The Voice Season 2 Begins

The Voice is back on NBC and Season 2 seems to be starting off with even more talented singers than last year. It is great seeing the same celebrities (Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton) back for another round of tongue in cheek abuse of each other and obvious fondness and admiration for each others talents. Carson Daly is back as the Host with his charismatic smile and relaxing charm that rounds out this entertaining reality competition.  

Yes this is a serious competition for singers and it's a reality show, but this is not cut from the same cloth as other sub par popular singing shows. The positive nature and supportive vibe is unlike any of it's competitors (other than The Sing-Off), and does not revel in the misery of the broken dreams of their competitors. In last nights episode Christina was very supportive and happy to give good constructive criticism to the only performer of the night not to get a single chair turned. He was a nice guy and a good singer who's nerves got the best of him and instead of mockery and laughter he received praise and applause from the audience and celebrities. What a refreshing experience. Now he can go home and work twice as hard on his goals instead cowering in a dark corner with his tail between his legs. 

That is one of the many things that make The Voice the most watchable programming on television today. Positivity Breeds Positivity! I am a sucker for a train wreck like every one else is, but when that has become the premise behind many tv shows what does that say about us as a culture and people. The humiliation of  other human beings and public crushing of their spirit is not inspiring tv, and is exactly why people are falling in love with NBC's The Voice. They do not have celebrity judges degrading the talent, but they are mentors instead. They are arguing with each other and fighting for the opportunity to work with the competitors side by side and help them become the best entertainer they can be. Sure there is only one winner in the end, but if you look at the blossoming careers of many of last years contestants then you will realize that they were all winners. 

"The Voice could teach Charlie Sheen a thing or two about Winning." 

GRADE: A+

Executive Producer

K.C. Murdock