To have the headlines tell it, rock’s day in the commercial sun is over. Hip-hop and R&Bare the most consumed music genres in the U.S. Hip-hop also captured71% of the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10s in Q3 this year. There are many more statistical examples tracking rap’s rise over traditional …
Read More »'The Voice' Recap: Dedication and Catharsis
The Voice’s top 13 contestants all took the stage for round two of the Live Playoffs Monday night, an episode billed as “dedication week” and featuring some emotionally-charged performances along with the knowledge that two more hopefuls will be sent home Tuesday. The night began on a somber note with …
Read More »'The Voice' Recap: Kane Brown Performs, 13 Finalists Advance
Kane Brown unleashed the rhythmic rock energy of his current single “Lose It” on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice, appearing as a musical guest while results from the first round of live voting were revealed. Staying cool and collected in contrast to the song’s theme of unrestrained romance, Brown stalked …
Read More »'The Voice': Stink Face and Bonehead Moves
Did anyone realize that Blake Shelton had a steal left? He’d only reminded his fellow Voice coaches at seemingly every free moment, so tonight’s “dramatic” conclusion to the Battle Rounds was telegraphed right from the top of the show. Nonetheless, the fourth night of inter-team pairings went out with a …
Read More »See Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton's 'Voice' Super Bowl Commercial
Blake Shelton and his fellow Voice coaching staff have a little fun with country cliches – and each of their own public personas – in a new commercial set to air during Sunday’s Super Bowl LII. Promoting the show’s new season and set on the front porch of “Blake’s Cabin,” …
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