairs turn, and ultimately ended up with a 4 chair turn!!! He chose to join Team Legend.

Next was Jordan Allen, singing "Old Time Rock 'n' Roll". He is a definite country singer who got a 2 chair turn and joined Team Legend. 

Hayden Grove was a very interesting try out. This young man actually has Michael as a follower on Tik Tok and does duet videos with him. For his try out he sang "Mack the Knife" and I loved it. What was wild is that Adam was the only one who turned for him. Legend and Kelsea were waiting for Michael to react and so Hayden ended up on Team Adam, although, Michael said that he would help Adam if he needed any. Also, Michael and Hayden sang together some.

The next young lady, Susan Hickman, sang "It Must Have Been Love" and she definitely reminded me of an 80's singer. Unfortunately, no chairs turned for her. 

The next auditioner was Jaelen Johnston singing "Where the Wild Things Are". My immediate thoughts on hearing this audition was  Yes Sir!! His voice is Fantastic!! Three chairs turned for him and he joined Team Kelsea. 

Next was Ricardo Moreno singing "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" and he sang some in Spanish. My thoughts were Get it boy! I thought he was wonderful. No chairs turned for him. When the judges were talking to him, Michael was really beating himself over not turning, and ended up using his coach replay and thus got Ricardo on Team Michael. 

After that was a young lady named Ari Camille. She sang "I Wanna Be Down" and she sounded like she should already have an album and a record deal. Ms. Camille got a 2 chair turn, and even though Michael offered to tattoo her name on his arm with his kids, Ari chose to join Team Legend. 

Next up was Braxton Garza whose smooth voice while singing "Pretty Little Poison" was good enough for a 2 chair turn. Braxton chose to join team Michael. 

The second to last try out for the episode was from a woman named Carmela. She sang "Like a Stone" and her voice had a rough sound to it. Unfortunately, no one turned their chair for her. 

The final blind audition of the episode was from Britton Moore singing "Yellow". I found his audition nice, and in all honesty I got wrapped up in watching his audition that I forgot to really note my first reactions. However, I do guess that shows just how good of an audition it was. Britton got a four chair turn and chose Team Adam. 

The individuals from today's episode that I am keeping my eye on are Bryson Battle and Hayden Grove. 

Are you watching The Voice? If so, what are your thoughts? I add the songs that they sing on the show into my playlist if I like them, as a way to expand my musical knowledge. I also add songs from television shows if I really like them in the show. That's one way I came across a band that has become one of my favorites. Do you do that?  What is your favorite song? If you were going to go do a blind audition on The Voice, what song would you sing? Join in the conversation in the comments below and let me know!!

I have some homeschool stuff, some writing, and some other random activities to finish up before the end of the day, so until next time...Remember to be kind, smile lots, and dance often!!

The Voice Season 27 Episode 1 (thoughts and spoilers)

I started watching The Voice after visiting my Mother-In-Law and Stepfather-In-Law.  They had been watching whatever the current season was and we sat down and got caught up and I really enjoyed it. I loved how positive the judges were. While I have always loved reality television, my only exposure with a music program was America's Got Talent and I wasn't a huge fan of Simon's. The Voice was a great change of pace from that.  I also love how into the contestants the judges get. Like even though they are famous singers, they go hard for the people that try out and make their team. They truly believe in the idea of following your dream, and are very encouraging to anyone trying to make it in that industry. It is nice to see that. 

I have watched the past few seasons and I have expanded my musical library because of the show. Generally, I add the songs to my playlist. It is a great way for someone who has had a narrow musical library to expand their horizons. (I talk a bit about music and my life in my book...which is coming soon.)

Last, night the first episode of the new season aired. I watch all my television on streaming platforms, so I see it the day after it airs. Thanks to Peacock I get to see The Voice that way. 

Alright, so the new season's judges are: Adam Levine, John Legend, Michael Buble (there is supposed to be an accent on the e but I am not sure how to do that currently...it is on my list to figure out before episode 2's blog...my humblest apologies.), and Kelsea Ballerini. They all performed a song together at the opening of the episode that was just beyond AWESOME!!!

Also, a personal side note...I am SOOOOOOOO jealous of all of Adam's tattoos. Like I have a goal of being that tattooed. I have a whole file on my phone of tattoo's I want and it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. 

But I strayed off topic just a bit. 

Okay, so first up was a young lady named Grace-Miller Moody. She sang "Sunday Morning". My first thoughts were I loved her energy and she was a really good performer. And I wasn't the only one that thought that because she got a 4 chair turn in a matter of seconds. She ultimately chose Team Adam. 

Next up was a gentleman named Renzo. He sang "Simple Man" and I absolutely LOVED his voice. He got a 3 chair turn and joined Team Legend. 

Iris Herrera tried out for Season 26 and had no chairs turn, but got LOTS of notes, and took them and did the work and GREW. She came back and sang "You Are My Sunshine" and my first thought was YAAASSSS MAM! Oh my gosh!! It was great!!! She got a 3 chair turn and chose Team Kelsea. In my opinion this is what this show is really about. Yes, obviously it is great to get on the show and win BUT getting to the blind's or further and getting notes so that you can learn and grow in your dream is HUGE!!

On Season 25 there was a man named Bryan Olesen. He finished in third place...this season, his daughter, Jadyn Cree was on the blind auditions. She sang "Still Into You", and my first thoughts were that she was  calm, a natural and I love her voice. She got a 2 chair turn and picked to join Team Michael. 

Next up was a young man named Zack Zaro. He played an electric guitar and put his own spin on  "...Baby One More Time". I loved his version and was SUPER bummed that no chairs turned for him. I hope that he will be on a future season. 

Darius J is a young man with a history/story that is one that makes you want to cheer for him. Plus I love his outfits and how he is his authentic self. He also likes to make people laugh, something I can relate to. He sang "Caught Up", but put his own spin on it. It was amazing. My first thoughts were that he is a performer. It feels like it is a natural thing for him. I also very much love his voice. He got a 3 chair turn and joined Team Adam.

Angie Rey was the next young lady to perform. She sang a Kelsie Ballerini song: "Pent House". Her voice was very magical. Kelsie was the only chair that turned, but Angie really wanted that turn so it was good. On top of that, Kelsie and Angie sang the song together. 

Carlos Santiago sang "Right Here Waiting" and I all I could think was HOT DAMN!! He got a 2 chair turn and joined Team Michael. 

Dan Kiernan was such a great audition! He said something that really stuck with me, like had to write it down, he said "Grief is a chronic illness." After the past couple of years I truly understand that quote. He sang "High Hopes". My first thought was Get it!! He was a show stopper, if you ask me. He got a 2 chair turn, and then Kelsea used her coach rewind button and got him!! What I loved is that she truly wanted to coach him. She wholeheartedly believes in him. 

The second to last performer was Lilli Doll, she sang "Heart of Glass", and I loved her voice and she was also good at performing. She didn't get any chairs to turn, but I do hope she also comes back in a future season. 

The last person for the episode was Ethan Eckenroad. He played the guitar while singing "Northern Attitude". He got  a 4 chair turn and chose Team Adam. 

My favorites that I am cheering for from this episode are: Jadyn, Darius J, and Dan. 

Do you watch The Voice? Did you see this episode? If so, who are your favorites so far? Does watching this show make you wish you had singing skills, or is that just me? I love to think that I could try out, but I can't really sing, but I have fun doing it. Join in the conversation in the comments and let me know!!

Bedtime is upon us so until next time Remember to be kind, smile often and dance lots!!!