Winter 2006 Mo Tourand
Spring 2006 Shandi Pattison
Fall 2006 Ray Whitton
Winter 2007 Heidi Hurley
Spring 2007 Veronica Swirsky
Fall 2007 Marcie Wyatt
Winter 2008 Heidi Hurley
Spring 2008 Chelsea Wright
Fall 2008 Cal Wiebe
Winter 2009 Denise Valle
Spring 2009 Kim Wall
Fall 2009 Zach Logan
Winter 2010 Bex Giffen
Spring 2010 Marcie Wyatt
Fall 2010 Gary McKinlay
Winter 2011 Mike Bagu
Spring 2011 Amanda Prystupa
Fall 2011 Kim Wall
Winter 2012 Brigit Willfong
Fall 2012 Veronica Swirsky
Winter 2013 Kim Wall
Fall 2013 Bex Giffen
Winter 2014 Nancy Lautner
Fall 2014 Tammy Berger & Chelsea Wright
Winter 2015 Tara Enns
Fall 2015 Micheal Wade
Winter 2016 Kim Wall
Fall 2016 James Cooper
Winter 2017 Bex Giffen
Spring 2017 Ramona Logan
Fall 2017 Ramona Logan
Winter 2018 Bex Giffen
Fall 2018 Brittney Fulton
Winter 2019 Tim Hawryluk
Super League Brigit Willfong
Spring 2019 Traci Morrow
Fall 2019 James Cooper
Fall 2021 Marko Lee Yauck
Winter 2022 Marko Lee Yauck
Spring 2022 Kody Norton Byers
Fall 2022 Becky Campbell
Winter 2023 Darla Boese
Spring 2023 Traci Morrow, Darla
Boese, Tara Enns
Fall 2023 Chantelle Fedosoff, Sara Kjelshus, Ashley Werbicki
Winter 2024 Tara Enns, Marcie Wyatt, Sara Kjelshus
Spring 2024 - Tara Enns
Fall 2024 -
Fall League 2007 Fred Weeks
Winter League 2008 Tim Grummett
Spring League 2008 Gary McKinlay
Fall League 2008 Heather Wallace
Winter League 2009 Marcie Wyatt
Spring League 2009 Viv Delorme
Fall League 2009 Mike McCloy and Veronica Swirsky
Winter League 2010 Mike McCloy
Spring League 2010 Mike McCloy and Veronica Swirsky
Fall League 2010 Gary McKinlay
Winter League 2011 Mike Bagu
Spring League 2011 Mike McCloy
Fall League 2011 Brigit Willfong
Winter League 2012 Veronica Swirsky
Fall League 2012 Amanda Detillieux
Winter League 2013 Brianna Stirton
Fall League 2013 Lindsay Greschner
Winter League 2014 Lori Kennedy
Fall League 2014 Debbie Gibbons
Winter League 2015 Tara Enns*
Fall League 2015 Tara Enns & Tammy Berger
Winter League 2016 Gary McKinlay
Fall League 2016 Mark Lopez
Winter League 2017 Brad Davies
Spring League 2017 Tara Enns
Fall League 2017 Lori Kennedy
Winter League 2018 Danyal Gibson
Fall League 2018 Tara Enns
Winter League 2019 Mayce Achtemichuk
Spring League 2019 Jeremy Kuin
Fall League 2019 Megan Shmigelski
Winter League 2020 Marko Lee Yauck
Fall League 2021 Shirley Lennox
Winter League 2022 Traci Morrow
Spring League 2022 Chris Shmigelski
Fall League 2022 Bruce Brodie
Winter League 2023 Scott Werner
Spring League 2023 Tia Boddy, Scott Werner, Chris Shmigelski
Fall League 2023 Melody Wolfe, Scott Werner, Chris Shmigelski
Winter League 2024 Tia Boddy, Chris Shmigelski, Chris Shmigelski
Spring League 2024 - Melody Wolfe
Fall League 2024 -
League Rules:
-Singing begins at 9pm.
-There are 2 rounds in which everyone sings once.
-Singing order is chosen by a random number generator that I use on the internet.
-The singing order will be posted. Hopefully everyone will show up on time. Anyone missing their turn will have to sing immediately upon arrival.
-Sometimes, people have to leave early, I get that. Feel free to let me know when you arrive that night.
