Salado resident hit the stage on Oct. 8 for a possibly lifechanging performance.
Michael Alexandersson was a contestant on the latest episode of The Voice, performing for a chance to join Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani or Snoop Dogg on their teams in this year’s competition.
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Alexandersson is originally from California, but now calls Salado home, according to his website. He comes from a family of musicians, with his father also being a professional singer and guitar player and his great-grandfather being a popular singer in Sweden in the 1930s.
From Frank Sinatra to Bobby Darin to Elvis Presley, Alexandersson says he covers “all of the swingin’ tunes you know and love”.
The Central Texas community cheered Alexandersson on with a watch party at the Barton House in Salado during the episode. Alexandersson himself was even in attendance at the event, and performed ahead of the episode’s premiere.
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Alexandersson’s rendition of Dean Martin’s “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” earned chair turns from both Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani, but he ultimately decided to join Team Snoop. Alexanderson gives all the credit to his village, the people and the city.
“It’s incredible because they’ve been backing me up since the beginning and now I got to get so much further and I couldn’t do it without them,” Alexandersson told. “I just love the support. I just want to do it for Salado”
Alexandersson said he was expecting Bublé and McEntire to be the ones to turn their chairs, and was pleasantly surprised to get the attention from other coaches. He said Snoop Dog is a “cool man” and he anticipates to learn a lot from him and also the other talented musicians.
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Audience’s Reactions
“First quality Jazz Artist with his own sound and Buble doesn’t turn lol 😂”
“never knew Snoop was such a funny guy… this season is a treat to just watch snoop react.”
“Looks like this guy just burst Michael’s bubble.”
“When he picks Snoop and Snoop dances on up to him singing “ain’t that a kick in the head” 🤣 Excellent comedic timing.”
“Buble was right-on honest! He doesn’t need that competition! Michael has GOT IT!”
“Snoop is just uber cool. Love him”
“Wow it’s amazing Michael’s influence this season with many singers with the same style”
“He is so effortlessly cool micheal blew it on this one.”
“So glad he picked Snoop! Wow, I think he’ll be in the finals for sure!💙”
“What a great performance. Terrific voice, both singing and talking. Looks, personality, likeability, he checks ’em all.”
“Michael Alexandersson is probably my favorite jazz/standard singer this year. There is that “effortless deep tone” in him that I feel contemporary.. not too old fashioned.”
“This here is the WINNER of this years Voice.”
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