Country music's resident mentor Jennifer Nettles and soul singer Robin Thicke kicked off week 7 of 'Duets' competition with their jazzy rendition of the 1980 Queen rock classic 'Crazy Little Thing About Love,' setting the bar high for a night of live Standards performances from the remaining four hopefuls.
"We're ready for a show!" said Jennifer Nettles, just before taking the stage with her second singing partner John Glosson. After a mixed reaction from the judges following their performance in the first live episode of 'Duets' last week, the talented two performed the Ray Charles classic 'Georgia on My Mind' as a tribute to their home state of Georgia. Did the two make their hometown of Douglas, Ga. -- and the remaining three celebrity mentors proud?
Voted safe following his first less-than-stellar performance last week, J Rome and his Sugarland celebrity mentor, mom-to-be Jennifer Nettles, took the stage second, performing the 1941 Billie Holliday classic 'God Bless the Child.' With the pack of 'Duets' hopefuls dwindling rapidly, did the young hopeful redeem himself this week? According to the remaining three celebrity judges, the answer is an overwhelming yes!
The first live episode of 'Duets' kicked off with a bang this week with all four celebrity mentors taking the stage first to perform their rendition of George Michael's 1990 classic, 'Freedom.' Noticeably different was Kelly Clarkson's hairstyle -- which shifted back to a platinum blonde that recalled the singer's early years as a pop superstar. Not as noticeable was Jennifer Nettle's growing belly, with the Sugarland singer announcing her pregnancy since filming the first batch of episodes. After another impressive showing last week with a first and second place finish for J Rome and John Glosson, respectively, did the mother-to-be step it up and set raise the bar once again this week?
After a fifth consecutive week at the top of the scoreboard, expectations certainly ran high for Jennifer Nettles and protege J Rome to deliver another flawless performance during Week 6 of the 'Duets' competition. Did the clear frontrunner of the series step it up during the first live episode of the season with a performance of 'Without You' by R&B superstar Usher and famed DJ David Guetta?
"We're simultaneously thrilled and terrified," said Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles just before taking the stage with hopeful John Glosson. The two big-voiced singers were given the challenge of kicking off the first live episode of 'Duets' with a performance of the 'When You Say You Love Me' by Josh Groban. With his impressive second place showing during last week's Movie Night episode, how did their rendition of the beautiful ballad measure up?
June 20, 2012 If America loves J Rome and John Glosson as much as the other three judges on ABC's 'Duets,' Jennifer Nettles will be the second country singer in three months to win a major reality television singing competition. Both men made it look easy on Wednesday night, singing songs from the movies.
June 20, 2012 For J Rome, it was all about hitting one note. One big, incredibly high note that his idol Whitney Houston made look easy when she sang 'I Will Always Love You.' Jennifer Nettles' second partner on 'Duets' was nervous before beginning his performance on Wednesday night, but the result was familiar.
June 20, 2012 Contestants on Wednesday night's episode of 'Duets' were tasked with singing songs from the movies. John Glosson and Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles kicked off the show with a inspirational performance of Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On' that left the other three judges speechless.
In case you missed Jennifer Nettles' good news this week, it's that she and her husband of seven months, Justin Miller, are expecting their first child. Fans and country music industry peeps poured out their congratulations to the couple after the Sugarland star's manager shared the good news on Monday.
