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The Sing-Off
(The Sing Off)Genre Reality television Format Interactive Presented by Nick Lachey Judges Ben Folds
Shawn Stockman
Nicole Scherzinger (2009–2010)
Sara Bareilles (2011–present)Theme music composer Dylan Berry, Mike Geier Composer(s) Dylan Berry, Mike Geier, The House Jacks Country of origin United States
CanadaLanguage(s) English No. of seasons 3 No. of episodes 9 Production Executive producer(s) Joel Gallen
Sam Weisman
Deborah Jelin NewmyerProducer(s) Deke Sharon Broadcast Original channel NBC Picture format HDTV Original run December 14, 2009 – present External links Website Production website The Sing-Off is an American television singing competition featuring a cappella groups. It premiered on NBC on December 14, 2009, and is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
It is hosted by Nick Lachey (formerly of the boy band 98 Degrees), with judges Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman (of the R&B vocal group Boyz II Men), and originally Nicole Scherzinger, later replaced by Sara Bareilles.[1] The show's music staff all come from the a cappella community:[2] Deke Sharon, Bill Hare, Ed Boyer and Ben Bram.
A capella groups from the United States, including Puerto Rico, are chosen by audition and advanced in the competition based on judges' eliminations until the finale, with the winners being determined by viewer votes.
The program has featured guest appearances by various popular artists, including Bobby McFerrin, Natasha Bedingfield, Jay Sean, Smokey Robinson, Neil Diamond, Boyz II Men, and Sara Bareilles.[3][4]
On February 22, 2011, The Sing-Off was renewed for a third season and is slated to air on September 19, 2011.[5] Unlike previous seasons, this will start in September and will have more episodes produced.
Season Ep # First Airdate Last Airdate Season 1 4 December 14, 2009 December 21, 2009 Season 2 5 December 6, 2010 December 20, 2010 Season 3 11[6] September 19, 2011 November 28, 2011[7] Contents
Season 1: 2009
The Sing-Off Season 1 Broadcast from December 14, 2009–December 21, 2009 Judges Ben Folds
Shawn Stockman
Nicole ScherzingerHost(s) Nick Lachey (NBC) Broadcaster NBC Winner:
NotaOrigin San Juan, Puerto Rico Song "Down" Genre(s) Pop Runner-up Beelzebubs The show featured eight a cappella groups performing popular songs live. The winner's prize was $100,000 and an Epic Records/Sony Music recording contract.[8]
The first episode saw all eight groups perform together, and then they began to perform as individual groups singing their signature songs. The first four performed with one, Face, being eliminated. Then the next group of four performed with Solo being sent off.
The second episode saw all six groups perform two songs: in the first half of the show, each group performed one big hit from recent years; and in the second half, they each sang one "guilty pleasure" song. In the end, Noteworthy was eliminated.
The third episode had the five remaining groups perform a medley from a classic artist, after which the judges sent Maxx Factor home. In the second part of the show, the four remaining groups performed songs that the judges picked specifically to showcase each group's strengths, after which The SoCals were sent off.
At the end of the third show, viewers were asked to call or text to vote for one of the remaining groups, Voices of Lee, The Beelzebubs, and Nota. The group with the most votes was revealed in the finale, and in the end Voices of Lee was revealed to come in third place halfway through the finale, with Nota being declared winners the final five minutes.
Groups
Contestant School Finish Number
of membersNota
San Juan, Puerto RicoNA Winners 6 The Beelzebubs
Medford, MassachusettsTufts University Second 12 Voices of Lee
Cleveland, TennesseeLee University Third 10 The SoCals
Los Angeles, CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California Eliminated
Episode 38 Maxx Factor
Baltimore, MarylandNA Eliminated
Episode 34 BYU Noteworthy
Provo, UtahBrigham Young University Eliminated
Episode 29 Solo
Omaha, NebraskaNA Eliminated
Episode 17 Face
Boulder, ColoradoNA Eliminated
Episode 16 Song History
Season 2: 2010
The Sing-Off Season 2 Broadcast from December 06, 2010–December 20, 2010 Judges Ben Folds
Shawn Stockman
Nicole ScherzingerHost(s) Nick Lachey (NBC) Broadcaster NBC Winner:
CommittedOrigin Huntsville, Alabama Song "We Are the Champions" Genre(s) Gospel and Pop Runner-up Street Corner Symphony Main article: The Sing-Off (season 2)In the second season of the show, premiering on December 6, 2010, the number of groups was increased from 8 to 10, with all acts coming from the United States. Nick Lachey returned as host for the second season, as well as the three judges Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman and Nicole Scherzinger.
