I was tweeting up a storm last night watching NBC’s new show The Voice. In the past I’ve not been a fan of many reality TV shows – they always seem to highlight personality traits that I feel like we should be working on banishing, not praising. The Voice is truly exceptional in concept and the hefty amount of inspiration it leverages. Here’s what I found so refreshing about the show:
Coaching, not judging
The 4 coaches, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton, are exactly that. They are there to impart their wisdom and experience to their chosen teammates. It’s mentoring at its best.
It’s not about looks
The coaches are choosing their teams solely based on vocal ability, not looks or stage performance. They are looking for raw, true talent and not pretty faces. Finally, we’re getting back to what matters most in music: the music.
The back stories are incredible
There is a real human element to these contestants. They are singing their hearts out and I love that their stories are given to us before we ever see them step out on stage. Some of them actually made me tear up, and with the context of their personal history, their music is that much more meaningful.
Humor
I loved watching the coaches duke it out for their team members of choice. And all the while they keep their senses of humor alive and well, which only bolstered their heartfelt comments. “Serious, but fun” lives up to the show’s promise to viewers.
Carson Daly
I love that he’s backstage with the contestants and their loved ones. He’s a gentleman, supportive to all (whether they get a coach of not), and collecting those beautiful histories of the contestants to share with us. He’s perfect.
Apple’s in on it
The opening number of Crazy done by the 4 coaches is not to be missed. Immediately I went to iTunes and saw that The Voice was the opening page of the iTunes store and that I could purchase all of the singles from the contestants, as well as see specialized play lists created by the coaches. Brilliant and a surprising delight.
American Idol, you’ve been trumped. This show is going to change the game in reality TV. Well done, NBC. Already looking forward to next week!
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Writer. Health, education, and art advocate. Theater and film producer. Visual artist. Product geek. Proud alumnae of the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia (MBA). Inspired by ancient wisdom & modern tech. Proliferator of goodness. Opener of doors. Friend to animals. Fan of creative work in all its wondrous forms. I use my business skills to create passion projects that build a better world. I’ve been called the happiest New Yorker, and I try hard to live up to that title every day.
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My career has stretched across Capitol Hill, Broadway theatre, education, nonprofit fundraising, health and wellness, and Fortune 500 companies in retail, media, entertainment, technology, and financial services. I’ve been a product developer and product manager, theater manager, strategic consultant, marketer, voice over artist, , teacher, and fundraiser. I use my business and storytelling to support and sustain passion projects that build a better world. In every experience, I’ve used my sense of and respect for elegant design to develop meaningful products, services, programs, and events.
While building a business career, I also built a strong portfolio as a journalist, novelist, freelance writer, interviewer, presenter, and public speaker. My writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, PBS.org, Boston.com, Royal Media Partners publications, and The Motley Fool on a wide range of topics including business, technology, science, health, education, culture, and lifestyle. I have also been an invited speaker at SXSW, Teach for America, Avon headquarters, Games for Change, NYU, Columbia University, Hunter College, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. The first book in my young adult book series, Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters, was acquired by a publisher and launched in November 2017. I’m currently working on the second book in the series.
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I was tweeting up a storm last night watching NBC’s new show The Voice. In the past I’ve not been a fan of many reality TV shows – they always seem to highlight personality traits that I feel like we should be working on banishing, not praising. The Voice is truly exceptional in concept and the hefty amount of inspiration it leverages. Here’s what I found so refreshing about the show:
Christa Avampato 
Christa,
It’s great to know that you are enjoying the show.
It is refreshing to be free of shallow contestants and even more superficial judges. It is unfortunate to judge people based on looks when we should be searching for talent.
I wonder how NBC came up with this idea. It seems like it would be fun to watch and the human angle can pull you in.
The human element is endearing because of the “blood, sweat and tears” involved in trying to make the grade. Contestants want to achieve their dream at a great personal cost. And some of them actually make it and that is great.
Keep on writing such posts and keep us updated about your activities and ideas. Your posts are memorable, interesting.
Cheerio.
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Hi Archan,
Refreshing is the perfect word for the show! I also love that age doesn’t matter either and that the coaches are the ones making the choices, avoiding the popularity contest.
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