Usher is a wonderful coach on The Voice. He really gets through to the singers how important being in shape is, as is breathing.

I have watched countless singing competition auditions on TV shows. Now, having judged a talent show, I can tell you, how to get winning results.

I watch a lot of singing competition shows, and feel compelled to write this post. The first thing I have to comment on, is the mediocrity entrants.

First of all. WHAT? I had two very talented male singer boy bands Not get to the finals, and guys, Do Not feel badly, because here is what did!

Last year Idol was the worst season of all, this year, was the second worst. I just can’t sit there and watch Randy Jackson use the word Brilliant when someone was just OK. I just cannot do it!! The judges have become cheerleaders for so-so singers,

I am pleased that a Michael Grimm won the show this season, instead of a novelty act. He is the real deal, having heard him live many times, I can tell you he is even better, in-person