Kimberly Nicole was the most talented singer & show woman on the Voice. She connected with the audience & her performances were electrifying! Koryyn's rich powerful voice and expression was also incredible but needed more nuance & control, more of a gradual buildup and then let it loose! Loved her voice though, she is definitely a star in the making! Sawyer was also excellent, such a haunting and strong, emotional voice. He is very musically talented as is Joshua. Sawyer needs more confidence and experience in expressing and connecting with audience. Given that, he should go far. Joshua has a beautiful way of expressing himself with his phrasing. Sometimes the stage seemed too big for him and his style. Obviously the audience loved him but he wasn't Number 1 material in that setting. Meghan started out well but when she sang the big hooks with the build up she sounded flat and was just yelling. She also didn't connect well with the audience, seemed a little shy or blase about the whole thing. With more voice control she is definitely a contender. India way over the top on most songs and sounded breathy without definition and frequently flat. It may be I just didn't appreciate her style. With more guidance and change in style she definitely has potential. I loved Mia Z and was so glad to see her again! She has an incredibly unique strong bluesy voice. I hope she gets out there!
Marty - 9 years ago
I always thought Sawyer had a unique and pure style that stood head and shoulders above the others. So many of the female artists sounded alike. Many seemed to have a forced presentation. Sawyer could just stand there and sing and send chills down my spine. I believe he deserved to win and hope he is able to maintain that purity of sound.
Suzette - 9 years ago
Yes Sawyer has a great voice but he wasn't a great entertainer. I wish that Kimberly won. American Idol and the Voice just crowned, once again, boring white guys with guitars.
Kriss - 9 years ago
Koryn or Meghan should have won. Sawyer is a good singer, but they were better.
JJCofMAINE - 9 years ago
As to the comment about Megan having only one "bring-back" guest, I believe she had problems all season long being "part of the gang". And, the look on her face as she "congratulated" Sawyer said a whole lot; there was no smile, just "grief". After Koryn and Joshua were proclaimed 4th and 3rd, respectively, they both gave a very sincere smile as they exited. Not so with Megan. So, if you haven't guessed already, I am not a Megan Linsey fan. Granted, she can belt a tune, but her attitude stinks. Congrats to Sawyer, Joshua, and Koryn. I believe you will be hearing great things from all three of them in the near future; and Blake will see that Megan gets back into the C&W sound.
Joyce - 9 years ago
I think the results were predictable, however, I think any one of them could have win in previous seasons. The talent just get better every year. I really enjoyed Pharrell as a coach but The Voice wouldn't be The Voice without Blake and Adam as coached~especially Blake! I wish their "on stage" connection was what it started out to be---a bit of rivalry but I miss the "bromance." I think that was the main reason that The Voice became so popular. At least that's my opinion. I also really enjoyed Shakira as a coach.
Melanie - 9 years ago
I would have been totally shocked and disappointed if Sawyer had not won he was the only contestant who never screamed but sang all his songs beautifully GOOD JOB SAWYER! They needed to raise the volume on Sawyers mike when he sang others, he deserves to be heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Sawyer for staying true to your God given talent you got don't ever let them change you stay true.
Steveo T - 9 years ago
Vernon: Koryn and Megan were far better... In your opinion! iTunes begs to differ, but thanks for sharing.
maria - 9 years ago
The Voice is a singing contest not a girly popularity contest. He sang well but not enough to win and the if the judges are honest with themselves they also know it. If this gones the same path as Idol i will stop viewing the Voice.
Stacy - 9 years ago
I personally believe that Sawyer will be a long time winner and similar to Cher and Madonna, be on a first name recognition level in the U.S. And world.
Lee Ann - 9 years ago
Great show...Season 8 of the Voice was packed with super talent. I'm glad that Sawyer Fredricks won. He and Koryn were the absolute best, getting better and more confident week after week. I think Pharrell truely knows the meaning of being a coach and mentor. I think Blake is no longer the favorite go to coach anymore. Maroon 5's new summer song was a mess. Adam Lavine should sit out a season and chillout. My big disappointment was not seeing Season 7 winner Craig Wayne Boyd do an encore song of some kind. The Voice pretty much cut him out...I hope The Voice doesn't do that to Sawyer on the Season 9 Finale.
vernon - 9 years ago
I understand them wanting a man to win but it was easy to see and hear that koryn and megan were far better
vernon - 9 years ago
I understand them wanting a man to win but it was easy to see and hear that koryn and megan were far better
Mary - 9 years ago
MAROON 5, KELLY CLARKSON,and John Fogarty: Taken us "back 2 Who Go There" Great Musicianship and support for tomorrows young stars. Sawyer and Koryn both number 1 in my book :-)
bill mariotti - 9 years ago
Sawyer definitely deserved to win. I just hope the label that's going to record and publish his music. Doesn't
water it down too much. My case in point. Sawyers blind audition and the studio version of the same song.
Especially the second verse of the audition song. It amazed the judges and actually sent a chill up my spine.
