Envy and jealousy are more likely involved here .... which is why these shows, while somehow remaining popular, are largely irrelevant - except for opening the door to the real talent - the ones who get booted off early on - by getting them international exposure.  The final parts, where "America" gets to vote, is noth...more

Sorry, mom, but with all due respect, you are one of the reasons these shows are so banal.  Michelle is the most unique voice, and a captivating performer who puts her whole heart into her songs - just like k. d. lang did early on (and still does) when she sang with The Reclines and Nashville didn't 'get her'.  Daniell...more

I don't know, but I am guessing Carol means that Michelle is in a league of her own.  And I 100% agree!!!  She reminds me a lot of early k. d. lang when she sang with The Reclines.  Nashville didn't want to touch her because they didn't 'get her'.  Well, looks like k. d. is laughing, right?  I think Michelle's original...more

Blake and Adam play it 'white-bread' safe - that's why "America" is pushing their singers through. To be honest, as coaches go, I feel Usher has been the best in pushing his singers to reach deep and put it all on the stage - which is why Josiah went home : his fear.  Kris, too, kind of missed his chance, but then both...more

AMEN, Nan!!  But then we are becoming more and more superficial in this country.  Not to mention gerontophobic.

Why all the hate, zozo???  Judith is pure class and talent.

Well, for Judith to win, a lot of the teenagers are going to have to stop hating her for a) being 'old' and b) for 'already having her chance with Michael' - sad to say.  I would love to see Michelle pull a dark horse victory here, though.  She has such a nuanced voice, and her performing skills are off the chart ... s...more

As usual with these shows, it is popularity over talent.  Michelle and Judith have awesome talent and are consummate performers.  Danielle is pandering her cuteness.  Now, while she can sing, on the stage she leaves me flat.  The Swon Brothers are good, but Justin was better.  Judith won't get there as too many people ...more

Sorry, but it is the coaches job to choose a song that will elevate their singer in the eyes, ears and mind of the audience, THEN to coach them to bring their best performance.  Shakira and Ceelo really missed with Chris.  He is not a sleazy lounge-lizard singer, yet they pushed him to prostitute himself to the audienc...more