If a passion for music and a knack for writing make a career, then color Amanda Hensel lucky. She is the product of writers -- apparently when you add two news journalists together, you get one music journalist. She currently resides in 'the live music capital of the world,' where she snagged a journalism degree from the University of Texas. Although she's grounded in Austin, Hensel's name travels -- in her short career, she has cited her passion writing for AOL Music Blog, Fringe Magazine, the Houston Press and various other publications.
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Jermaine Paul Goes ‘Against All Odds’ With Phil Collins Cover on ‘The Voice’
Team Blake truly found their 'voice' against Team Christina on tonight's live episode of 'The Voice.' Judge favorite Jermaine Paul went up to bat with a lesser-known song -- at least for the younger viewers -- in hand, absolutely murdering Phil Collins' 'Against All Odds'... in a good way.
Erin Willett ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ and ‘The Voice’ Stage With Adele Performance
Erin Willett set the mood and essentially brought down the house with her performance of 'Set Fire to the Rain' on Monday's 'The Voice' episode. Adele who? Just kidding, but Erin is good -- really good -- maybe even good enough to win.
Pip Rocks ‘The Voice’ Stage With the Killers’ ‘When You Were Young’
Sadly, what they say may actually be true -- nice guys finish last. Pip was respectable in his attempt to show his "edgy rocker" side on Monday's episode of 'The Voice,' delivering a grittier-than-normal number in the Killers' 'When You Were Young.' But at the end of the day, even the judges agree that he's still a kid named Pip with a bowtie addiction and raging dimples.
Tony Vincent Reiterates That ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’ on ‘The Voice’
Team Cee Lo's Tony Vincent slapped on his eyeliner and hit 'The Voice' stage on Monday, cashing in his tears and fears for what could be the last time. The Broadway performer delivered a rather meh rendition of Tears for Fears' 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World,' and he'll have to really push for votes to see his way into next week.
James Massone Wins the Female Vote With Norah Jones’ ‘Don’t Know Why’ on ‘The Voice’
If you didn't know why James Massone has made it this far in 'The Voice' competition before tonight, you should be well aware now. The sweet-natured Bostonite tried a different kind of song on for size during the Team Cee Lo vs. Team Adam live shows episode, singing Norah Jones' 'Don't Know Why' -- much to the delight of, well, everyone.
Cheesa Pleads ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’ on ‘The Voice’
We'd all but forgotten about Hawaii's claim to fame, Cheesa -- and the rest of Team Cee Lo -- until she launched 'The Voice' live shows on Monday supporting her home state with Thelma Houston's 'Don't Leave Me This Way.'
Charlotte Sometimes Brings Paramore’s ‘Misery Business’ to ‘The Voice’ Live Shows
Charlotte Sometimes was diagnosed with a jaw disease at age 14, but you wouldn't know it by listening to her, because girlfriend has mad vocals. Tonight on 'The Voice,' Paramore's 'Misery Business' was on her plate, and boy did we eat it up.
Erin Willett Proves She’s ‘Living for the City,’ and Her Father, on ‘The Voice’
If you've been tuned into 'The Voice,' you know the heartbreaking story of Erin Willett, whose sweet father passed away after seeing her to the Battle Rounds. The curly-haired vocalist has said from the beginning that she's doing this for her dad -- she just wants to make him proud -- and we know he is after tonight's performance.
Will Lindsey Pavao’s ‘The Voice’ Live Shows Performance Make Her ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’?
There's no arguing that 'The Voice' hopeful Lindsey Pavao has something special which sets her apart from her fellow contenders, but that may have been masked by her stage performance during Monday's Live Shows.
Jermaine Paul Dances Into ‘The Voice’ Live Shows With ‘Living on a Prayer’
We weren't quite sure how 'The Voice' Live Shows were going to work this season, as NBC is still straightening out the kinks of their relatively new show. But Jermaine Paul took the stage first, and he did so with a vengeance, laying the groundwork with Bon Jovi's late night hit 'Living on a Prayer.'