-Just like jury duty, you could be asked to judge atleast one night that you don't sing on. If this isn't an option for you, please let me know ASAP.
- if you can't make it for whatever reason, don't call me during the day. If you feel you must let me know, text me after 9pm. 306-241-5500
- in the event of a tie, the person tying the one ahead of them will take the top spot for that week.
-make friends and be supportive of others.
- 25 pt penalty for not showing up per night.
Scoring:
0 - 10 pts pitch/key
0 - 10 pts emotion in voice
0 - 10 pts presentation
So, a total of 30 pts could be handed out per song.
Tips:
- try and sing to everyone in the room (especially judges).
- be aware of how loud you are. Try to not scream or yell into the mic. A good note that is too loud is just as bad as a flat one at times.
-smile, enjoy yourself.
-don't just stand in the corner looking up at the monitor, give us a show. Karaoke is for the people
who sing on the weekends.
-don't get caught up in the competitive part of things. Not everyone is in it for that reason!
-grow a thick skin. One week you may be first, the next week you may be last. Some of you could be last every week! There are people in this league who've done this for over ten years. Be in competition with yourself and no one else.
-judges like different things. Get used to that.
#1-227 Pinehouse Drive, Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Tuesday
1. Tiny Strawberry
2. Tia Fehr
3. Melody Wolfe
4. Chantelle Fedosoff
5. Lenore Cooke
6. Jasper Campbell
7. Denis McBain
8. Andie Prevost
9. Miranda Weber
10. Tara Enns
11. Danyal Gibson
12. Jaime Drader
13. Liz Banman
14. Mayce Achtemichuk
15. Simon Wourms
16. Rikki Auchstaetter
17. Jamie King-Murphy
18. James Cooper
19. Emilie Donnelly
20. Shane Smith
Wednesday
1. Chris Shmigelski
2. Marcie Wyatt
3. Brady Dishko
4. Dawson Keller
5. Claire Nelson
6. Bruce Brodie
7. Ashley Abbott
8. Brigit Willfong
9. Calbert Walters
10. Donna Van Der Ploeg
11. David Van Der Ploeg
12. Angel Wall
13. Melissa Agarand
14. Morgan Moats
15. Jaime Drader
16. Liz Banman
17. Sara Kjelshus
18. Tracey Holmes
19. Darla Boese
20. Darryl Knutson
Thursday
1. Kasey Johnston
2. Angelle Echepare
3. Cat Muir
4. Shauna Lehmann
5. Melody Wolfe
6. Chris Shmigelski
7. Colten Paul
8. Rebekka Pister
9. Kealy Heeg
10. Kody Norton Byers
11. Danyal Gibson
12. Ashley Werbicki
13. Amber Brauner
14. Celica Downing
15. Dawson Keller
16. Jeremy Kuin
17. Liam Wass
18. Jaime Drader
19. Liz Banman
20. Jake Bergeron
Fall Karaoke League Participants
1st place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - Crackers
2nd & 3rd place Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - The Shimmy's
Most Improved - Network Data Products
Spirit Award - Network Data Products
Top Rookie Award - Marcie Wyatt
Entertainer Award - Ganbatte
Melody Wolfe 11 pts
Mayce Achtemichuk 23 pts
Rikki Auchstaetter 32 pts
Jamie King-Murphy 42 pts
Tara Enns 44 pts
Jasper Campbell 45 pts
Jaime Drader 51 pts
Danyal Gibson 52 pts
Simon Wourms 53 pts
Denis McBain 56 pts
Lenore Cooke 57 pts
James Cooper 57 pts
Miranda Weber 62 pts
Chantelle Fedosoff 68 pts
Tia Fehr 76 pts
Shane Smith 110 pts
Madison Rudnicki 114 pts
Liz Banman 116 pts
Andie Prevost 125 pts
Great job everyone!
JAMIE- First cut is the deepest- This was such a hilarious twist on this song. Not only were your vocals good, but your acting as too! It was so funny how your expression went from hot to cold and back and forth in this song. I would totally let you carve my turkey. Personally I feel like I would be so winded while committing murder but you managed to do it while sounding incredible. Well done!
When you say nothing at all- The way you stayed in character tho. LOL. Thank you for filling that outro with entertainment.
The best I can say is ...
MELODY- Beggin'- Great performance! Vocals were spot on, The rap didn't come through as clearly and was hard to understand.
