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Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show
Finding Her 'Voice': NY Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show It took just three seconds for New York native Shye Roberts to get Gwen Stefani to hit that red button. The 17-year-old, originally from Long Island’s Glen Cove, ultimately convinced all four coaches to turn their chairs during her blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice,” in an episode that aired Tuesday, Oct. 8. Performing Five for Fighting’s 2001 hit, “Superman,” Roberts had both Stefani and Reba McEntire up on their feet in applause before the coaches made their cases, each pleading for the vocal powerhouse to join their team. “Wow. Your voice is like butter,” McEntire said. “It is just so …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Sent Home After 'Stunning' Performance On 'The Voice' Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Sent Home After 'Stunning' Performance On 'The Voice'
Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Sent Home After 'Stunning' Performance On 'The Voice' Stunning wasn't good enough for judges on NBC's "The Voice." Despite giving a near-perfect performance of Sia's "Unstoppable," 13-year-old Orange County resident Julia Roome, of Warwick, was sent home during the Knockout Rounds of the show last week. "I was just stunned by what you did," John Lennon said after a bout of crying. "A performance like that you can win 'The Voice.'" She and fellow contestant Lennon VanderDoes were both "knocked out" by Alexa Wildish's performance of Cher's "Believe." "There's no steals or saves left which makes this — I don't even have words for it," said Nia…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover
Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover A 13-year-old girl from the Hudson Valley is turning chairs on NBC's "The Voice." Orange County resident Julia Roome, of Warwick, wowed judges on the Tuesday, Sept. 26 episode of the popular singing show, with a cover of Ella Fitzgerald's "Dream A Little Dream" (scroll for video). "The fact that you're 13 and you sing like that makes me want to vomit," Niall Horan said. "In a good way." Gwen Stefani was so impressed that she got up to give her a hug. According to the bio on her website, Julia has been performing since the second grade and released her first original "Steel Glass" at 10 y…

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by Cecilia Levine
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22-Year-Old New Yorker To Appear On Live Shows Of 'The Voice' 22-Year-Old New Yorker To Appear On Live Shows Of 'The Voice'
22-Year-Old New Yorker To Appear On Live Shows Of 'The Voice' Bella DeNapoli, a 22-year-old New Yorker, had made it to the live shows of the singing competition "The Voice." The Long Island native, a resident of West Islip, grew up "surrounded by music," according to her contestant profile.  She has been performing on the show's 21st season, which debuted on Monday, Sept. 20, and most recently made in through the show's "Knockout Rounds." During her audition for the competition, which aired on NBC in September, DeNapoli performed her own rendition of Danity Kane's song "Damaged." After impressing the judges, she chose to perform on judge Ariana Gra…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Singer From Westchester To Appear On Season Premiere Of NBC's 'The Voice' Singer From Westchester To Appear On Season Premiere Of NBC's 'The Voice'
Singer From Westchester To Appear On Season Premiere Of NBC's 'The Voice' A new contestant appearing on the season premiere of the super popular "The Voice," is from the area. Westchester resident David Vogel, of Valhalla, will have his chance to impress the judges on Monday, Sept. 20 when he hits the stage. The show airs on NBC at 8 p.m. According to Vogel's Instagram page, he started writing songs when he was age 13 or 14 and loves to play his acoustic guitar. He describes himself as "a starry-eyed lover.” He said songwriting and performing was something he always wanted to do, but it didn't come easy for him, and still doesn't. "I wrote a lot of songs over …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley's Ian Flanigan May Win Recording Contract, $100K On NBC's The Voice This Week Hudson Valley's Ian Flanigan May Win Recording Contract, $100K On NBC's The Voice This Week
Hudson Valley's Ian Flanigan May Win Recording Contract, $100K On NBC's The Voice This Week The Hudson Valley's own Ian Flanigan, one of five finalists on NBC's The Voice, could win $100,000 and a recording contract with Universal Music Group, depending on the quality of his live performance and how he is received by audiences at home.  Along with finalists Desz, John Holiday, Jim Ranger and Carter Rubin, Flanigan will perform live on Monday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. EST.  The season's winners will be announced after a two-hour episode on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Since first wowing the show's judges in October with his performance of the Zac Brown Band's Colder Weather, Flanigan…

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by Christina Coulter
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Hudson Valley Musician Ian Flanigan Making Return Appearance On NBC's The Voice Hudson Valley Musician Ian Flanigan Making Return Appearance On NBC's The Voice
Hudson Valley Musician Ian Flanigan Making Return Appearance On NBC's The Voice Hudson Valley musician Ian Flanigan is slated for another appearance on NBC's The Voice after he wowed the program's judges with his rumbling baritone and soulful delivery of the Zac Brown Band's "Colder Weather." Flanigan, an Ulster County resident who lives in Saugerties, has earned local notoriety for his rambling string picking and lyrics written to strike a universal emotional chord, will appear in a "Battle Round" of the program at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 after his break out performance on Oct. 16.  "[Are you] gargling glass?" asked judge Blake Shelton, who chose Flannigan for …

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by Christina Coulter
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Amanda Ayala, Voice Contestant From Westchester Who Lives In Mahopac, Drops Debut Single Amanda Ayala, Voice Contestant From Westchester Who Lives In Mahopac, Drops Debut Single
Amanda Ayala, Voice Contestant From Westchester Who Lives In Mahopac, Drops Debut Single Amanda Ayala, Westchester native, Putnam County resident and former contestant on NBC’s hit show "The Voice," is crossing over from alternative rock to pop with the upcoming release of her new single, “Lost You.” Amanda was born in Yonkers and currently resides in Mahopac. She made her first major musical breakthrough at just 17 years old as a former contestant on The Voice. The single is an original, written by Amanda and produced by multi-platinum selling Mike Rogers, best known for his work on top-rated dance-pop hits including “Groove is in The Heart” and “Wiggle It.” “Lost You,” Amand…

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by Valerie Musson
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Westchester Locale Gets Shoutout From Adam Levine On NBC's 'The Voice' Westchester Locale Gets Shoutout From Adam Levine On NBC's 'The Voice'
Westchester Locale Gets Shoutout From Adam Levine On NBC's 'The Voice' Maroon 5's Adam Levine gave Westchester, and one of its largest cities, a shoutout on NBC's "The Voice." The singer-songwriter was trying to win over contestant Johnny Bliss during his blind audition when he mentioned his entire family was from New York (4:08 in above video). "New Rochelle, represent," said the famed musician, who turned around within the first few notes. Levine also used his only block on judge Kelly Clarkson, meaning Bliss couldn't choose her as his coach. Bliss, 26 of New York City, wowed all four judges with a powerful rendition of Marc Anthony's &…

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by Cecilia Levine