The program aired for 5 nights on December 6, 8, 13 and 15, followed by a finale on December 20, 2010 (between 8-10 p.m. ET each night). The season premiere averaged 8.5 million viewers[citation needed].
In the first episode, the groups sang their signature songs, in which Pitch Slapped and Men of Note were the first two groups eliminated.
In the second episode, the remaining 8 groups were to sing a modern song that was released in the past 5 years. In the end, Eleventh Hour and The Whiffenpoofs were eliminated, leaving 6 groups in the competition.
The assignment for the third episode was to cover a rock song and a "guilty pleasure" piece, in which Groove for Thought was eliminated.
The fourth episode's challenge was to sing a medley of songs by a noteworthy artist. On the Rocks was eliminated after this phase. In the next part of the episode, the remaining groups performed songs chosen specifically for them by the judges. One more group was supposed to be eliminated, but the judges chose to put all four groups through to the public voting rounds, which means that this is the only season to put all four groups that can make it to the finals.
On the night of the finale the competitors took turns performing selections with guest artists Sara Bareilles, Sheryl Crow and Neil Diamond, as well as each of the judges.
First to be eliminated by viewer votes was Jerry Lawson and The Talk of the Town; next was The Back Beats. Last two standing were Street Corner Symphony and Committed, with the latter winning the trophy and prizes.
Groups
Contestant School Finish Number
of membersCommitted
Huntsville, AlabamaOakwood University Winners 6 Street Corner Symphony
Nashville, TennesseeN/A Second 6 The Backbeats
Los Angeles, CaliforniaUCLA/USC/BYU Third 10 Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Oakland, CaliforniaN/A Fourth 6 On The Rocks
Eugene, OregonUniversity of Oregon Eliminated
Episode 415 Groove For Thought
Seattle, WashingtonN/A Eliminated
Episode 37 Eleventh Hour
Kettering, OhioFairmont High School[9] Eliminated
Episode 27 The Whiffenpoofs
New Haven, ConnecticutYale University Eliminated
Episode 212 Men of Note
Cherry Hill, New JerseyCherry Hill High School West Alumni[10] Eliminated
Episode 18 Pitch Slapped
Boston, MassachusettsBerklee College of Music Eliminated
Episode 112 Song History
Opening Song "I've Got the Music in Me" by Kiki Dee "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon "21 Guns" by Green Day "With a Little Help from My Friends" by Lennon/McCartney "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" by Jackie DeShannon Original Airdate Dec 6, 2010 Dec 8, 2010 Dec 13, 2010 Dec 15, 2010 Dec 20, 2010 A Cappella Group Episode 1 - Signature Songs Episode 2 - Big Hits Episode 3 - Guilty Pleasure & Rock Songs Episode 4 - Superstar Medley & Judge's Choice Episode 5 – The Finale Committed "This Love" by Maroon 5 "Apologize" by OneRepublic "Every Breath You Take" by The Police "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys Usher Medley of "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love", "U Got It Bad", and "Love in This Club"" "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green "Motownphilly" by Boyz II Men (with Boyz II Men) "Hold My Hand" by Michael Jackson and Akon Victory Song: "We Are the Champions" by Queen Street Corner Symphony "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train "Creep" by Radiohead "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners Beatles Medley of "Eleanor Rigby", "Help", and "Hey Jude" "Down on the Corner" by Creedence Clearwater Revival "Gone" by Ben Folds (with Ben Folds) "Fix You" by Coldplay Runner-Up The Backbeats "If I Were a Boy" by Beyoncé "Breakeven" by The Script "You Give Love a Bad Name" by Bon Jovi "Love Shack" by The B-52s Lady Gaga Medley of "Poker Face", "Paparazzi", and "Just Dance" "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac "King of Anything" by Sara Bareilles (with Sara Bareilles) "Firework" by