The Voice returned to NBC last night with their new coach, Nick Jonas. The Voice blew American Idol out of the water in terms of viewers with 9 million viewers for their premiere show. Idol has 7.4 million for this week’s episode and 8.1 million for their premiere.
The Voice also beat FOX and CBS in viewership. ABC’s The Bachelor saw 6.3 million viewers.
Ryan Tedder is one of the songwriters and producer on the NBC Show, Songland. Songland is the song writing competition show executive produced by former Voice coach, Adam Levine.
The concept of the show is a bit of Shark Tank meets American Idol with song writing. Aspiring songwriters come onto the show, sing their songs in front of the shows cast of songwriters and producers and a potential artists.
The artist then picks 3 songs from the contestants that they are interested in. After that, the producers and the songwriters begin to rewrite the song for the artist they are pitching. Eventually, the artist selects a song to record and release.
Tedder spoke with Jimmy Fallon about how he ended up on the show. Originally, Tedder was bring pitched on replacing Adam Levine on The Voice a few years back. According to Tedder, he got a call from NBC saying that Levine wanted a break and if he would be interested. When Levine decided not to take a break, they pivoted to pitching Tedder Songland.
“I initially got pitched four years ago on potentially replacing Adam on The Voice because he was just tired. He was like, ‘I think I’m going to step off for a minute.’ They called to see if I would do it,” Tedder, 39, recalled. “And before I could even decide, they called back and said, ‘False alarm. He’s back on but we have this other show that you might be better for,’ ” the three-time Grammy winner and OneRepublic frontman said.
Levine almost leaving The Voice ended with Tedder getting a gig on Songland.
Christina Aguilera is asking everyone to “Come On Over” to her Las Vegas residency that’s set to begin May 31 at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
She’s calling this tour “Christina Aguilera: The Xperience,” and attendees will really get a sense of her personality at the show.
“I am constantly accumulating ideas and I’m very visual. It’s been a long time in the making, I’m digging up a lot of things I’ve had in the works for a long time,” Aguilera said. “This is a very interesting idea to be able to build upon one place that everyone can come and have this “Xperience” that they can remember for the rest of their lives.”
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Aguilera noted that she loves doing collaborations with other artists according to an interview with E! News. She hinted at a possible collaboration with Britney Spears. Since both pop stars have residencies in Vegas, it seems like fantastic idea.
Lady Gaga is also beginning a residency in Vegas, so Aguilera has an array of women to choose from when it comes to future collaborations.
“Let’s bring all of our forces together and make this happen,” Aguilera shared in the interview with E! News.
But, other pop stars won’t be the only people joining Aguilera on stage. She mentioned that her children, Summer Rain Rutler and Max Liron Bratman will sometimes be on stage with her while she performs.
“I’m sure there will be moments where they will not let me live it down if I don’t bring them on stage, but they haven’t planned entertainers on the show. We’re a very spontaneous family.”
A very admirable trait about Aguilera is that she’s going to listen to what her fans want to hear from her, and then plan her sets accordingly. Music suggestions are welcomed, and she said that she’s “really listening to what my fans want to hear. I think it’s important to be there for them.”
To hear more from Aguilera, watch her interview with Extra:
Clarkson, a Three-Time Grammy Winner and Newest Member of “Voice” Family, Reclaims Her Red Chair Alongside Academy Award Winner and Two-Time Grammy Award-Winning Platinum Recording Artist Hudson as the Two Superstars Square Off Against Veteran Coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton
Four-Time Emmy Award-Winning Competition Series Remains the #1 Alternative Show on Television
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – May 10, 2018 – Coming off their successful debut seasons on “The Voice,” current season 14 coach, three-time Grammy Award winner and “2018 Billboard Music Awards” host Kelly Clarkson and season 13 coach and Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson will reclaim their red chairs on season 15 of “The Voice.” Clarkson and Hudson will compete against Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine and country music superstar Blake Shelton.
The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series will return to the NBC lineup in the fall as the next batch of talented artists vie for the title of “The Voice.”
“We are so excited to welcome back Kelly and Jennifer, two dynamic forces who bring undeniable soul, passion and inspiration as coaches,” said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment. “They each have a unique understanding of what it’s like to be in the artists’ shoes. Bringing these two voices together with Blake and Adam for season 15 is sure to make this one of our best seasons yet!”
On Monday, May 14 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT), Clarkson continues on her quest to win her first season as a coach alongside fellow coaches Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton during the Semi-Finals round. The Top 8 artists will perform live in front of their coaches, which will also feature “Special Duet Blends.”
Hudson has also served as a coach on the U.K. version of “The Voice” twice, winning her first season on the series.
ABOUT KELLY CLARKSON
Kelly Clarkson, who recently released her critically acclaimed eighth studio album, “Meaning of Life,” is among the most popular artists of this era with total worldwide sales of more than 25 million albums and 36 million singles. The Texas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter first came to fame in 2002 as the winner of the inaugural season of “American Idol.” Clarkson’s debut single, “A Moment Like This,” followed and quickly went to #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, ultimately ranking as the year’s best-selling single in the U.S. Further, Clarkson is, without doubt, one of pop’s top singles artists, with 17 singles boasting multi-platinum, platinum and gold certifications around the world, including such global favorites as “Miss Independent” and “Because of You.” Clarkson has received a vast array of awards and nominations, among them three Grammy Awards, and was the first artist to top each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, country and dance charts. Clarkson is also set to host the “2018 Billboard Music Awards,” which will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC.
