“The Voice” Contestant Adam Wakefield Could Be Our First Chris Stapleton Clone
We all know that Music Row in Nashville can only have one good idea at any given time, and that idea usually boils down to the maxim: copy whatever is hot. That’s how country music went from one big song called “Cruise” from Florida Georgia Line a few years ago, to having the entire country music industry so completely overrun with Bro-Country acts, that’s all you could hear day in and day out for the better part of three years. Finding an original thought on Music Row is as hard as finding a steel guitar. In the vacuum of any true original ideas or creative direction, if mainstream country sees something they think will sell, they will put all their resources behind it and squeeze every bit of life from it until you can’t escape it and it shoots to the highest reaches of popularity for a short time, only to then nosedive from over-saturation in the classic arc of a hyper trend.
With the recent overwhelming success of Chris Stapleton, it was only a matter of time before we began to see clones and copycatters crop up among the hungry masses seeking stardom. You didn’t have to squint to see the Stapleton influence in the long-haired and bearded Adam Wakefield when he chose the exact same rendition and style of Chris Stapleton’s take on the country music classic “Tennessee Whiskey” for his audition on NBC’s The Voice. That same song done in that specific style is where the massive wave of success started for Stapleton when he performed it on the CMA Awards last November. And now it might be responsible for another bullet to success.
Subsequently, Adam Wakefield has given the Stapleton treatment to all his performances on The Voice, including “Seven Spanish Angels,” and the Toy Caldwell song, “Can’t You See.” It has landed Wakefield among the Top 12 contestants on the show, and according to the folks to handicap such things, he’s one of the very top favorites moving forward, with another Nashville resident and traditional-leaning country artist Mary Sarah not too far behind.
Being so similar to Chris Stapleton is not necessarily a knock on Adam Wakefield, at least not this early in his career. The young man clearly has some serious singing chops. Emulating Chris Stapleton is not an easy proposition, and Adam seems to be trying to find little moments to put his own spin on things if possible. If Wakefield’s smart though, he won’t get testy about the comparisons, and instead ride this Stapleton wave to wherever it takes him. In fact watching where Wakefield ends up might be a good barometer on just how much breadth the Chris Stapleton phenomenon contains. We’ve seen Chris monopolize the album sales chart for the last 15 weeks or so, and slay at all of the industry awards. But radio is still elusive, and we’ve yet to get a full measure of his touring capacity.
But no matter where Adam Wakefield ends up (and the track record for The Voice alum is not very good), it could only a matter of time before the Stapleton clones begin to populate major label rosters. The hope would be that instead of just fielding a bunch of bearded soul singers produced by Dave Cobb, they instead take the same insight Chris Stapleton did when he heard Sturgill Simpson’s Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, and got the inspiration for his debut Traveller. It’s about seeing the value of stripping down the production process, focusing more on the sound, the voice, and the words to the songs. Nashville is not bereft of talent, no matter what many disgruntled country music fans may tell you. Many times it’s how that talent is being handled.
The lesson of the rise of Chris Stapleton should not be that we need more Chris Stapletons. It should be that we need more artistic freedom, naturally talented artists, and original ideas. Then, and only then, can Music Row emulate the overwhelming organic success that Chris Stapleton has enjoyed.
April 18, 2016 @ 8:28 am
Finding an original thought on Music Row is as hard as finding a steel guitar. +2
May 24, 2016 @ 1:57 am
+3
April 18, 2016 @ 8:52 am
A lesson on what country music is from Blake Shelton. OK . . .
Just trim it at the end of the song next time.
April 18, 2016 @ 9:04 am
And the oversaturation of Chris Stapleton clones begins…….
April 18, 2016 @ 9:19 am
On the bright side, I’d rather hear an abundance of Chris Stapleton clones than a bunch of pretty boys pretending to be country when they are anything but country.
April 18, 2016 @ 9:24 am
” Finding an original thought on Music Row is as hard as finding a steel guitar.”
Bravo on that line!
April 18, 2016 @ 9:53 am
It’s not like producers just like me haven’t brought them fresh music. All they know is bean counting and focus groups.
April 19, 2016 @ 5:35 am
Bluegrass isn’t fresh…
April 21, 2016 @ 1:50 pm
I record lots more than bluegrass. We have 9 different records going on at the moment and none of them even similar. Thought you might want to know that.
April 23, 2016 @ 11:15 am
I just like it that you think and refer to your music as fresh! 🙂
April 23, 2016 @ 10:29 am
Is that a fact?