Katy Perry Second Runner-Up Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town "Save the Last Dance for Me" by The Drifters "Mercy" by Duffy "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones "Easy" by Commodores Otis Redding Medley of "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", "Try a Little Tenderness", and "Respect" "House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell (with Nicole Scherzinger) "Love Train" by The O'Jays Third Runner-Up On The Rocks "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga "Live Your Life" by T.I. and Rihanna "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard "Kyrie" by Mr. Mister Elton John Medley of "The Bitch is Back", "Bennie and the Jets", and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" Eliminated on Episode 4 Groove For Thought "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder "Cooler Than Me" by Mike Posner "Changes" by David Bowie "You Make My Dreams" by Hall & Oates Eliminated on Episode 3 Eleventh Hour "Baby" by Justin Bieber "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars Eliminated on Episode 2 The Whiffenpoofs "Grace Kelly" by Mika "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Bublé Eliminated on Episode 2 Men of Note "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel Eliminated on Episode 1 Pitch Slapped "Good Girls Go Bad" by Cobra Starship Eliminated on Episode 1 Swan song Pitch Slapped – "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam Men of Note – "Take a Bow" by Rihanna
Eleventh Hour – "Leavin'" by Jesse McCartney The Whiffenpoofs – "Home Sweet Home" by Mötley Crüe
Groove for Thought – "That's Life" by Frank Sinatra On the Rocks – "The Final Countdown" by Europe Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town – "Hit the Road Jack" by Percy Mayfield The Backbeats – "Goodbye to You" by Scandal
Street Corner Symphony – "Drift Away" by Dobie Gray
Season 3: 2011
The Sing-Off Season 3 Broadcast from September 19, 2011–November 28, 2011 Judges Ben Folds
Shawn Stockman
Sara BareillesHost(s) Nick Lachey (NBC) Broadcaster NBC Winner:
TBAOrigin TBA Song "-" Genre(s) - Runner-up TBA Main article: The Sing-Off (season 3)The Sing-Off was renewed for a third season and premiered on September 19, 2011 (unlike the previous 2 seasons when it was held in December).[5] This will be the first Sing-Off Season to include 16 groups of a cappella singers. On May 16, 2011, it was announced that judge Nicole Scherzinger would not return as a judge for this season due to her duties as one of the judges of The X Factor,[11] and that Sara Bareilles would replace Scherzinger on the judging panel.[12]
Groups
Contestant School Finish Number
of membersAfro-Blue
Washington, DCHoward University TBD 10 Dartmouth Aires
Hanover, NHDartmouth College TBD 16 Pentatonix
Arlington, TXNA TBD 5 Urban Method
Denver, CONA TBD 8 Vocal Point
Provo, UTBrigham Young University TBD 9 Delilah
Los Angeles, CANA Eliminated
Episode 88 YellowJackets
Rochester, NYUniversity of Rochester Eliminated
Episode 715 The Collective
Nashville, TNNA Eliminated
Episode 69 The Deltones
Newark, DEThe University of Delaware Eliminated
Episode 515 North Shore
Boston, MANA Eliminated
Episode 55 Sonos
Los Angeles, CANA Eliminated
Episode 45 Kinfolk 9
Los Angeles, CANA Eliminated
Episode 39 Soul'd Out
Wilsonville, ORWilsonville High School Eliminated
Episode 216 Messiah's Men
Minneapolis, MNNA Eliminated
Episode 29 The Cat's Pajamas
Branson, MONA Eliminated
Episode 15 Fannin Family
Hortonville, WINA Eliminated
Episode 18 Song history
Key to table In Bottom 2 of bracket, sang in elimination battle In Bottom 2, no elimination battle Eliminated † The collected groups performed the "clean" version of Fuckin' Perfect at the beginning of episode 1.
For the first four episodes, the competition was divided into two brackets, here labeled A and B, with each round divided over two episodes.References
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