Spencer Kaufman is the Editor-in-Chief of Loudwire. He grew up playing stickball and basketball in Brooklyn, N.Y., before graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Communication Arts. He has been a professional music journalist for more than a decade in New York City. He digs punk, hardcore and industrial music, and fondly remembers the time Iggy Pop landed on him after a stage dive. His favorite movie is 'Taxi Driver' and he once played in a fictional college band called the Raging De Niros.
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Curtis Grimes Brings Country Twist to ‘Addicted to Love’ on ‘The Voice’
Curtis Grimes was handed Robert Palmer's 'Addicted to Love' by his coach, Cee Lo Green, and the Texas crooner added some country spice to the rock tune on tonight's episode of 'The Voice.'
Curtis Grimes Kisses Emily Valentine Goodbye in Lady Antebellum Battle on ‘The Voice’
In the final and perhaps the most intriguing battle on 'The Voice' before the live competition, country crooner Curtis Grimes took on punk rocker Emily Valentine in a rendition of Lady Antebellum's 'Need You Now.' But it would soon appear as if the two Cee Lo Green team members were sharing more than just a song.
Luke Bryan Teaming Up With the Doobie Brothers for CMT’s ‘Crossroads’
Luke Bryan will take the stage with classic rock band the Doobie Brothers for an episode of 'Crossroads' set to air June 24 at 10PM ET on CMT. The popular series matches country acts with artists from rock and other genres.
Blake Shelton and Rest of ‘The Voice’ Coaches Returning for Season Two, Says Cee-Lo
Good news, fans of Blake Shelton and the rest of the coaches on 'The Voice': All four coaches will be back for the singing competition's second season, says Cee-Lo Green.
Lauren Alaina ‘Slays’ Lee Ann Womack’s ‘I Hope You Dance’ on Tonight’s ‘American Idol’
After winning over the judges were her first and second performances on 'American Idol' tonight, Lauren Alaina closed out the night with a rendition of Lee Ann Womack's massive 2000 hit 'I Hope You Dance.'
Scotty McCreery Nails Thompson Square’s ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’ on ‘American Idol’
After nailing Lonestar's 'Amazed' with his first performance, country crooner Scotty McCreery took on 'American Idol' mentor Jimmy Iovine's choice of 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not' by Thompson Square.
Lauren Alaina Tackles Faith Hill’s ‘Wild One’ on ‘American Idol’
On tonight's 'American Idol,' the contestants had to perform three songs, starting with their own personal choices. For her first number, Lauren Alaina decided to take on Faith Hill's 1993 hit 'Wild One.'
NBC Renews ‘The Voice’ for Season Two
'The Voice' is coming back for season two, NBC revealed when it announced its 2011-2012 primetime lineup on Sunday. The hit singing competition will return as a mid-season program on Monday nights.
Patrick Thomas ‘Burns’ Tyler Robinson in Elvis Song Battle on ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton got things going in style in the battle round of 'The Voice' when he pitted his team's country crooner Patrick Thomas and soulful pop singer Tyler Robinson against each other in a singing duel of Elvis Presley's 'Burning Love.' The winner would move on to the next stage of 'The Voice,' while the loser would be eliminated from the competition.
Who Is Casey Weston From ‘The Voice’?
Casey Weston broke out of the mold of her athletic family to pick up a guitar and start playing country songs. Now, the high school senior from Naples, Fla. is making waves on 'The Voice' after her second-chance audition of Keith Urban's 'Stupid Boy' won over coach Adam Levine.