What Was the Best Sing-Off Show of 2011?

by SodaHead Music Posted 2011/12/08 21:07:54

Related Topics: The Voice, The X Factor, X Factor, Music, American Idol, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Reality Show, Paula Abdul, Christina Aguilera, Judge, Simon Cowell, Vote, Contest, singer, voice, L.A. Reid

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This question is part of our "Best of 2011" series. Vote on them all!

It's been a big year for singers this year. Or, at least, aspiring singers who also happen to be featured in singing-contest reality shows like "American Idol," "X Factor" and "The Voice." Lots of people thought it wouldn't be possible to add to the list of singing competition programs after "American Idol," but both Simon Cowell's "X Factor" and NBC's "The Voice" (which featured singers like Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Maroon Five's Adam Levine as judges) have proven to be equally successful. Now, the question is, which one is the best sing-off show of them all?

"American Idol" was the singing show that starting it all for aspiring musicians in America. And though popular judges have come and gone (we're looking at you, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul), the program remains just as popular as it was when it started with its current judges, Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

But then, there came "The Voice," another sing-off show which premiered on April 2011 and offered a unique new format for singing competitions. Contestants would first go through a blind audition, then a singing battle and finally a live performance for their coaches/judges.

The last to premiere this year, "The X Factor" originally started in the U.K. but Simon Cowell -- previously a judge on "American Idol" -- decided to bring the uber-popular show to the States. With judges like Simon Cowell himself, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger, the show is packed with drama and still going strong in its first season.

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BreakingThrough 2011/12/08 22:52:33

"American Idol"

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Umm hello... What about the actual show: The Sing-Off? That would be my pick. Way better than ANY of these.
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~TimelordGallifrey~ 2012/10/16 15:02:55

"American Idol"

I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!

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Rebecca Susan Stilwell 2011/12/21 01:34:46

"The Voice"

I have not watched all three enough to give a complete review, but when watching American Idol, I was embarrassed to watch the people trying out,( they should look in the mirror and listen to themselves to know whether or not to even try out). Here in Eastern NC we are very proud of Scotty McCreery. Go Scotty! I love men with deep voices.
I personally have followed The Voice the longest. Everybody knows looks and talent are what it takes to make it in Holly"Weird", or elsewhere. These shows are ways to escape lifes worries. Don't make such a big deal out of them! You want talent watch PBS.

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Ankita KC 2011/12/18 00:18:45

"X Factor"

Oh c'mon X-FACTOR ROCKS!!! seriously, people it's funny, interesting, anf fun t watch i dunn noe out others but X-F seems the best .. :) .... -__-

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~*~LoVeMe~*~ 2011/12/17 17:54:36

"American Idol"

Scotty McCreery<3

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whoopingcough 2011/12/14 14:45:27

"X Factor"

Its all Bushes fault

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whoopin... to whoopin... 2011/12/14 14:51:54

Steven Tyler should win the ugliest man of the year contest, the mouth of a Hippo

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hasher 2011/12/14 12:46:09

"The Voice"

i dont watch any of them but i like the idea of the voice cant see the person.

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Jackie 2011/12/14 04:05:13

"American Idol"

I think they all kind of suck. I prefer the singers on America's Got Talent.

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Kimmie Blincoe 2011/12/14 01:59:57

"The Voice"

They are all the music

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Stan Kapusta 2011/12/13 18:55:43
mikeyavelli 2011/12/13 18:38:02

"X Factor"

it's new, it's old, it's the same as the rest. isn't this the one with simon scowl?

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have fork will travel 2011/12/13 14:36:05

"American Idol"

To have a best assumes that you have a good one. That's a stretch in anyone's mind.

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wpsegura 2011/12/13 00:53:26

"The Voice"

I would say the sing-offis the best the rest are just okay not sure why it was not a choice here. But since it wasn't I would choose the voice

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coach k 2011/12/12 13:10:31

"The Voice"

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i don't know or care

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alwaysmile<3 2011/12/11 18:55:04

"X Factor"

i luv the x factor hvnt missed a show GO MARCUS CANTY!!!!!!

