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Cassadee Pope calls Blake Shelton a 'proud papa'

Season 3 'Voice' winner talks about her mentor, win and more

By Mekeisha Madden Toby Dec 19, 2012 1:42PM

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Cassadee Pope is grateful.

 

And one of the first people the 23-year-old singer wanted to thank when she won on "The Voice" was her mentor, Blake Shelton, whom she called a "proud papa."

 

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"He's a really respectful man, so I think (he) tends to be a little more protective over girls or women," Pope told THR. "He was like that with a lot of the girls on team in the beginning. I was just lucky enough to spend a little more time with him and get to know him on a personal level."

 

'Blake Shelton' '/' NBCPope said it was Shelton who convinced her to blend country music in with her pop and rock style. The country star also helped Pope pick some of her most successful songs including "Over You," a proven hit for his wife, Miranda Lambert.

 

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"We click so well," Pope said of Shelton. "We have the same sense of humor and we're goofy, we talk about silly things that they were never able to air."

 

The Florida native, who used to be in the group, Hey Monday, beat out soulful singer Nicholas David and Scottish native Terry McDermott on Tuesday's two-hour finale. Pope also got to perform with the Killers, Kelly Clarkson and her idol, Avril Lavigne. Pope, who sang several of Lavigne's tunes throughout Season 3, dreamed of doing a duet with Lavigne, she said.

 

"It was so nerve-wracking because all I wanted was her approval and for her to like me," Pope said. "She was very sweet and kind. And she was saying congratulations even before I was announced the winner."

 

Pope won a record deal with Universal and hopes to move quickly to release a single by January, she said.

 

Season 4 of "The Voice" debuts Monday, March 25, on NBC.

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doowop7
Dec 20, 2012 3:44PM
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From what I have seen throughout this season of "The Voice," I see a number of parallels with other entertainers.  Shania Twain was nothing before she met Mutt Lange, and she has been pretty much out of the picture since her divorce from Mutt Lange.  Carrie Underwood (American Idol's version of Cassadee Pope) is a Simon Cowell production.  And Cassadee Pope is a Blake Shelton production.  Give her a few years and let's see if her recordings are in the $11 box or the $5 box. 

I hope that the other two finalists are not ignored (like Bo Bice was on American Idol).  Terry McDermott is a genuine rocker.  And Nicholas David is very unconventional in appearance, but is definitely versatile (that medley was AWESOME). 

 

 

style
Dec 20, 2012 2:59PM
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It's too bad The Voice is not about singers starting off.  It's turned into an easy venue for singers already established in the music world.  I truly did not think Pope's voice was worthy of winning.  It's fortunate for her, she had Blake for a mentor - without him, I don't think she would've lasted as long as she did.  He took a liking to her and he worked his magic; not with her voice, but his likability.
ArtInTampa
Dec 20, 2012 9:00AM
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Wow this hate for Cassadee is really troubling especially in the world we live in today.........It's obvious the "children" don't know music or talent, all they want is noise and crapola that is all computer generated, that's not music!........Howeve​r, as for Terry, he has a record deal already and will be a major star, Nicholas has already gotten offers from Vegas and a tour deal and is well on his way, so don't worry, those two will do fine.....As for Cassadee, hate all you want but the girls has "it" and not only will be successful in records, but also down the road TV and films........Once things are worked out, she will probably tour with Blake and Miranda before going out on her own.......To define her musically, she is pop-country-rock and it will serve her very well. Cannot wait to see her and Blake here in March.
xylophhone
Dec 20, 2012 8:53AM
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just think back.... what was the first tv singing contest u watched and where is the winner now??   most are GONE.  oh yeah, they do pop up here and there but.....

do you wanna know who are the true winners????   THE PRODUCERS AND JUDGES.  they make tons of money off theses kids.  vote the kid off - thats it for the kid.   PRODUCERS AND JUDGES still get money.  the eventual winner?   THE PRODUCERS, who have a record company and managing company and the kids sign with them.  who wins?  THE PRODUCERS.  kids make a cd and it stinks and *POOF* they are gone.   who gets most of the CD $$$$?  THE RECORD COMPANY and MANAGER.  kids?  maybe 15-28% of the sales - before taxes.  we wont count "hidden" fees.   AINT LIFE A B..ATCH????

ScarletPimpernel
Dec 20, 2012 8:29AM
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Corporate Dbags ruined the Voice by letting fans vote 100%.  Pope was maybe the 7th best singer on the show.  Not watching again unless they give the votes back to the Coaches - at least 50%. 
xylophhone
Dec 20, 2012 8:04AM
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HEY ALL YA DANG ALL!   we can cry about her win (i too think she shud NOT have won - too cooke cutter) but at least blake takes interest in his charges.   he took some of his team on tour with him, keeps in touch, etc. make it or break it is what she will do. 

 

and PUH-lease dont call her rock...pop rock more like it.  until she sounds like ann wilson, bonnie tyler, pat benatar,annie lennox, tina turner, etc, she is                    P-O-P!

 

adam didnt do anything for his winner. ZIP

 

its best cee lo and christina LEAVE for nexgt season.  he costs his team with his song choices and lets face it, juliet simms song sucked - he is mentoring her.

 

xtina?  SHE DONT WANT NO ONE ON STAGE TO STEAL HER GLITZ/GLAMORE.

 

maybe shakira and usher will be better.    but.......it will still be tweeners/teeners/tin​ ears voting.  dump the I-Tunes x10 voting procedure. 

 

 

Not a fan of Cassadee Pope
Dec 20, 2012 7:41AM
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I completely agree that Pope should have never won! Terry was much better than her. He was definately robbed!!!!!! Terry is a much better singer than Cassadee. What a SHAME!
musiciansdaughter
Dec 20, 2012 4:03AM
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I agree completely!  THE VOICE is a joke.  It was so obvious that Pope was going to win even before the announcement.  This will be the last season I watch the show. Sorry Blake, but Terry should have won.
desarrimbado
Dec 19, 2012 2:12PM
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I'm sorry, but Pope should of never been on the show.  The original intention of the show is for no-bodies to have a chance, sorta like American Idol.  Not for a lead singer of a band that went big a few years back to leave her band and steal someone else's spotlight.  Terry blew away everybody until he had sound issues before the finale.  Even Nicholas did awesome with his last song,  AND they both didn't have to scream in every song, like Pope did.  Anyone else seein' this chain?  Almost every winner of these dumb retarded shows are pop/rap singers that scream their songs, not sing them.  The win should've went to someone not known, and not to the one that already had fame under her belt.  That's my opinion, harp me if ya want, I don't care.
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