My favorite singer won "The Voice" on Tuesday night...Danielle Bradbery, who was born just 51 years after the singer that performed before she was pronounced the winner, Cher.
None of the previous winners of "The Voice" have gone on to much recording success (wherefore art thou, Jermaine Paul?). I predict that Danielle certainly has a chance with her pitch-perfect renditions of country songs. Now that young Taylor Swift is "feelin' 22," Bradbery can certainly fill the "teen country star" niche that Swift has left behind. The producers of the show know that, too--it was certainly no coincidence that she performed with young country heartthrob Hunter Hayes on Tuesday night.
My only concern is--and here, I can't help but be a dad--the impact of sudden stardom on a 16-year-old girl that just finished her sophomore year of high school and, up until now, sang only in her bedroom. Those that follow music closely know what a grind remaining in the spotlight can be and the resulting rebellious behavior that occurs.
Bradbery was probably not ready to launch a full-scale musical career and I wonder how she'll continue her education and have a normal life. Hopefully, Blake Shelton will steer her toward some people who can take care of her, as he's already mentored another young "Voice" star, Raelynn.
I think the Swon Brothers will also have a successful country career as small vocal groups are certainly dominating the charts these days.
I do wonder about Michelle Chamuel...she has an incredible voice and definitely can handle pop vocals. But in a world dominated by performers with limited range and auto-tune...I wonder what type of material she'll be able to access for her first album.
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