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Lefty to alwaysm... 2011/12/13 14:35:39

Josh Krajcik will take it in the end, with runnerup Melanie Amaro

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alwaysm... to Lefty 2011/12/29 00:25:25

oh really cause melanie already won HAH I HATE JOSH KRAJICK HE IS SUCH A HORRIBLE SINGER

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mindpowerblog 2011/12/11 17:42:18

"American Idol"

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Gimmedap 2011/12/11 15:00:31

"American Idol"

The voice would be better if they never turned around.

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ames 2011/12/11 13:30:52

"American Idol"

I have been a loyal idol fan since the begining.

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broke-baroque 2011/12/11 05:15:16

"The Voice"

None really, you missed THE SING OFF, which is far better than all of these (sorry Adam Levine! Still think you're great!) GO PENTATONIX!

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Gimmedap to broke-b... 2011/12/11 15:01:28

I didn't think pentatonix was the best.

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broke-b... to Gimmedap 2011/12/11 17:37:57

Oh, I was rooting for them all the way.
Who did you think was best?

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Gimmedap to broke-b... 2011/12/11 20:21:50

I liked Afro blue and when they were out, the college guys. Thought that queen medley was the best of the season.

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broke-b... to Gimmedap 2011/12/22 21:45:23

Oh, the Dartmouth Aires? Interesting. I didn't like them that much but Afro Blue was great! Pentatonix just put a more modern spin on things and I appreciated that.

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Caylin Beaverz 2011/12/10 15:54:07

"American Idol"

yupp

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Reach130 2011/12/10 11:23:01

"X Factor"

BRITISH X Factor... I've seen the American one and it's all really dramatic and... weird... The talent this year in the British X Factor is phenomenal... Though I wish Janet was still in...
No offence Sodahead, but I find it annoying that half of the questions here I can't properly answer just because I'm not American...

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3kidsandamom 2011/12/10 08:40:12

"The Voice"

I enjoy the voice more than the others as it concentrates less on looks and more on talent or the lack thereof.

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SoCalEx-Dem 2011/12/10 07:12:49

"The Voice"

I don't care for "American Idol" or "XFactor", but I truly enjoyed watching "The Voice". They don't spend their time talking down to the contestants, but work with them to improve their chances.

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Margo 2011/12/10 01:40:02

"American Idol"

American Idol is stll the best. I do miss Simon Cowell on that show. On X-Factor he's like all the other judges -- everything is just "wonderful."

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JGF 2011/12/10 01:21:44

"X Factor"

no option for "none of the above". All these singers remind me of "Star Search" many years ago, with its interminable string of cookie cutter performances, each ending with the obligatory "how long can you hold one note". And apparently, according to these programs, no one over thirty years old has any singing talent worth considering.

Bottom line - "The Gong Show" with all the fun removed.

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Gasbagmike 2011/12/09 23:08:33

"American Idol"

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Steven Tyler is the only interesting person on the show

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Emmy <3's Emokidd 2011/12/09 22:29:21

"The Voice"

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They get people who can actually sing and don't base it off of looks. This was really the best sing off show of 2011.

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dzzshadz 2011/12/09 21:53:41 (edited)

"X Factor"

If a choice was all the above. I would have chosen all three. I love Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler and Paula Abdul. Oh I guess Simons cool to.

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El Prez 2011/12/09 21:28:41

"The Voice"

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Actually they all mostly suck. One would be enough but "copy cat" television ill probable have 10 before it all collapases and the fad dies. "Reality" is ruining television.

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miasparkle 2011/12/09 20:19:11

"The Voice"

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I didn't even have to think about it. The amount of talent on this show is amazing unlike any of the other shows.

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Chuck 2011/12/09 20:04:10
hari 2011/12/09 19:43:25

"American Idol"

We all watch american idol and continue to like

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Stix 2011/12/09 18:57:27 (edited)

"The Voice"

Vicci Martinez and Niki Dawson put on the best performances of the show when they sang "Perfect" by Pink in the Battle Rounds on the Voice. They were awesome.

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Brenda 2011/12/09 18:53:38

"The Voice"

Actually, I thought "Karaoke USA" was the best. XFactor, I watched maybe twice this year. Did not really like it. The Voice claimed that they would listen to the "voice" only but as soon as they started voting off those who made it past the first rounds, then it became apparent that looks became a factor. BOGUS!

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