Rap...more like crap. I was begging for that song to end, also maybe try showering before going out in public.
Everybody wants to rule the world- Tell us how you really feel about your husband.
Meh, it was aight but I probably wouldn't vote for you to rule the world-.
MAYCE- Take me to church- I was a little worried when you opened up because you sounded a little shaky, but then you got to the chorus and I was floored! Your belt is gorgeous! Got goosebumps during the last chorus.
Girl Id go back to church if the choir sounded like you. great mic control, I could feel the way you sang that.
Don't blame me- F*cking crushed it.
I know you told me not to, but it definitely was your fault. Great passion and power, well done.
TARA- Never tear us apart- Great vocals and expression. Love the grit in your voice.
I was there!! Never Tara us apart-. Love your energy, well done Tara, thanks for the smack
What's love got to do with it-
I'd liked it more when you were dead. Your moves girl, do you give lessons, your disco vibes were on point.
JASPER- Always something to remind me- Great props and actors! They added a lot to the song. Vocals were spot on.
Great visuals, you look so happy when you sing and I love that. My eyes have seen a lot of naked and personally there were too many clothes for me. Well done.
Hallelujah- Gosh, thank you for blessing us with your lower register! Beautiful
You have a very commanding stage presence even when singing a sad song. I couldn't help smiling while watching/listening to you. Beautiful
DANYAL- Valerie- GREAT energy. that's hard to do when you're physically limited. I think lowering this song hurt you a little. Your lower register is rich but it doesn't come through as clear as your higher voice.
I feel like Valerie probably would have been dancing more soooo....next time don't roll your ankle. way to still manage to give us a performance from a chair. (thumbs up) (sorry for giving you a hard time about the cover)
Running up that hill- Absolutely stunning! Your vibrato was SO juicy and pleasant to hear.
Fitting song title for you. Sounded great I hope you heal....soon. I can really hear the passion in your voice.
DENIS- Blue Monday- Those eyes of "waiting" cracked me up. Overall a great song for your voice.
Nice power. I cant tell you how to feel, but I sure will feel you and tell you all about how it makes me feel.
Wicked games- very funny expression with minimal "effort"! I wish I could have heard the low notes more.
Quit playing your wicked games with my heart Dennis, Great look tonight, I love the shoes, great power, well sung.
RIKKI- Lovers in a dangerous time- expression was great! I feel you put your heart into it. Felt you reaching a little bit for the high belt in the bridge. Streamers were so fun!
Love the streamers, I can relate to being dangerously in love. lots of passion, well done.
Surrender- So much fantastic energy!
were all seeming a little weird lately. great timing and energy. well done.
TIA- Achy breaky heart- I enjoyed the silliness you brought to the song.
my heart has had its ears shut for awhile so now you're in luck. fun song, learn to square dance
Smokin in the boys room- Great use of props! fun song!
great visuals, fun song, well done Tia. I love your energy.
SIMON- 5 O'clock world- vocals were spot on. I was hoping to see more expression to add to your storytelling.
Five clocks is too many in my World. Nice yodelling, I got the impression you know the words well so maybe try looking away from the screen more.
Wind beneath my wings- Costume and energy were par!
That song flew by, great balance remind me not to pick a fight with you. Loved your visuals, tough song to sing
MIRANDA- Fast car- Overall great vocals. Low notes felt out of range. Was hoping to see more expression because the song is so honest and heart breaking.
I imagine it might be tricky, for you to fit in fast car unless of course its a convertible, then I am in. lots of emotion in your voice and it sounded really good. Im a sucker for visuals which were a bit lacking but great job.
If I were a boy- Your energy appropriately matched the song. Great work. Nice showing off your range in this song.
Boy oh boy I loved the rasp in your voice, thanks for the hat and also the song. well done
MADISON- Under my thumb- Vocals were good. wish you would have done something during the instrumental to keep us engaged.
Under my thumb is another thumb pointing up for you! Groovy moves especially during that nice long instrumental. song sounded good,I would have liked to see a little less looking at the monitor.
Go your own way- you vocally really found your groove in this song.
What if I want to go your way? great sound, well done.
JAIME- One way or another- Vocals were pretty spot on, Low notes feel slightly out of touch. I appreciated the bit of attitude you showed, but hoped to see more of it.
Remind me to never give you my address, sounded really good especially once you found the pitch that matched your voice.
