Idol’s Top Eight Pay Homage to the Motor City

Amber Holcomb American Idol

By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight, the eight remaining contestants tackled the songs of Detroit. Who made the Detroit icons proud?  Were the judges a little harsher this week after Jimmy Iovine’s truth bombs? Read on to find out…. Up first was … [Continue reading]

The Eight Best Blind Auditions from Week One of the Voice’s Fourth Season

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By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice is back…. with a vengeance! Some of the best undiscovered artists in the country traveled to Los Angeles to see if they could impress veteran Voice coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton plus newbies Shakira and … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of March 25, 2013

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By: Jacob Elyachar This edition of New Music Releases focuses on new albums from One Republic, Blake Shelton and Crystal Bowersox, hot singles from Jessica Sanchez and Fall Out Boy.   In addition, I will introduce you to rising artist Sarah D in … [Continue reading]

The Top 20 Blind Auditions of The Voice: Part Two

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By: Jacob Elyachar If you did not have the chance to read my article, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2013/03/the-top-20-blind-auditions-of-the-voice-part-one/ In a few short hours, new judges Usher and Shakira will join Adam Levine and … [Continue reading]

The Top 20 Blind Auditions of The Voice: Part One

Cassadee Pope The Voice

By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice’s fourth season’s Blind Auditions start tomorrow! In honor of the season premiere, jakes-take.com is counting down the 20 most unforgettable Blind Auditions in the franchise’s history. 20. Cassadee Pope-“Torn” … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Terry Fator

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    By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Terry Fator loves making his audiences smile. Ever since his win on the sophomore season of America’s Got Talent, the Las Vegas headliner has entertained millions of fans through his … [Continue reading]

Eric Clapton storms Oklahoma City

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By: Jacob Elyachar The music legend’s USA-European tour stopped in Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena for a phenomenal night of entertainment. Before Mr. Clapton hit the stage, his opening act: The Wallflowers took the stage to perform a … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of March 18, 2013

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 By: Jacob Elyachar This week’s edition of New Music Releases focuses on new albums from Justin Timberlake, Walk Off the Earth and Kacey Musgraves plus singles from Rod Stewart and will.i.am featuring Justin Bieber.   The 20/20 … [Continue reading]

Jacob’s Eye On…. Dancing with the Stars: Season 16-The Couples

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By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight! Dancing with the Stars returns for its 16th season on ABC. So before Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet cue the Harold Wheeler Orchestra to bring them down to America’s favorite ballroom, here are some of my … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Bodybuilder Nick Wright

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By: Jacob Elyachar Seven years ago, Nick Wright began a journey that led him to on a path to be one of the most recognized bodybuilders of his generation. With over 11 million views on YouTube and thousands of fans following him through social … [Continue reading]

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