April 23, 2016 @ 12:18 pm
Damn right I do. I help my artists sound like no one else instead of making them sound like everyone else. I don’t squash their mixes to death with compression and I still make country records, too, which few people do in this town anymore. Also, it’s not my music, it’s my clients music.
April 18, 2016 @ 9:34 am
I guess it’s going to be better than Luke Bryan clones. I mean, if everyone on the radio sounded like Chris Stapleton, that wouldn’t be the end of the world.
April 18, 2016 @ 1:17 pm
Maybe not, but it will be rather annoying!
April 18, 2016 @ 9:46 am
Can anyone imagine what is going through the minds of all the Pop-Country and BRO COUNTRY artists now? Ha! If Stapleton is the new “flavor” then singers like Kip Moore, Chase Rice,FGL and even the king of BRO COUNTRY Luke Bryan might be squirming. When it comes to Actual results,the only thing that matters is $ales. As the saying goes…”You’re only as good as your last multi platinum Seller”. Let’s see who has staying power after 2017. We are seeing the new “breed” coming in. Let’s see how they handle their success.
April 18, 2016 @ 10:37 am
Soon all the bros will be letting their hair and beards grow in a futile attempt to remain relevant.
April 18, 2016 @ 11:05 am
I’m buying stock in beard oil and hair ties. Gonna be rich.
April 22, 2016 @ 12:19 pm
Don’t forget Sturgill.. None of the Bros know what to make of him. HAHAHAHA
April 18, 2016 @ 9:51 am
Well, Adam has been singing that way since he was a teenager, so I don’t know about a clone…
April 22, 2016 @ 10:01 am
AMEN!!!
April 18, 2016 @ 10:02 am
Take him down trigger hes got my hat. Lol. Really I don’t think this counts, now if long hair guy from florida Georgia line grows huge beard and wears crushable cowboy hat then that counts. People going on these shows don’t have much option for originality. If they play original song it becomes the property of Satan.
Don’t understand what first paragraph had to do with this guy. If your playing bars and weddings that type of gig you gotta play what the crowd wants to hear to continue getting gigs.
April 18, 2016 @ 10:24 am
I will give some props to Blake Shelton for having obviously listened to Stapleton before. He was clearly waiting to show his interest until Wakefield reached that part of the verse where Stapleton launches into those tricky upper-register acrobatics
April 18, 2016 @ 10:35 am
On Saturday I had the bitter-sweet reminder that even though Chris Stapleton has a good set of pipes, after seeing Travis Tritt in Biloxi over the weekend, he did it better and I wish he had a resurgence right now.
Also if any of you ever seen Neal McCoy, he’s actually pretty funny on stage.
April 18, 2016 @ 12:08 pm
I saw Tritt about 5 years ago and he was great. An impressive guitar player as well.
And yes, Neal McCoy is a great entertainer. I don’t like most of his hits very much, but I loved his show!
April 18, 2016 @ 11:13 am
Better than a Blake Shelton clone.
April 18, 2016 @ 12:03 pm
If that means better singers & music as a result & the end to bro country , then I’m okay with that.
April 18, 2016 @ 1:20 pm
AMEN!
April 18, 2016 @ 12:04 pm
Considering how poorly “The Voice” contestants do after the show ends, I’m not sure that he’ll make much of an impact. Especially considering that even Stapleton hasn’t managed a big radio song yet.
The guy from a couple years back, Craig Wayne Boyd, seems like he could be a Stapleton clone now. He actually won the show and almost seemed like he could have been successful (signed to Big Machine, I think his debut single reached #1). Maybe he’ll get picked up by another label.
April 18, 2016 @ 12:41 pm
Blake gave a super pretentious speech after the performance. It made me cringe.
I don’t understand how he releases crap like “Boys Round Here” and “Over” and then talks about how country artists need to protect who’s in “their exclusive club” because it gets too far from country music.
April 18, 2016 @ 12:56 pm
Don’t really think Adam’s voice is similar to Cris, but whether by his design or the show’s, there is defiantly a similar style. I’m still not sold on the guy yet though. Hope Mary wins.
On another note, the American Idol winner Trent Harmon has just declared he will make a country album. With his voice I’m wondering if he is going to sound more like Rascal Flats or if he is going to try to imitate Stapleton. I think he would be better off doing a Anderson East or JJ Grey type album.