Forever young- I don't know if my body doesnt feel that young anymore. I have to say I'm not a big One Direction fan, but you did a good job. Your song seems to fit your voice well.
LENORE- Love song- lovely voice, was hoping to see more expression out of you, even if you didn't feel like singing.
Love the song, but I don't love being alone with myself. sounded good but lacked some visuals and movement for me personally.
Careless whisper- pssssssst, that was my careless attempt at a whisper. I like this version more than the orignal, well done Lenore.
SHANE- Sound of silence- I appreciate your effort! But admittedly I felt disappointed. More expression! all I can say is .....(silence) Tough song choice, timing was a little off in parts but it sounded good.
Sweet Dreams- A little more movement and eye contact goes a long way. sounded good though thank you.
Thanks again to Amber Brauner and Jeremy Kuin for judging!
Sara Kjelshus
Morgan Moats
Chris Shmigelski
Dawson Keller
Melissa Agarand
Marcie Wyatt
Darla Boese
Tracey Holmes
Brigit Willfong
Jaime Drader
Brady Dishko
Darryl Knutson
Liz Banman
Angel Wall
Donna Van Der Ploeg
Claire Nelson
Calbert Walters
Bruce Brodie
David Van Der Ploeg
Ashley Abbott
Chris Shmigelski 12 pts
Dawson Keller 22 pts
Tracey Holmes 25 pts
Melissa Agarand 30 pts
Brigit Willfong 39 pts
Morgan Moats 40 pts
Sara Kjelshus 41 pts
Brady Dishko 44 pts
Marcie Wyatt 51 pts
Darla Boese 51 pts
Claire Nelson 71 pts
Bruce Brodie 78 pts
Calbert Walters 83 pts
Liz Banman 84 pts
Angel Wall 85 pts
Jaime Drader 86 pts
Darryl Knutson 87 pts
Ashley Abbott 87 pts
Donna Van Der Ploeg 103 pts
David Van Der Ploeg 112 pts
Amber Brauner
Kody Norton-Byers
Melody Wolfe
Shauna Lehmann
Ashley Werbicki
Dawson Keller
Kasey Johnston
Bekka Pister
Chris Shmigelski
Colten Paul
Danyal Gibson
Celica Downing
Kealy Heeg
Liz Banman
Liam Wass
Cat Muir
Jeremy Kuin
Melody Wolfe 12 pts
Kody Norton-Byers 22 pts
Ashley Werbicki 30 pts
Dawson Keller 36 pts
Amber Brauner 40 pts
Jeremy Kuin 40 pts
Colten Paul 43 pts
Bekka Pister 47 pts
Celica Downing 51 pts
Chris Shmigelski 54 pts
Danyal Gibson 60 pts
Kealy Heeg 69 pts
Liz Banman 69 pts
Kasey Johnston 73 pts
Shauna Lehmann 78 pts
Cat Muir 82 pts
Liam Wass 125 pts
Good job everyone! I was impressed tonight!
AMBER- House Of The Rising Sun- Gorgeous, I love your lower register! You bring a really chill but powerful energy and it's delightful. Such a challenging intro! Well done. Don't lose your pants!
Nothing Else Matters- This one I maybe would have put up one for you, it sounded like you were really pushing the bottom of your range but had a tiny bit of room to go up. Still a phenomenal song choice and excellent performance! You saved the show for round 2. I didn't know I could bring my laundry to fold. Good vocals and entertaining!
KODY- Ring Of Fire- When in doubt, give Denis a lapdance. Well done. Setting the bar high. Was that hot sauce in your pants or were you just happy to see me?
Blank Space- Not as strong vocally here - jumping back and forth between the two styles like that can't be easy. But you still sounded great and it was a lot of fun! I love it! You leaned right into the vocal challenge. Thank you.
MELODY- I Drove All Night- I wanted the horses to be brooms with the witchy vibe you had. But I very much enjoyed how perfectly comfortably in your range this song was, it sounded great! You brought plenty of horse power along with the vocal power. Good choice.
Hallelujah- Thank you for running with my obnoxious idea! This is a version I'm less familiar with but it was perfect for your voice. More power vocals! And I get it! The amount of times I get a wig, mask, or my own hair in my mouth and still never learn...
SHAUNA- Womanizer- You definitely struggled with some lyrics, but the amount of fun you were having with the performance made up for it in my books. Good choice for your voice and a well rounded performance, good work.