ABOUT JENNIFER HUDSON
Jennifer Hudson, a true multi-hyphenate talent, won the Academy Award in 2007 for her performance in the smash hit “Dreamgirls,” an adaptation of the Broadway musical. Her breakout film performance also earned her a Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA and NAACP Image Award. Hudson quickly followed with her self-titled album debut, for which she won her first Grammy Award for “Best R & B Album.” The RIAA Platinum Certified album entered Billboard’s Top 200 at No. 2. Her sophomore album, “I Remember Me,” also debuted on Billboard’s Top 10, as did her third album, “JHUD,” which featured the Grammy-nominated track “It’s Your World.” Hudson went on to receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Music and perform for such dignitaries as President Obama and the Pope. In 2015 Hudson won a Grammy Award for “Best Musical Theatre Album” for her performance in the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple”. In addition to her continued film and television work, Hudson has served as a coach on both the U.S. and U.K. versions of “The Voice.”
ABOUT ADAM LEVINE
As the frontman of Grammy Award-winning recording group Maroon 5, Levine has left an indelible mark on popular music. The primary songwriter for the band and a guitar player, Levine’s talents give Maroon 5 its signature sound. His heartfelt ballads and pop anthems have become part of the fabric of today’s pop music scene. The band has since gone on to have massive critical and commercial success worldwide, including a Top 40 record that boasts a total of nine #1 hits among pop groups. Maroon 5’s discography features a succession of five multi-platinum studio albums that have resulted in more than 35 million in sales, three Grammys and 12 Grammy nominations, as well as gold and platinum certifications in more than 35 countries. It’s most recent album, 2017’s “Red Pill Blues,” debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart, marked the band’s sixth top 10 album was certified gold.
ABOUT BLAKE SHELTON
Country Music Association’s 2012 “Entertainer of the Year,” five-time Male Vocalist of the Year winner and Grammy Award nominee Blake Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. His latest album, “Texoma Shore,” became his sixth record to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and marked his 11th all-genre Top 10. “Texoma Shore” features his latest hit single, “I’ll Name the Dogs,” a romantic tune that boasts more than 30 million streams and became his 25th #1 single. In the week following the album launch, Shelton became the first artist in Country Aircheck / Mediabase history to have six songs chart simultaneously. “Texoma Shore” follows 2016’s gold-certified “If I’m Honest,” the best-selling country album release of the year that spawned three chart-topping songs and earned him a #1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums and the all-genre Top Album Sales charts. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Shelton has earned a host of honors throughout his career, which most recently include Top Country Artist at the Billboard Music Awards.
The Monday and Tuesday editions of “The Voice” are the #1 and #2 alternative series of the 2017-18 season to date in both adults 18-49 and total viewers, and have combined to average a 2.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 12.1 million viewers overall in “live plus seven day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research. The current spring cycle opened on Feb. 26 with the show’s highest results in the past 12 months in both 18-49 (a 3.5 rating in L+7) and total viewers (14.8 million).
“The Voice” is a presentation of MGM Television, Talpa Media USA Inc. and Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Chad Hines, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson and Stijn Bakkers.
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We are well underway to finding out who will be the new champion of The Voice. At this moment in time, it could literally be anyone who survived this week’s elimination. Before we get to a winner, we want to take the top 5 performances from this week. This is “The Best of the Voice: Season12”.
#5- Hunter Plake “Somebody That I Used To Know”
Hunter took an amazing leap of faith by rearranging one of the classic pop anthems by Gotye. What are your thoughts? Do you like his version?
Lauren Duski stayed in her lane with this classic. She showcased her tone and style in this song. What are your thoughts on Lauren’s performance?
15-year-old Aliyah Moulden showcases her old soul in this performance. While I hope she chooses a song that is younger and fun next week. she continues to show why she might just be able to win the whole show.
Although Troy Ramey got eliminated this week, his rendition of “Free Fallin” is one of the best I heard. His soul was all over this track.
The Voice season 12 just announced the top 12 contestants after a hard fought battle on Monday and Tuesday. But who were the best of the best this season? We take the the best of the best make a top 5 list in this week’s “Best of the Voice”.
Lauren is showing that she is listening to her coach. This is a song chosen by Blake Shelton. Duski has done this for a while and trusting Blake `100% on choosing her songs is huge.
Chris Blue took an extremely popular song by Rhianna and made it his own. He showcased a solid falsetto and made this hit sound like it was written for him. Chris also showed that he might be a dark horse contestant that is going to fight hard to win The Voice.
Vanessa Ferguson is one of the contestants to keep an eye on. She’s extremely talented and she showcased that she can take on a challenge. “Lean On” was one of the anthems of 2016 CHR radio and she killed it.
15-year-old Aliyah Moulden took this iconic song by Duffy and made it youthful and fun. Moulden really made it clear that she’s here to win the entire competition. Moulden also made it clear that she wants to be a big name in the music business and if she is used properly, she can be a breakout star the show has lacked from day one.
Stephanie Rice is one of the more inspirational performers on this season. She’s got an amazing story and she has some killer talent behind it. She took this popular Police song and made it original. Rice shows that she has the chops to sing a song incredibly well and can write her own music.