April 18, 2016 @ 1:19 pm
“The lesson of the rise of Chris Stapleton should not be that we need more Chris Stapletons. It should be that we need more artistic freedom, naturally talented artists, and original ideas. Then, and only then, can Music Row emulate the overwhelming organic success that Chris Stapleton has enjoyed.”
This is the real money line, in my opinion.
I have nothing against this guy, though. Sometimes the success of one artist can also lead to opportunities for other talented artists who just happen to have a similar sensibility. We’ll see, I guess.
April 18, 2016 @ 1:19 pm
Speaking of Chris Stapleton, what song from Traveller will be his next single sent to radio?
April 18, 2016 @ 1:58 pm
I believe I saw that it will be “Fire Away,” which would make sense since he released a video for it, but don’t quote me on that.
April 18, 2016 @ 5:15 pm
It’s “Parachute”. Just confirmed earlier today.
My opinion? I get its appeal, but it’s the wrong choice for the Country demographic. I’m fine with releasing “Fire Away” to Adult Alternative radio, but a re-release of “Traveler” or “Tennessee Whiskey” would be best for Country if he’s seeking growing airplay momentum, or “Fire Away” or “Daddy Don’t Pray Anymore” if critical accolades is what he’s shooting for.
April 18, 2016 @ 7:18 pm
Yes, just seeing that now. Going for adds 5/2.
I’m fine with it I guess, though I’m still bitter they didn’t release “Tennessee Whiskey” after the CMA Awards. And exactly why did we release the big production video for “Fire Away” when it wasn’t going to be the next single? But then again, who ever said Music Row had half a clue? (see above)
April 18, 2016 @ 7:29 pm
Sometimes fan videos for non-singles happen. It’s not altogether a once-in-a-blue-moon sort of thing.
Still, I agree it’s a wasted opportunity. Frankly, if any album track deserves an artistic video treatment, it’s “Daddy Don’t Pray Anymore”. I bet a powerful video is just screaming to be produced for that.
April 18, 2016 @ 8:31 pm
In the current country radio environment, “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” is probably way too heavy to reach the top. I’m not usually an overtly emotional person, but even I find it difficult to hold back the tears when I listen to it on my playlist.
“More of You” is a hidden gem in the album and a potential hit, as it features not just great lyrics and vocals but also a beautiful yet catchy guitar melody.
“Parachute” is one of the least country songs on the album, which obviously means that it is a great fit for country radio…
April 20, 2016 @ 6:56 pm
I agree it’s one of the least country on the album. It is, however, a great song showcasing Stapleton’s vocal range which caught my attention from the first time I heard it. I don’t have too much of an issue with it – I’d rather see this, semi-country as it might be, do well than Florida-Georgia Line’s “Dirt”, which is drenched with steel guitar. The mix/production on “Parachute” is absolutely gorgeous.
April 18, 2016 @ 1:37 pm
Trent Harmon from American Idol covered Stapleton a few times on the show. Where is the love for that?
April 18, 2016 @ 2:01 pm
I’m not necessarily giving “love” to Adam Wakefield. You could make the case I’m hating just as much as I’m loving. Actually I’m doing neither, I’m just reporting on what I’m seeing. But there’s a huge difference between covering an artist a couple of times, and pretty much emulating them and trying to piggy back off of their success.
April 21, 2016 @ 2:45 pm
Adam has been singing like that longer than he has even known Stapleton existed. I know them both personally, and they are very different artists.
April 18, 2016 @ 2:22 pm
Don’t worry, The Voice is a joke. Every season they tell the world these people are the future and to my knowledge I don’t think one has ever had a Top 10 hit yet. Actually, Raelynn may have broken that seal I apologize. She’ll be lucky to ever do so again.
April 18, 2016 @ 3:06 pm
Meh, The Voice has zero legitimacy as a engine for turning out artists who have any staying power. People were raving about Craig Wayne Boyd a few years ago and now that dude is back in witness protection somewhere. At least American Idol was able to crank out a few legitimate stars back in the day. The only appeal I can see in The Voice is audiences watching it to see a bunch of pop stars fake bicker about wannabe musicians between lines of cocaine.
How in the hell that show still pulls solid ratings for NBC, i’ll never understand.
April 18, 2016 @ 3:07 pm
It’s really Music Blow just feeding pablum to the pukers. But I like the steel guitar line to.
April 18, 2016 @ 3:40 pm
Oh dear god, this can’t be good.