Valerie- Much stronger vocally, and I was impressed that you kept dancing the whole time. Another solid choice. Good movement. Cut your hair like that.
ASHLEY- Nothing Compares 2 U- Great song choice for your powerful voice! I liked the addition of the tombstone. Always such powerful and expressive vocals.
Dancing On My Own- Another great choice vocally, and getting Shimmy to dance with his mom was a great performance addition. Great vocals again, and I appreciated the performance narrative.
DAWSON- Turn The Page- I'm always a little skeptical when someone brings out a mic stand without any other props to justify using it, but you're really good at using the stand as a prop in its own right. This song has excellent energy for you. I usually hate the mic stand but you used it well with excellent song choice.
Your Mama Don't Dance- I've said before in comments that you know exactly what you're doing, you have a well established personal performance style and it works for you. I loved that you just rolled with it when the mic stand fell apart, great work! Great vocals and energy. Good recovery with your equipment failure.
KASEY- Seven Nation Army-You have the perfect voice for PMJ! I fully expected you to start talking in a transatlantic accent after leaning into that vintage sound. Great vocal choice and face, the song is challenging for a big performance.
Shake Your Tail Feather- Not as exciting vocally, but SO MUCH FUN. Please keep doing what you do. More impressive vocals, plus dance moves! Very exciting!
BEKKA- Sea Of Love- Don't be scared to play ukelele over the track, it can only add to the show! Great job with the timing/phrasing, Cat Power really played around with that and you kept up with her changes. Good vocals and expression with a slower song.
Toxic- Another version that really plays with timing, you did great with it! A few pitchy spots - you seemed to be really pushing the upper limits of your range. But you can do anything in that robe and it will be amazing! Better interaction and energy in round 2. I struggled with vocals because I don't know this version.
CHRIS- Hallelujah- Again, thank you for running with my obnoxious idea. I'm so glad there's a cover that's in a good style for you! More different Hallelujah! You always give us a show!
Walking on Sunshine- I'm so sad your prop didn't fully work, but it was so cool and I loved it! You come up with some fantastic performance ideas. Ok, now that was the actual floor show What's In The Box!?
COLTEN- Slow Hand- I love Conway Twitty! Really wanted to see more from you performance-wise, but you sounded great. Nice love, slow range. I personally dislike using stools because they stick you to one spot, though.
Tennessee Whiskey- There were a few places where you could have held the mic a bit further away, but overall this was a great dynamic use of your voice and a much better performance. Good song choice, and you should grow your hair out. Way more entertaining in Round 2.
DANYAL- Fire- This is a great song for your voice! Not much going on performance wise there, but you knew that. I'm so glad you made it out even though you thought you might not. You made it! Solid vocals & Performance.
First Burn- You were a tiny bit flat all through this one, to be totally honest. Your voice sounded beautiful and I loved the show you put on, it just felt the tiniest bit off from the music. But flash paper makes up for everything, so you're golden. I didn't know this one existed . Better energy and engagement, plus PYRO!
CELICA- Babe- Honestly pushing the limits of "cover version" using the re-record, but it was a clever choice! You seemed unsure on some of the timing, but you sounded fantastic. Is this a cover? I needed some educating. Good vocals.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together- Much better song for you overall, I know it's off Red but your look and energy had some big Speak Now tour vibes and it was fantastic! One tip in general: don't worry too much about what the words on the screen are doing if it's a song you know well. Just trust your knowledge of the song and sing it like you would sing along in the car, because sometimes trying to follow the karaoke track will just trip you up. You're doing great! Despite the opening challenges, this was the stronger performance. Well done!
KEALY- Smells Like Teen Spirit- Your pitch was wonderful, you just had some timing issues. That version is WAY slower than the original and it's easy to get ahead of the music. But you seemed very comfortable on stage and I love to see that! This was a good choice for range, but you struggled with timing. Good performance work.
Mad World- Again, great pitch but maybe a bit of nerves interfering with the timing? In general your voice just keeps getting stronger and I'm always excited to hear you! A slow selection, but one of your strongest performances I've seen trust yourself.
LIZ- Take Me To Church- Lots of great energy and use of props! I loved how into the song you got, and you sounded great. Great expression, and getting into the performance vibe keep it up.
Paint It Black- A little shaky vocally, it seemed like you were less confident on this one. You have an excellent voice and were clearly having fun, which makes everything come through better. Some timing and vocal struggles early, but you recovered. Good expression and energy.
