New Blog Posts from Cassadee's The Voice Blog

Holy moly

By Cassadee Pope on October 22, 2012 06:45 PM

I promised myself I would try and blog about every monumental moment during this process. I'm fully aware you won't be reading these until the episodes air. Just figured it would be fun to include you all in my crazy journey. :) So Ryan and I had our piano practice yesterday for our Battle song "Not Over You." We knew Blake would be there, but we had no idea who the mentor was going to be. Of course, all our guesses were way off, and we walked into the room to see Michael Buble!!! He was one of the most genuine, pleasant people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I had a lot of fun watching him and Blake's banter bounce back and forth. I'm sure some stuff won't be used, because this is after all a family show. ;) All in all, it was another awesome day in Voiceland. And I got to meet yet another artist for whom I have immense respect.

Today was the day I had my one on one talk with Blake and Michael. I had a few questions ready to go, and they were so accommodating with their responses. What I took away from that talk was confidence. They made me feel more sure about myself, without making me think I don't need to keep working my ass off. They added fuel to my fire, if anything.

And last but not least, I recorded "Torn" at the studio! I've never had such an easy, quick session before. The producer was very laid back and fun to work with. I sang the song all the way through about 5 times, and that was it! So that's all folks.... for now. In a few hours, I'm off to wardrobe to be fit for my Battle Rounds outfit. Can't wait to see what we come up with! 'Til next time...

woof

By Cassadee Pope on October 22, 2012 06:46 PM

 

Ryan and I had our first band practice with Blake. As you could see from the episode, I wasn't too thrilled about it. I've always been a perfection

ist and pretty hard on myself when it comes to pitch. And when Blake said that our pitch was an issue, it was my undoing. All I wanted was to impressive him and know that I prepared well for this practice. But after having time to blow off some steam and think, I feel much better about everything. I'm not the kind of person who goes down without a fight! Me and Ryan are about to practice on our own right now. So as long as we keep doing that, we'll be great! I feel pretty silly about the water works, but this process is like a roller coaster ride. Your emotions just have to strap in!

Practice

By Cassadee Pope on October 22, 2012 06:47 PM

 

Ryan and I have been practicing A LOT for our Battle Round. I think we're going to sound awesome together! We have a stage/ dress rehearsal in a few hours. That will be helpful since we have a some choreography to work out. I'm getting more excited by the minute!

Almost time

By Cassadee Pope on October 22, 2012 06:47 PM

 

So I wrote this two days before my Battle Round. I feel really prepared and ready. I've been able to keep this mindset where I'm confident but still realistic. I could be going home within the next few days. I know that's not exactly postitive thinking, but it helps me stay grounded and want to fight for my spot that much more. It has worked for me so far, so I'm stickin with it! I'm just excited to get back on that stage and rock it!

WOAH!

By Cassadee Pope on October 22, 2012 06:47 PM

 

I won my battle! I couldn't be happier with both my own performance and Ryan's. I think we showed Blake just how hard we worked. We were worlds better on that stage than at band practice, and I'm so glad Blake acknowledged that. Ceelo thinks I have a unique voice, and Adam said he was still mad I didn't pick him. It was like a dream! Haha still in shock. I'm excited to be moving forward. I have no idea what to expect in this next round, but it'll be fun like always :) Another one down! One more to go til the live rounds!! I hope you all enjoyed the performance.