April 18, 2016 @ 3:52 pm
I feel like their is this weird disconnect between the County Blake pushes on the Voice (at least the last couple seasons) and the stuff that he releases. Also Cassadee Pope’s duet with Chris Young is doing pretty well on the radio right now.
April 18, 2016 @ 4:00 pm
I was really surprised Pope was the duet partner. I thought she was all but dropped from her record label by now. I think it’s been around three years since she was in the Top 40 and then her sophomore single flopped. I don’t think she’s released anything in at least 2 years.
April 18, 2016 @ 4:36 pm
Yeah, I’ve observed this mixed message too.
Even more strange is that Blake Shelton has recently released a pair of songs not exclusive to the Country format that are nonetheless better than anything he has released to Country radio since “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking?”
Despite the tepid production, “Savior’s Shadow” wins points for me for its sincerity and actually is a rather emotional testament (it has become his debut Christian radio single). And his new “Angry Birds” soundtrack offering “Friends” may be country-pop, but the country influences are clearly intact on it and I have to say, for a song geared to younger movie fans and families, it works a lot better than the vast majority of his recent singles.
I don’t get why he settles for so little when it comes to his actual releases, yet spares his better material for side projects.
April 21, 2016 @ 2:48 pm
Focus groups…
April 21, 2016 @ 5:09 pm
”I feel like their is this weird disconnect between the County Blake pushes on the Voice (at least the last couple seasons) and the stuff that he releases.”
No kidding ..HUGE disconnect ! ….either Blake KNOWS what he’s releasing is just plain shit or he just doesn’t care about what he feeds his contestants in terms of ” biz wisdom ” . He KNOWS that what they are singing won’t is a hard sell cuz its TOO traditional and yet he keeps lauding them for singing that stuff and crying about how ” country music needs this ” . Travis Tritt is one of THE greatest country voices to NOT be on the radio these days and these newer trad guys on the VOICE are all singing Travis style . Sure Blake knows a great voice when he hears it ( and its not his own ) and Yeah …these guys SHOULD be heard .But how ’bout BS practices what he’s preaching ?
April 18, 2016 @ 4:31 pm
Eh, I can’t say that I’m necessarily bothered by this developing trend.
It was blatantly obvious in foresight that this would be the end result of Stapleton’s success. It’s really just basic economics at play. Granted I’d prefer a richer cornucopia of distinguished talent occupying all twenty spots of the Country Albums and Hot Country Singles charts than one flag-bearer, but at least Xeroxes like Adam Wakefield have measurable talent compared to where we were at even a couple of years ago.
You have to start somewhere. I’ll take this for what it’s worth and, beyond that, we have to continue to do our part to raise visibility of other exceptional talent out there like Chris King, Dori Freeman and the Turnpike Troubadours to name a few in the more artistic sense, and Mo Pitney, Jon Pardi and perhaps Maddie & Tae in the more mainstream sense.
April 18, 2016 @ 4:52 pm
I thought it was decent and he sounded good. I wouldn’t mind hearing more from him although I’d rather hear some original tunes from him.
April 18, 2016 @ 7:41 pm
Yea I don’t know about this one. So the guy covers a popular song on a TV talent show while looking somewhat similar. So are we going to say he was copying Gregg Allman tonight on Soulshine? Adam looks like 90% of rockers I’ve seen since 1968.
I think this is digging a little to hard personally.
April 18, 2016 @ 8:12 pm
I don’t watch “The Voice,” I don’t condone watching “The Voice,” and I’m certainly not promoting watching “The Voice” (despite what some on Facebook might say). But I noticed this article was getting a bump in traffic, so I turned on the TV, and there Wakefield was, singing in the top register with the EXACT same growl Stapleton does when he goes up there, and I almost fell out of my chair. Now of course, this is an opinion, but his singing style is very, very similar. I don’t think Adam Wakefield is on “The Voice” unless his first performance is “Tennessee Whiskey” in the exact same style Chris Stapleton did it. Again, none of this is a knock on Wakefield, but I think the producers knew exactly what they were lining up.
April 19, 2016 @ 6:33 am
I hear ya and I am sure you are right considering most covers on these shows are done in vein attempting the context of original versions. Just not sure where all the comparisons end on shows like this.