LIAM- Fast Car- I kind of got the vibe that you were more familiar with the Tracy Chapman version and had a bit of trouble finding the key of the cover. But once you found where you were, it sounded great. Not much to add that you don't know, but thanks for sticking it out.
Wayfaring Stranger- You have an amazing voice! One tip: don't cup the mic or get your thumb in the way of your mouth. Hold it by the handle and let Megan use the levels to your advantage. I can't wait to hear more from you! Much better the second time. You've got the vocals, so now work at getting away from the screen.
Thanks again to Jasper Campbell and Denis McBain for judging tonight!
Jamie King-Murphy
Melody Wolfe
Mayce Achtemichuk
Tara Enns
Jasper Campbell
Danyal Gibson
Denis McBain
Rikki Auchstaetter
Tia Fehr
Simon Wourms
Miranda Weber
Madison Rudnicki
Jaime Drader
Lenore Cooke
Shane Smith
James Cooper
Chantelle Fedosoff
Liz Banman
Nov. 28 - Finals
The big night is finally here. Those who made it, congratulations. With the ones who made top 3 in their respective nights and the 15 who moved on, there are 24 of you. Everyone will draw a number at the beginning of the night, with the exception of the ones who came in on the Tuesday practice night this week, so come in preparing to sing first. It's going to be a long night between singing your song and awards so please come in ready to go by 9 so we can get going on time. Awards to follow.
SEMI FINALS & FINALS JUDGING
Nov. 19 - Emery Flaterud & Kim Fehr
Nov. 20 - Traci Morrow & Fola Akinmolayan
Nov. 21 - Larry Lennox & TBA
Nov. 28 - Kim Wall & TBA
Nov. 26 - Practice
Welcome to Finals Week. Those who made it to the finals, congratulations.
Now it's time for some fine tuning. If you come and sing two songs you will be able to pick your spot in the finals. If the turnout is large, then the amount of songs you need to sing may change.
Nov. 27 - Showcase
Unfortunately not everyone can make the finals. For those who didn't, this night is for you. Everyone prepares that finals performance but not everyone gets to show it, and we want to see it. Only one song needed on this night. Let's make this night one to remember.
Nov. 5-7 - Decades
Pick a decade and sing two songs from that decade. Both songs must be in the same decade.
Oct. 29-31 - Bump In The Night
It's Halloween week, Sing something spooky!!!
Nov. 12-14 - The Voice
This night is all about vocals. The judges will be behind a curtain, so just like the TV show, they will not be able to see the singer.
Semi Finals Week Nov. 19-21
Welcome to the Semi Finals. The top three singers of each night got a bi to the finals, for those who missed less than three nights, congratulations, you have qualified for the semi finals. We will be taking the top five singers each night to go to the finals. YOU CAN TRY EVERY NIGHT. You are not limited to only your specific night. You can come Tuesday, if you don't make it then come Wednesday, and if you don't make that then come on Thursday.
Judging Schedule
Oct. 29 - Claire Nelson & Brigit Willfong
Oct. 30 - Kealy Heeg & Kody Norton-Byers
Oct. 31 - Donna & David Van Der Ploeg
Nov. 5 - Colten Paul & Darryl Knutson
Nov. 6 - Tia Fehr & Jamie King-Murphy
Nov. 7 - Melissa Agarand & Darla Boese
Nov. 12 - Kasey Johnston & Sara Kjelshus
Nov. 13 - Melody Wolfe & Ashley Werbicki
Nov. 14 - James Cooper & Tara Enns
I want to thank you guys for having the best attendance and no dropouts this league! Woohoo! And everyone really brought it tonight!
SARA- Dirty Deeds- Way to rock out! And it almost looked like Shimmy knew how to play that guitar haha... You can tell when Sara is in her element, the natural performer comes out, and the voice is exactly where it needs to be.
Hurt- Your pitch and tone are completely bang on. Some beautiful intentional vocal "breaks" strung throughout. Watch how close the mic is when transitioning to those belts, can sometimes be a bit loud. Some screen watching. I've heard you sing this a couple of times before, and it's hard to improve perfection, lol. You always do this one so well.
MORGAN- Hold It Against Me- Your voice is so Broadway, it gave me Idina Menzel vibes. The performance was good too, just keep channeling that inner star. I can't express how much I love your voice. So fricken good!
