Gina Vespa – who, sadly, is not affiliated with the motor scooter company – is a GWU graduate currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two dachshunds. A freelance writer for both Diffuser.fm and PopCrush, Gina enjoys combining her love for music with her passion for writing. She has interviewed artists such as Matt Pond and Zac and Isaac Hanson, and she's always on the lookout for new bands to check out.
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Terisa Griffin Stolen as Julio Cesar Castillo Advances for Team Blake with ‘Conga’ on ‘The Voice’
It was a battle of soul versus mariachi on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Oct. 15), when Terisa Griffin and Julio Cesar Castillo – both representing Blake Shelton’s team – came together to perform a energized and entertaining version of Gloria Estefan’s ‘Conga.’
Caitlin Michele Stolen as Melanie Martinez Advances for Team Adam with ‘Lights’ on ‘The Voice’
The battle round for Adam Levine’s team on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Oct. 9) was emotional and epic, as Melanie Martinez and Caitlin Michele delivered a soulful rendition of Ellie Goulding’s ‘Lights.’ While Martinez ultimately won the round, Martinez was not eliminated thanks to the 'steal' button.
Domo Eliminated, Cody Belew Advances for Team Cee Lo with Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ on ‘The Voice’
The opening battle round on tonight’s (Oct. 9) episode of ‘The Voice’ featured Domo and Cody Belew from Team Cee Lo. Following a high-energy duet chock full of choreographed dance moves, Belew was named the winner and Domo was eliminated.
Amanda Brown Stolen as Trevin Hunte Advances for Team Cee Lo with ‘Vision of Love’ on ‘The Voice’
During the battle round on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Oct. 8), Trevin Hunte advanced for Cee Lo Green’s team. The shy 18-year-old edged out world traveler Amanda Brown after their performance of Mariah Carey’s ‘Vision of Love’ – but the latter made such an amazing impression on the judges that one of them wound up stealing her from Cee Lo.
Nelly’s Echo Eliminated, De’Borah Advances for Team Christina with ‘Message in a Bottle’ on ‘The Voice’
Former church singer De’Borah advanced for Christina Aguilera’s team on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Oct. 8), meaning that Nelson Emokpae from Nigeria – better known by his stage name, Nelly’s Echo – was eliminated after an energized, emotionally-charged battle round.
Bryan Keith Advances With ‘Santeria’ for Team Adam as Collin McLoughlin Gets Stolen on ‘The Voice’
Bryan Keith advanced on Adam Levine’s team on ‘The Voice’ tonight (Oct. 8) after a face-off with teammate Collin McLoughlin. However, there was a surprise twist thrown in at the end of the battle round, and one of the other judges stole McLoughlin from Levine to prevent his elimination.
Blake Shelton Completes His Team with Country Rocker Rudy Parris on ‘The Voice’
46-year-old Rudy Parris always had a burning desire to pursue a career in music – but he put his dreams on hold in order to be a family man. Now, more than twenty years later, he has received his moment to shine via his blind audition on ‘The Voice,’ where he put a country spin on the Police classic, ‘Every Breath You Take.’
Kayla Nevarez Completes Team Adam on ‘The Voice’ with ‘American Boy’
Kayla Nevarez brought both soul and swagger to ‘The Voice’ tonight (Oct. 1) with a show-stopping performance of Estelle’s ‘American Boy.’ The 17-year-old's blind audition impressed Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green so much that two of the judges wound up fighting for her – but whose team did she choose in the end?
Nathalie Hernandez Delivers Taylor Swift’s ‘White Horse’ to Team Christina on ‘The Voice’
It’s going to be hard for future contestants to top Nathalie Hernandez’s performance on tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice.’ She blew the judges away with her soulful and charming delivery of Taylor Swift’s ‘White Horse.’ And here’s the best part: she’s only fifteen years old.
Nicole Johnson’s Country Twang Carries Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Mr. Know It All’ on ‘The Voice’
Nicole Johnson sang her country heart out to ‘Mr. Know-It-All’ by Kelly Clarkson during her blind audition on tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ inspiring judges Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton to turn around.
Amanda Brown Brings ‘Valerie’ to Team Cee Lo on ‘The Voice’
It was a close call for Amanda Brown on tonight’s new episode of 'The Voice.' Her cover of the Zutons’ ‘Valerie’ had several of the judges dancing and grooving in their seats, but only one of them hit the buzzer.
Sylvia Yacoub Rocks Rihanna’s ‘Only Girl (In the World)’ on ‘The Voice’
The first singer on tonight’s episode of ‘The Voice’ was Sylvia Yacoub, and she certainly did not disappoint. Her passionate delivery of Rihanna’s ‘Only Girl (In the World)’ caused three out of four judges to turn their chairs.