April 18, 2016 @ 7:50 pm
Wakefield is not a Stapleton Clone. He is an extremely talented musician with a very wide range. I have been a fan of his since his band Old Man Brown began playing around Baltimore and DC several years ago. The only way to describe that band is southern rock with a very healthy dose of soul – or maybe the other way around – soul with a dose of southern rock. Calling him a Stapleton clone just shows you only know him from The Voice. I am a fan of Traveler but in my opinion Stapleton just screams too much. He just over does it when all he needs is a little inflection.
April 18, 2016 @ 8:16 pm
“Calling him a Stapleton clone just shows you only know him from The Voice.”
Yep, that’s true. And that’s where millions of people know him from now. You can’t expect those folks to be privy to the personal experience of seeing him with 50 or less folks in a local bar playing with a local band. That doesn’t mean Adam Wakefield doesn’t have talent all his own. My guess is he does in great portions. Adam Wakefield from Baltimore and DC may not be a Chris Stapleton clone. But Adam Wakefield on The Voice has been … so far at least.
April 20, 2016 @ 5:31 am
Let me take a moment to rip on Blake Shelton. First, Tennesee Whiskey was originally a David Allan Coe song, so nice try mentioning that it is a George Jones song, but you’re off the mark.
And second, how DARE you mention country history, Blake Shelton. You who turned your back on the genre after making the marvelous single “Austin”. You who called those of us that listen to old country, “old farts and jackasses”. And Jake Worthington still isn’t a country star, even though if I recall correctly you promised us that you would make him one. How dare you talk about country music you sniveling pig.
April 21, 2016 @ 5:23 am
It must be tough on ol’ Flake Shelton to have to critique singers who are ten times better than he is
April 21, 2016 @ 5:22 pm
….and IMO …the same goes for Pharell and Adam Levine . TERRIBLE singers compared to even the talent the voice discards weekly . It must be hard for these gifted singers to have to listen to Blake , Adam and Pharell tell them how and what to sing but they might as well get used to it cuz labels will do the same , if they are so lucky .
I’ve always maintained that reality singing contests lessen your credibility by undermining your vision and your ‘ mystique ‘ with back stories and snippets of rehearsals showing an artist COMPLETELY at the mercy of their ” coaches ” . It shows them as desperate to win a singing contest ….not as true artists with a vision they want to share with the world through music . Bob Dylan , Kris Kristofferson , Tom Waits , Randy Newman , ….none of these guys would win a singing contest but they never sacrificed their respective gifts as true artists . These contests are entertaining , fun , a platform to be seen and heard ….all of these things . But they are NOT the way for an artist of serious unique musical vision to launch a successful career. They are large scale Karaoke contests at best .
April 22, 2016 @ 10:22 am
I guess if the only thing you know of Adam Wakefield’s musical talent is what you’ve seen on The Voice and didn’t take a moment to check him out live or even on you tube you’d make a bogus statement like what was done in this article… Bad reporting my dear. Adam has been singing in this style for quite a while and if you had done your research you’d know that. His talent include Country..Soul… Blues… Funk … Hell if you asked him to sing Pop he’d probably be able to pull that off better than most.
Being compared to Chris Stapleton is not upsetting… Not in the least… But take a bit of time and do your research… Instead of throwing a nonsensical article like this into the world.
April 22, 2016 @ 2:09 pm
I don’t ever think I’ve read a comment demanding that I “do research” that has ever stimulated me to do so, or stimulated me, period.
Nobody is saying that Adam Wakefield wasn’t singing and performing before The Voice. I’m not even saying he’s some exact clone of Chris Stapleton. All I am saying is that there’s a good chance Adam Wakefield doesn’t even get on the show, or that he does as well as he has done so far, without the natural comparisons to Stapleton. They saw a Stapleton-like performer. His first song was the Stapleton rendition of a classic country song, done like Stapleton. This is in no way an insult to Wakefiled, this is just the way it is. Like I said in the article, I don’t blame anybody. The assertion of this article is not that Adam Wakefield will eventually turn out to be exactly like Chris Stapleton. The assertion is that the music industry, including producers on The Voice, are looking for artists similar to Stapleton. And I for one, don’t think that’s a bad thing.
April 25, 2016 @ 10:06 pm
I disagree with some of what you say. Wakefield is still on the voice because he is one of only three or possibly four of all the contestants with REAL star quality talent, not because he sounds like someone else who is already popular. I’m not saying that the others aren’t good or even real good. Nor am I saying that Wakefield is good enough to make it to the top, but I think he has more potential than all but one or two of the rest of the top ten.
