“The Sing-Off” has become one of my favorite singing reality shows aside from fellow NBC show “The Voice” (these two shows make “American Idol” look horrible in comparison). I’m psyched to know that “The Sing-Off” is not only coming back for its third season, but they have now released their contestant line-up! Here’s the list of contestants for this season, thanks to Entertainment Weekly:
Afro-Blue: A nine-person group from Howard University
The Cat’s Pajamas: An all male group from Branson, Mo.; the group has been described as “energetic.”
The Collective: A Nashville group formed by Jeremy Lister from Season Two’s “Street Corner Symphony”
Dartmouth Aires: A group of 15 quirky dudes from the New Hampshire Ivy League School
Delilah: An all-female group based in L.A. The group is comprised of people from the past two seasons of “The Sing-Off.”
The Deltones: A co-ed group from The University of Delaware
Fannin Family: An eight-member group of family members from the Midwest
Kinfolk 9: A professional ensemble of L.A. singers who share lead vocals
Messiah’s Men: A group of Liberian refugees intent on worshipping God through their music
North Shore: Boston-based streetcorner group who sing songs from the 1940s to today
Pentatonix: Five-member group from Arlington, Tex, who have eclectic tastes in music.
Sonos: Veteran professional a capella group who have worked with new judge Sara Bareilles
Soul’d Out: Co-ed high school club from Wilsonville, Ore.
Urban Method: Newly-created group from Denver, Co. This group includes a rapper.
Vocal Point: All-male group from Brigham Young University
The YellowJackets: Contemporary group from the University of Rochester who are known for wearing yellow blazers.
The show’s judges this year include former judges Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman (“Boyz II Men”) as well as Bareilles, who is replacing Nicole Scherzinger. The winning group wins $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music. Last season’s winning team was Committed from Huntsville, AL (WHOO!)
