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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Monday, March 25, 2013 - 6:53 pm 
Here ya go!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, March 25, 2013 - 7:01 pm
I love love love Shakira! She is so much easier on the eyes than Xtina. And she seems like such a pleasant person. Usher seems so much sweeter than I imagined.
My fav audition of the night was 16 yr old Danielle that sang the Taylor Swift song. That was the first time she sang publicly and I was so impressed by that. She was amazing.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, March 25, 2013 - 7:24 pm
I'm getting pretty tired of AI so I'm going to give this one another chance this year. Plus I like Shakira as well. That said, I have it recorded and I probably won't get to see it until later.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Monday, March 25, 2013 - 8:29 pm
I only caught the last 45 minutes. Shakira and Usher are much-needed fresh air for this show.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, March 25, 2013 - 9:03 pm
I know Xtina is an iconic singer, but it seemed like her normal tv show makeup and clothes bordered on clownish....to the point of distraction.
Shakira is 4 or 5 years older than Xtina, and really the most drastic thing she does to her natural looks is bleach her hair. She's beautiful.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, March 25, 2013 - 9:39 pm
Xtina was starting to look like Mae West.l
This is the first time hubby and I have watched this show. I like the idea that they listen to the voice without judging the singer's appearance, but I find the screeching of the family members in the room off stage very distracting and annoying. I'd rather just hear the singer perform. Save the screeching and crying for after they're done.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, March 25, 2013 - 9:39 pm
Double post. Sorry. 
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, March 25, 2013 - 10:13 pm
I cried way too many times watching tonight's show! I enjoyed Shakira and Usher as judges.
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 3:44 am
I tuned in to see Usher, I think this time I will try to stick it out longer than previous seasons. Not too big on Christina, either.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 8:28 am
I too enjoyed Shakira and Usher, who apparently talks before his brain catches up (State of Nashville). LOL.
Shakira was a pleasant surprise. She's very personable and holds her own, without being snippy, with the other judges.
Loved when Usher tried to "bribe" the young country singer with Bieber tickets! I never really cared for Usher's style of singing, but I think I like his personality.
Also, I think the beginning song was great. Shakira rocking the Harmonica!
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 8:59 am
I like these 4 judges much better as a group...and while I never have listened to Usher, I always have liked his personality. Last night was my first taste of Shakira and I was impressed - especially with the harmonica.
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Cpaaa04
Member
06-14-2011
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 11:30 am
I absolutely love both new judges. This is gonna be a great season. I think Adam has a good chance of winning again with his pick last night.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 11:36 am
I noticed that Adam was really holding back on turning his chair this year. I think he's looking for something special and found one last night. I actually thought she would choose Usher. I also liked how much Adam encouraged people who did not make the voice to continue on.
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Lake_gal
Member
06-09-2004
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 4:30 pm
Glad this show is back. I enjoy it alot more than the other singing shows. The new judges fit in perfectly. I think this will be a great season.
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Mak1
Member
08-11-2002
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 6:10 pm
Did anyone recognize the short guy in Midas Whale? He is Jon Peter Lewis, 8th place finisher from the third season of American Idol. I did not recognize him. I loved the duo!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 7:43 pm
I was surprised that Usher didn't even recognize the girl last night because he was at Michael Jackson's memorial service.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 8:34 pm
did anyone notice that one of the two guys singing folk was Jon Peter Lewis of season 3 idol? Ha ha . How many previous not winners of idol have been on this show, seems like a lot.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 9:34 pm
He looks totally different.
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Carlpsmom
Member
01-03-2004
| Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 5:59 pm
I wonder why they had someone who obviously could have a career with the show. That kinda turned me off.
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Pam2uall
Member
10-25-2006
| Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 8:07 pm
I am going to ask a question that I am too lazy to research. Has anyone who has been a contestant on this show gone on to make a big selling recording? I read quite often where people say that American Idol is old hat, done, over, whatever. Quite frankly I enjoy watching The Voice more than American Idol; in particular, this year. But, my goodness, person after person who makes it into the top 10 or so of AI, have gone on to at least make a record. Some have done really well. Just wondering if anyone knows how well former contestants on The Voice have done?
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 8:15 pm
I just watched the show this week for the first time in a while and I had a similar question. I loved the show, the judges appear so much better than AI (intelligent, interesting, caring, etc.) and the contestants are all solid performers. Everyone seems to be making the most of the experience. Just a great show. Yet to the best of my knowledge AI is the only American singing talent show to consistently produce contestants who go on to have a significant success in the business. I'm a bit baffled.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Sunday, March 31, 2013 - 9:20 pm
Watched last season, enjoyed it but this season looks alot more promising with the addition of Shakira and Usher. I'm in love with Midas Whale.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, April 01, 2013 - 7:11 pm
I can't even imagine what that pretty blond Julia was thinking singing that awful Blake song. It didn't show one single good quality of her voice. It was practically one single tormenting note through the whole thing. I know she is a good singer, so I am so mad at who told her she sounded good singing that song.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Monday, April 01, 2013 - 7:50 pm
The audition rounds are always pleasing, what I don't like are the battle rounds and the deliberate tanking of one of your people by picking a song better sung by the other person. Like if you have a country singer and a rocker, picking a country song. And the public does not get to decide, just the judges which makes it much a lock for them to get thew final few they want. Why even bother.
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Gurliegirl
Member
06-20-2006
| Tuesday, April 02, 2013 - 8:11 am
I have no clue why Julie Roberts was given an audition. She's "been there, done that." She had a recording contract and she couldn't keep it.
She proved nothing by being on, she sounded terrible. In my personal opinion, I think she embarrassed herself by trying out. I was glad no one turned around. Just proved she shouldn't have been in on the first place.
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