On ‘The Voice’ and ‘Live In The D’

From Tati Amare – TV competition shows have become a staple of modern-day American culture. We’ve become enthralled with the rivalry from cooking showdowns to singing battles, and there seems to be no end in sight to what genre they’ll venture into next. These shows provide endless hours of entertainment for viewers, and they provide a platform for aspiring individuals to showcase their skills, pursue their dreams, and potentially change their lives. Years ago, my adventure seeking uncle wanted me and him to try out for the show “Amazing Race” but our schedules never permitted for that kind of time off. The last thing he mentioned was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro... needless to say this hasn’t happened. (and likely will not LOL) I’m adventurous... but I have my limits.

My guest co-host this week knows her fare share about competition shows.... Beth Griffith-Manley is very well known in Detroit and Metro Detroit as a singer and as a backup singer who has toured the world with big names like Kem, Anita Baker, the O’Jay’s AND she was on season 16 of “The Voice”, which you can watch on Local 4. It’s really been an eye-opening experience to spend time with Beth and get her perspective on the unique experience of being on John Legend’s team and what she gained from her time on the show. Having worked in TV for many years, I knew the schedule was likely intense and demanding while forcing contestants to be always on their A-game, but to hear just how much so was mind-boggling. It looks like such a glamorous experience on TV that it’s easy to forget the hard work and gigantic team of people it takes to bring to life an intricate production like “The Voice” to all of us. Beth told me that it was the experience of a lifetime, she’s grateful for the opportunity, everything she learned, and the incredible growth she gained from it. It’s good to see and hear that it was the kind of experience we all hope it would be.

Let’s hope these shows will inspire more journeys and launch careers while they continue to be an integral part of our television landscape (with no end in sight).

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