NBC’s ‘The Voice’ finale spoilers: Matt McAndrew, Chris Jamison, Craig Wayne Boyd, Damien choices
We can tell you now all of the songs that will be performed during Monday night’s episode. Given that some of these are potential winner’s singles, not all of them are going to be familiar. Update: Click here to read our review of tonight’s episode.
Chris Jamison
Justin Timberlake, “Cry Me a River” – Chris’ goal here should be trying to cap into all of that Timberlake nostalgia with this song. It’s a powerful song, but it may not be enough of a hook to get people buying it instantly.
Robin Thicke, “Lost Without U” (with Adam Levine) – It’s in that Chris vein of being a hot, steamy song, but it’s a risk. It may alienate some of the audience with the lyrics, but it is perfect for him and Chris to perform together.
“Velvet” – We couldn’t preview the song on iTunes. This could be the winners’ single from him.
Craig Wayne Boyd
Alabama, “In Pictures” – A very emotional song about fatherhood. Basically, a great appeal to the country / sentimental voting base. He and Blake Shelton are very smart with these song choices.
Randy Houser, “Boots On” (with Blake Shelton) – We’re torn on this one. The studio version is nothing special, and many of Blake’s collaborations for the show never end up being anything that amazing.
“My Baby’s Got a Smile on Her Face” – Generic country-rock, but it sounds like a winner’s single, and who knows? Maybe it could do well on the radio.
Damien
Donny Hathaway, “A Song For You” – We’ve never understood why this song is so beloved by singing-show contestants. It does not have that much of a melody, and never sells that well unless you nail every note.
Elton John, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” (with Adam Levine) – A classic song. Probably the right choice, but we don’t know why this song makes sense as a duet.
“Soldier” – May be the winner’s single, but like with Chris, we couldn’t preview it on iTunes.
Matt McAndrew
Wizard of Oz, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – We were expecting that classic acoustic arrangement we’ve heard a lot lately. Still, the studio version is actually a little more classic and whimsical. Lovely.
Maroon 5, “Lost Stars” (with Adam Levine) – Hey, how fitting! It’s a Maroon 5 song! It actually does sound good for Matt.
“Wasted Love” – The possible winner’s single. We cannot find the lyrics for it online, but it seems to be a pretty interesting tune.
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tonightthemoon
December 16, 2014 @ 5:06 am
Matt’s performance of Over the Rainbow was beyond terrible. If he wins the voice, it’s because Adam has done a very good job with his mini-Matt commercials, declaring him the winner over and over again to all of the teeny/tweenyboppers who vote. Craig is the true voice winner this year.
Eric
December 15, 2014 @ 11:48 pm
unfortunately, Chris’ single is far too raunchy (and I dislike the weird 80s vibe it gives) to win this show.
I mean the lyrics are really quite explicit.
Mary Taylor
December 15, 2014 @ 10:07 pm
Lost Stars is not a Maroon 5 song! It was written by Gregg Alexander for the movie ‘Begin Again’ that Adam had a role in.