The Voice: Are You Hooked?

People.com :    It’s hard to say what was more entertaining on the premiere of NBC’s new singing competition, The Voice – the antics deployed by celebrity coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton, or the singers with the dramatic back stories.

Rebecca Loebe, a young folk singer who had been living out of her car, sang a stirring version of Nirvana’s “Come as You Are.” Another singer, Frenchie Davis, was seeking redemption after American Idol dropped her in 2003 during season 2 for appearing in racy photos. She sang a soulful rendition of “I Kissed A Girl” by Katy Perry.

When Green turned his chair around, he recognized the singer right away. “What up Frenchie?” he said. “You sounded great. What a pleasant surprise it’s you. You just won’t give up, will you momma?”