The studio version while cleaner just wasn't the same. So I say let the boy sing with the same raw, powerful,
and emotional voice he displayed during the entire competition.
Sorry if this comment is too long. Its my first time commenting on the internet. I'll get better.
Kimberly Nicole was the most talented singer & show woman on the Voice. She connected with the audience & her performances were electrifying! Koryyn's rich powerful voice and expression was also incredible but needed more nuance & control, more of a gradual buildup and then let it loose! Loved her voice though, she is definitely a star in the making! Sawyer was also excellent, such a haunting and strong, emotional voice. He is very musically talented as is Joshua. Sawyer needs more confidence and experience in expressing and connecting with audience. Given that, he should go far. Joshua has a beautiful way of expressing himself with his phrasing. Sometimes the stage seemed too big for him and his style. Obviously the audience loved him but he wasn't Number 1 material in that setting. Meghan started out well but when she sang the big hooks with the build up she sounded flat and was just yelling. She also didn't connect well with the audience, seemed a little shy or blase about the whole thing. With more voice control she is definitely a contender. India way over the top on most songs and sounded breathy without definition and frequently flat. It may be I just didn't appreciate her style. With more guidance and change in style she definitely has potential. I loved Mia Z and was so glad to see her again! She has an incredibly unique strong bluesy voice. I hope she gets out there!
I always thought Sawyer had a unique and pure style that stood head and shoulders above the others. So many of the female artists sounded alike. Many seemed to have a forced presentation. Sawyer could just stand there and sing and send chills down my spine. I believe he deserved to win and hope he is able to maintain that purity of sound.
Yes Sawyer has a great voice but he wasn't a great entertainer. I wish that Kimberly won. American Idol and the Voice just crowned, once again, boring white guys with guitars.
Koryn or Meghan should have won. Sawyer is a good singer, but they were better.
As to the comment about Megan having only one "bring-back" guest, I believe she had problems all season long being "part of the gang". And, the look on her face as she "congratulated" Sawyer said a whole lot; there was no smile, just "grief". After Koryn and Joshua were proclaimed 4th and 3rd, respectively, they both gave a very sincere smile as they exited. Not so with Megan. So, if you haven't guessed already, I am not a Megan Linsey fan. Granted, she can belt a tune, but her attitude stinks. Congrats to Sawyer, Joshua, and Koryn. I believe you will be hearing great things from all three of them in the near future; and Blake will see that Megan gets back into the C&W sound.
I think the results were predictable, however, I think any one of them could have win in previous seasons. The talent just get better every year. I really enjoyed Pharrell as a coach but The Voice wouldn't be The Voice without Blake and Adam as coached~especially Blake! I wish their "on stage" connection was what it started out to be---a bit of rivalry but I miss the "bromance." I think that was the main reason that The Voice became so popular. At least that's my opinion. I also really enjoyed Shakira as a coach.
I would have been totally shocked and disappointed if Sawyer had not won he was the only contestant who never screamed but sang all his songs beautifully GOOD JOB SAWYER! They needed to raise the volume on Sawyers mike when he sang others, he deserves to be heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Sawyer for staying true to your God given talent you got don't ever let them change you stay true.
Vernon: Koryn and Megan were far better... In your opinion! iTunes begs to differ, but thanks for sharing.
The Voice is a singing contest not a girly popularity contest. He sang well but not enough to win and the if the judges are honest with themselves they also know it. If this gones the same path as Idol i will stop viewing the Voice.
I personally believe that Sawyer will be a long time winner and similar to Cher and Madonna, be on a first name recognition level in the U.S. And world.
Great show...Season 8 of the Voice was packed with super talent. I'm glad that Sawyer Fredricks won. He and Koryn were the absolute best, getting better and more confident week after week. I think Pharrell truely knows the meaning of being a coach and mentor. I think Blake is no longer the favorite go to coach anymore. Maroon 5's new summer song was a mess. Adam Lavine should sit out a season and chillout. My big disappointment was not seeing Season 7 winner Craig Wayne Boyd do an encore song of some kind. The Voice pretty much cut him out...I hope The Voice doesn't do that to Sawyer on the Season 9 Finale.
I understand them wanting a man to win but it was easy to see and hear that koryn and megan were far better
I understand them wanting a man to win but it was easy to see and hear that koryn and megan were far better
MAROON 5, KELLY CLARKSON,and John Fogarty: Taken us "back 2 Who Go There" Great Musicianship and support for tomorrows young stars. Sawyer and Koryn both number 1 in my book :-)
Sawyer definitely deserved to win. I just hope the label that's going to record and publish his music. Doesn't
water it down too much. My case in point. Sawyers blind audition and the studio version of the same song.
Especially the second verse of the audition song. It amazed the judges and actually sent a chill up my spine.
The studio version while cleaner just wasn't the same. So I say let the boy sing with the same raw, powerful,
and emotional voice he displayed during the entire competition.
Sorry if this comment is too long. Its my first time commenting on the internet. I'll get better.