I Will Always Love You- Definitely got those big belts down! Good job. A bit of an early start, but you played it out like you did it on purpose! Really cute idea to have the Shimmy's dancing, not that Chris can take anything seriously, lol. Strong finish, and job well done.
CHRIS- Walking On Sunshine- Were you trying to win some kind of triple crown- made me nauseous, gave me a migraine. capped off with a seizure. And a water break? Lame sauucccee. Creepy eye contact, creepy dance moves... definitely a Shimmy song. I don't have any pretend mean comments because this was VERY well done. Loved it.
Last Resort- Your "finishing song" made me pity your wife. Then your actual song happened and the incel vibes were so overpowering I wanted to stage an intervention. Maybe instead of a taller chair, you just need to grow up... You had a couple lyric and timing issues, but they were pretty minor. Sitting behind a piano and mic stand for the whole song hurt the performance aspect, and it's easier to sing standing up.
DAWSON- Smokin' In The Boys Room- What a whackadoo band, haha. Certainly gave us lots to look at. Consider replacing your lead guitarist, he made me uncomfortable. don't think you actually needed that mic. Very entertaining and vocals solid as usual. I always hate when I see a mic stand comes out. Mic control is hard when the mic is stationary. Good call having the band and the light show.
Your Mama Don't Dance- Very similar feel to your first song, down to the band mates! You had more control with this one, especially when you pulled the mic off the stand. That instrumental got a little... dirty... but in the best way.
MELISSA- It's All Coming Back To Me Now- Absolutely fantastic vocals. Can't say I heard a single bad note, bravo! You make the hardest songs sound so effortless! A couple teeny tiny wobbly notes, but otherwise, perfection!
I Will Always Love You- This song has wacky timing at the start. Don't acknowledge it if you think something went wrong, just keep going. No one cares once you hit those high notes! That's all they'll care about! And again! I know that first verse is tricky, cause there is next to no music, but you held it together well, and you made the rest of the song sound effortless!
MARCIE- That'll Be The Day- Love that you have such an ease up there, in every way. The voice just floats out even when giving us the grit, and you are so comfortable up there. This is a really fun version! You sounded like you really had to reach for those top notes, but you pulled it off.
I Saw Him Standing There- Again, so effortless. Hit those high notes really well! This was more your element. Seems effortless for you!
DARLA- Let's Stay Together- Aight, so scary pockets is your THING and you should probably do a bit more of them, haha. Got really into it. I've never heard of Scary Pockets, but it is funky! Watch your mic on those high notes, but great job!
At Last- Pretty bang on vocally, beautiful singing. Hard to perform a slow song with a mic stand. I'm always scared when I see a mic stand, cause mic control is harder that way. You managed good mic control for the most part, but some parts got away from you.
TRACEY- Higher Love- First line or two I had concerns you were boarding the struggle bus, then you waved it on by and took your sparkly Porsche to Whitney-ville instead. It's a hard song to sing! I give you props, you are not afraid of those harder songs, and you do so well with them! I'm not sure what the oh's and ah's were for, but all I see is words not being sung, so not sure about this one.
The Best- Felt like you started off trying to imitate Tina's voice. Once you got into it and let it be in your own voice it improved dramatically- relax into it and trust your voice! I love the little stank face you do, it's like giving a little attitude even though it's adorable. I hear you enunciating less, which in your case, is a good thing, t sounds more natural. Amazing job!
BRIGIT- The Story- Those power belts are always your cherry on top! Some of the lows may have been a little too low in your range to come out "clean", but if you had raised it these highs would have hurt so I get it. Such great emotion in your voice. This is a great song for your voice! Very well done!
Lovesong- Such a moody tune. Had the vibe for it. Just needed a prop- boa, fan, etc. to add to the visual a bit more. Vocals solid. I don't know this one, but it sounded great. Both of your songs, you manage to tell the story, even without moving much.
JAIME- Maneater- Very cool version of this song. Seemed to lose a word or two once in a while. LOVE the outfit!! And I love this version! It took you a minute to get into it, but once you did, you rocked it! The first few lines it was hard to hear you.
Year 3000- Catchy tune. Your back up boys were really having a blast! Never heard any version of this, but it may have to go into my playlist. Super fun!