If want a demo of what I’m saying, watch the You Tube video of Adam Levine’s, The Voice audition. (It’s there) Ten seconds of listening to him and you will see the difference between real talent and what most of the Voice contestants have.
April 22, 2016 @ 12:01 pm
The Voice is nothing but another fucking game show designed to get the most sales out of the least amount of work…..in the big picture of things…..then winning contestant gets dropped after single 2,3 or 4 tanks….move on to the next season which always seems to begin about two weeks after they praise their new “future of music artist”.
All the while its to promote the “judges” who promote themselves with their approval of any singer.
It all leads to lame shit
April 25, 2016 @ 9:58 pm
That’s crap. No matter how long or short these contestants manage to stay on the show, they get valuable exposure to the public that they couldn’t possibly get any other way. If you did any research at all, you would know that most vocal artists and bands that get a contract make an album or a couple of singles and then disappear from sight. Being on the Voice doesn’t guarantee success, just a chance to be seen by lots more people than they could any other way.
April 22, 2016 @ 12:27 pm
I’ll admit, me and my wife have always watched Idol.. I’ve just had fun with it.
I have my favorites, etc. Some damn fine singers and characters. It entertains me.
The real deal is what comes after.
What do you do with any notoriety you may get?
What do you do with an album and you are out of the Karaoke business?
Granted, some change the songs, re-work, etc.
I don’t mind the shows.
But winning is no ticket to success.. It is just really where the work begins.
Some have been very successful using the shows as their platforms.. Others not so.
Comes down to the albums and songs that come out after.
April 22, 2016 @ 3:02 pm
I feel like if The Voice actually did something useful for Adam coaching wise they would showcase how he is different and teach him to highlight those differences with current artists. Isn’t he supposed to be learning through the process anyway? I mean he can play and sing all the parts on a record prolly by himself. This is only his intro to the world, he’s not even made an album yet and gone a “direction” but doesn’t the article kind of say this?
April 23, 2016 @ 8:35 am
I know I liked his Donny Hathaway cover and his bluegrass band that plays around for a while and I think it’s a stretch to use the word “clone”. I understand your point. That’s all you know him from and who in their right mind doesn’t carefully consider the song selection on a show like this?
A: the ones that don’t win.
Besides, the new Steeldrivers vocalist uses the same growl. Imitation is why we have Lexus. Rich people don’t want a Toyota. But of you imitate it and make them do covers then you’ve just influenced a new demographic. I hate that the industry is all about money, but if all we had were the truly talented musicians out there making it then what would become of the journalists that make their living ripping them apart?
April 25, 2016 @ 9:50 pm
Adam Wakefield is much more comparable vocally to Travis Tritt than Chris Stapleton and a discerning ear finds it easily. Wakefield, like Tritt (one of the greatest and least appreciated vocal talents of the last twenty five years) has the ability to make subtle but powerful adjustments to his vocal delivery that few, if any, of the plethora of rubber stamp artists on the country scene can match.
Wakefield is the real deal and no matter how he fares on the voice, will be a talent in his own right.
April 27, 2016 @ 1:54 pm
I like Adam Wakefield- I watch the Voice. I agree with others that he is more like Travis Tritt than Chris Stapleton. I think he’s a great vocalist, on his own, without comparing him to Stapleton.
May 23, 2016 @ 8:54 pm
I really like A.W. except for one thing… It seems to me he’s not enunciating his words being so close to the mic. I don’t notice it at all when he’s at the piano, just when he’s playing the guitar. I hope he really shows some real individuality or unfortunately he will become another Mark Chesnut-Travis Tritt sound-alikes. And that’s ok too. I’ve seen them both live several times and maybe they don’t care to have the stress that goes on with a big touring schedule. Love all three anyway you cut it.(And I hope they are really happy with their careers.
May 24, 2016 @ 9:05 pm
Adam Wakefield came in second on The Voice finale tonight. He didn’t get the record contract, that went to former child actor Alisan Porter (Curly Sue). The final four did receive brand new Nissans.
Truthfully, I think his latest performances were not as intense as his earlier ones. Perhaps he really didn’t care if he won or not, but was only there to gain exposure for his career. Some of the songs he was given were not exactly right for his voice, in my opinion.
May 25, 2016 @ 7:28 am
I don’t agree. I know a lot of people like Chris Stapleton – I’m not a big fan, but I love Adam Wakefield.