With just enough love from America Shreveport’s Duron has advanced into the top 10 on NBC’s "The Voice."
In the live eliminations during Tuesday’s episode, the heat was felt as 12 became 10. Dependent upon America’s vote, Duron was selected to advance with Bryan Keith, Sylvia Yacoub, Nicholas David, Trevin Hunt, Cassadee Pope, Terry McDermott, Amanda Brown, Cody Belew and Melanie Martinez. Heading home, Michaela Paige and Adriana Louise.
Voting will resume after the Nov. 19 live show when two more contestants will leave Nov. 20 when America chooses its top eight.
On Tuesday’s episode, a segment featured the contestants in a "confessional" like booth, Duron noting: "I do have a lot of girls coming up to me. I’m single right now so let’s see how it goes."
Christina Aguilera also aired the world premiere of her new single "Make the World Move" off her album "Lotus," released Tuesday. Aguilera performed the track with fellow judge Cee Lo Green who appears on the recording.
Country music artist Jason Aldean also performed during the show with his recent single "The Only Way I Know," having Duron and Keith join assist him on stage in singing backup.
In Monday’s episode, Duron chose to sing "Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You," taking a modern approach with his Lauryn Hill version. The song was made popular in 1967 by Franki Valli. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, Duron’s rendition of the song moved up nine spots from last week to 63 in downloads on iTunes.
It’s all up to America now.
As most of you know by now, Dez Duron is a Shreveport native that has advanced into the top 12 of NBC’s "The Voice." With his "old soul" voice and "heart throb" appeal, he’s gained a liking by plenty of Twitter followers and Facebook friends.
Tomorrow, two contestants will go home. Until then America must vote for the favorite "voice."
AND THE VOTING HAS BEGUN!
Let’s rewind though to tonight’s episode and recap what’s going on with Dez.
The competition tonight included a showcasing of all 12 talents, and chosen to go in slot 2 was our Dez. Unlike the previous elimination round, tomorrow’s voting put’s no strain on the judges shoulders because they will not vote. Also note, no coach is guaranteed to have a team member in the finale. The prize at stake is the title of "The Voice" and a recording contract. No more steals and no more saves, it really it up to America.
"It’s amazing to get through the live playoffs," said Dez during his intro on stage. He said that the risk of coming back is "totally worth it." The style of music that Dez see’s himself performing is "soulful pop" that is "meaningful" and "passionate."
The song he chose to sing tonight - "Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You."
Taking a modern approach, Dez went with the Lauryn Hill version made famous by Franki Valli. His mentor, Christina Aguilera, said that he had a "crooner kind of vibe." During his stage intro, he also touched on his gospel side and his parents both being pastors with a photo of mom and dad.
As soon as he started singing, the hair began to raise (Coming from someone who usually doesn’t watch these singing competitions, and remaining completely unbiased, this kid really can sing). "Let me love you baby." Exactly.
After his performance it was time for the judges critique. Cee Lo Green was up first. "I thought that your performance was impeccable," he said. He noted on Christina’s past comment saying that she was right in calling him "the total package." He then began saying that he had a natural appeal and a, whoa, sexual appeal - the screams went wild! Followed by "and a great voice, and you don’t have to overdo either one of them." Cee Lo said it made him "super cool.
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