When it came time for former 'The Voice' contestant Jared Blake to pen the lyrics to his new single, 'Don't Mind,' he followed his own rules. The result of his actions is a song that fits his sound and style like a glove.
Fans of 'The Voice' contestant Jared Blake won't be surprised to hear that his debut single falls somewhere between genres. 'Don't Mind' is a little country, a little rock and a whole lot of Delta blues. The swampy, guitar driven riff drives the song right through Mississippi back-country. It's a style that can't be found on country radio.
Over the summer, millions of fans nationwide fell in love with Jared Blake on NBC's singing competition, 'The Voice.' After his elimination, Blake continued on with his love and passion for country music, and began working on his forthcoming album. While he may have not walked away the winner on 'The Voice,' Blake did in fact win in another sense -- by walking away from the show with experience an
Even though he is a contestant on Blake Shelton's team on the ratings juggernaut that is 'The Voice,' singer Jared Blake -- he's the the bald, tattooed dynamo who mixes country and rock -- isn't quite sure how the live rounds will go. The battle rounds are over and now the live shows, which involve the American public and their opinions and ultimately their votes, begin.