BRADY- Wicked Game- Honestly, I liked your seductive moves, give us more haha! Song was well suited for your voice. Seemed to let some notes drop into a flat at the end of some of the lines. Hold that pitch, don't let it trail off. There were some pitch issues in the first verse, but you did the rest great. Definitely some unique dance moves, lol.
Saturday Night- Would have loved to see a murdered body, or just a body part or weapon. Something to play with during the instrumental. When you pick a creepy song, lean in to the creep. You should have asked Megs to turn the music down, you were very overpowered by the track. Once you found your Groove- it sounded great. I appreciate the mic control on those louder notes.
DARRYL- Nothing Compares 2 U- Really great emotion in voice. Loved some of your lower quieter notes best. Grit is good, but let it ebb and flow with that gentler feel. Your natural rasp was made for this! I can see some nerves happening, but you did so well with this one! Now we just gotta get you some props.
Fast Car- You did a nice job on this one. A couple wonky notes but overall very good. I can see you're getting more animated while you sing, and I can't wait for the day you unleash your energy! Great job tonight.
LIZ- Take Me To Church- Some small timing issues, but your voice sounded lovely, such a beautiful tone & quality in it. Love the prop! You ran into timing issues in the first chorus, try tapping your foot, to tap your leg, snap fingers, anything that will help keep the beat. You'll get there, you have the voice!
Jolene- Just some song knowledge issues. It would be a good choice that suits your voice, just need to practice a few more times with the track to get the timing and phrasing right. Anyone who knows me knows I HATE this song! You had the right look, but a lot of timing issues. (PS ladies, if your man is calling your friends name, and that friend is trying to take your man, let them both go)
ANGEL- Landslide- A little quiet at first but otherwise no issues vocally. Pitch, timing, phrasing all good. Hard song to perform. Where I tell a lot of people to back off the mic, you have the opposite problem, I had a hard time hearing the first verse. Once you punched it up that little bit, it sounded amazing... as always.
Safe In The Arms Of Love- I've heard you do this one before- I know you know it!!! Was hoping for a bit more movement during it since I'm sure you can do it on autopilot. You are too hard on yourself, it sounded great from where I was sitting. You just need to grab some props and move around, and you could be in the top.
DONNA- Blue- Very nice yodeling, and good job on key change! A Few small timing and pitch issues. You had some phrasing problems with the "chorus". After Blue, it needs that "oh so lonesome". You did it on the last line, but I fear it was too late.
Unchained Melody- Lovely job on this one, the high note, YES! There were some timing issues, but your voice is so beautiful, so I didn't mind so much. Good job.
CLAIRE- Papa Don't Preach- Love the outfit. This song needs to ooze attitude, some of that came out after shucking the jacket! Pitch was good, just push those notes out with confidence. I didn't know this version exists... it sounds better than the OG! You got a little quiet in parts, but you looked like you were having fun!
Unbreakable Heart- Very Pretty song. Love the sparkly shoes. Push those notes from lower in your stomach! I didn't know this song, but it is very sweet, and you sounded great singing it.
CALBERT- Can't Help Falling In Love- I love this version of this song, and could tell you do as well. Just get further out of that corner and let us all see more of that joy! This is definitely my fave version of this song! It's easy to see that you enjoy this one too, you were on time, and for the most part on key! Great job.
Red Red Wine- Start of song caught you off guard and seems it threw you a bit- started off-key and had trouble finding it. This was just a great week for you. You knew your songs pretty well, and minus a few pitch issues, t was amazing.
BRUCE- I'll Be There- This song has some tricky timing and... you did it! Saw those little dance steps & hand gestures, give us more of that. You could spot the lyrics you weren't as familiar with cause I could barely hear you. The chorus was great. Make sure you're enunciating.
Third Rate Romance- Nice use of Melissa as your human- prop, some grooving in the instrumental. Can't say I know this one, but from the sounds country which would explain that. From what I could hear, it sounded good to me.
DAVID- The Last Saskatchewan Pirate- You had a lot of fun with this song! Some pitch issues, but still super enjoyable because of your energy. Started off with some timing issues, but once you caught up, it was a lot of fun! The costume, the energy, amazing job!
Bad Company- Would have liked to see more of the energy from the 1st song brought into this one. This is a high energy song, and you let Shimmy do all the moving... don't let your co-stars outshine you.
Thanks again to Tara Enns and Melody Wolfe for judging tonight!
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