The Voice | NBC Official Site - Serabee tag:www.nbc.com,2011-04-21:/the-voice/artists/serabee/253 2011-05-19T22:22:24Z The youngest of five children, Serabee found her musical chops as a child, performing in her preacher father's tent revivals. The multi-talented singer can also play drums, keyboard and guitar and is a successful songwriter. She penned "Crazy Chick," a number one hit in Europe, for Charlotte Church. Teamed with Blake Shelton, Serabee is looking to take her considerable singing talents to new heights. Movable Type Enterprise 4.32-en Pre Battle Tiger Blood tag:www.nbc.com,2011:/the-voice/artists/serabee//253.84002 2011-05-23T14:00:00Z 2011-05-19T22:22:24Z It's been a little like Rehab for me.. Being sequestered has given me a chance to do some serious soul searching..My new roommate, Beverly Rocks!! Literally!We ended up where we started. She was the first contestant I bonded with and... NBC Community Team http://www.nbc.com/system/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=253&id=137 My new roommate, Beverly Rocks!! Literally!
We ended up where we started. She was the first contestant I bonded with and now 4 weeks later sharing a room.

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Next thing I know we're having church! Haha

Life is so amazing!
I still believe without a doubt I'm here for a purpose.
I'm just waiting to walk through the next door, regardless if it's to the live rounds or to a different platform. Let's Go
Tiger Blood

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]]> Before the Battles tag:www.nbc.com,2011:/the-voice/artists/serabee//253.83197 2011-05-14T14:09:40Z 2011-05-11T23:56:20Z This is such a Hoot!I was sad to hear one my roommates throughout the show was eliminated, Lorena was an incredible singer, with a powerful voice. I didn't understand why she didn't advance?? I know she will be fine, She's... NBC Community Team http://www.nbc.com/system/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=253&id=137 I was sad to hear one my roommates throughout the show was eliminated, Lorena was an incredible singer, with a powerful voice. I didn't understand why she didn't advance?? I know she will be fine, She's very secure and confident.
I wasn't to keen on the idea of having a roommate, but she was a perfect match. We shared all the same beauty products and sleep schedule, so it worked out.
I'm a big believer in timing and believe things happen for a reason. I know she and I will be friends for life.
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I've never felt better!

I've been running 3 miles a day, working out, eating healthy and staying focused. I feel like I'm in training for the championship. I hope I jump into that ring and lead you to the Gold!
I love it! Pit bull mode, superhuman:)


]]> Nerves After Blind Auditions and Rooming With Frenchie tag:www.nbc.com,2011:/the-voice/artists/serabee//253.83196 2011-05-12T14:09:35Z 2011-05-11T23:54:55Z After the Blind auditions, I was so emotional, sleepy, exhausted, worried about my mom and wondering how she was doing and if she had heard I had made it through the blind auditions? I had no cell phone to call... NBC Community Team http://www.nbc.com/system/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=253&id=137 I had no cell phone to call my family.
My credit cards were being declined at the front desk, so I had no open land line. I was crying and shaking. I wanted my Momma for the first time since I was a young girl.
Crazy! I did as I was told and went to my room.
I opened the door and there stood Frenchie Davis with her big smile, telling me congratulations roommate!
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She was so excited to share a room with me. She helped me get in touch with my family, because she's smart like that. LOL
She was a comfort in some strange way. I will always be grateful.

I finally got to sneak away in a cab to check on mom.
After I left Good Samaritan and knew my Mom was okay I was ready to get some much needed sleep.  I cabbed it back, put on my PJ's and closed my eyes...but Frenchie and I were too excited to sleep, so we talked all night!


]]> Q&A: SeraBee tag:www.nbc.com,2011:/the-voice/artists/serabee//253.82885 2011-05-09T14:07:52Z 2011-05-07T01:07:56Z NBC Community Team http://www.nbc.com/system/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=253&id=137 "Baby Please Don't Go" Mike Posner. I'm a runner so I love Phil Collins, Fine Young Cannibals...and "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals.  Rap music too!  Lil Wayne.

What is your favorite song to sing in the shower?
"Jumbalaya Crawfish Pieeeee".

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What is your favorite ice-cream flavor?
Orange sherbet.

Pirates or Ninjas? Why?
Ninjas. I train Kung Fu...so I am a ninja!  But funny that you mention that because I was a pirate for halloween ...so I'm technically a pirate and a ninja!  So I should say both.

If you were to be stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want there?
1) Piano
2) Guitar
3) Bible

Who is your celebrity crush?
John Mayer and Bradley Cooper.

If you could spend the day with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?
Ray Charles because he's my idol and he doesn't judge people by what they look like. Which is what The Voice is all about.

]]> The Preacher's Daughters tag:www.nbc.com,2011:/the-voice/artists/serabee//253.82886 2011-05-06T21:09:47Z 2011-05-06T21:11:07Z The two preacher's daughters (me and Bev) tend to get a little rowdy sometimes.... NBC Community Team http://www.nbc.com/system/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=253&id=137 Bev) tend to get a little rowdy sometimes.

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]]> The Blind Auditions tag:www.nbc.com,2011:/the-voice/artists/serabee//253.82285 2011-05-05T14:01:19Z 2011-05-02T06:27:51Z My Mom decided to travel last minute against Doctors orders, but felt she was on the mend and wanted to be here to support her baby girl. I actually spent my last bit of savings to fly her out.Mom is... NBC Community Team http://www.nbc.com/system/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=253&id=137 My Mom decided to travel last minute against Doctors orders, but felt she was on the mend and wanted to be here to support her baby girl. I actually spent my last bit of savings to fly her out.

Mom is my biggest fan, but she became very sick once she arrived and I was told an hour before stepping on stage for Blind auditions she was being rushed to the Good Samaritan hospital. What a nightmare!

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I would never forgive myself had it turned out bad.. Thank God she is home now and on the mend. I hope she will be able to come see me sing if I advance to the live shows!

I walked on that stage so excited, and exhausted. I had been waiting my turn since 11 am and it was now close to 10 PM.

I stayed Pro and Rocked it!.. I thought? I started getting a little ticked off when none of the coaches turned around.

My eyes drifted away from the crowd screaming to the back of those Red Chairs, I was on the edge of my seat.. only I was standing up and watching the audience go nuts, but chairs were still not turning?

I didn't understand, but then I thought to myself.. Sing Like I was dying, sing for my life, so I did and on my last big note I held it out as long as I could and Blake turned around. Saved by the Cowboy star! Imagine that!

I was so surprised a country boy spinning his chair around for a soul sista? Ha

Very humbling experience indeed.. I guess when it's from the soul it's soulful no matter where you come from!

Yippiekieyeh!! I'm In!!

]]> Getting To The Blind Auditions tag:www.nbc.com,2011:/the-voice/artists/serabee//253.82284 2011-05-04T14:00:03Z 2011-05-02T06:26:08Z Pre Blind AuditionsCrazy how nervous, excited, scared I was waiting in New Orleans at the Louis Armstrong airport to fly into the unknown? LOLI'm so silly... I'm a pro- why am I afraid?Maybe because I feel it's a bit risky... NBC Community Team http://www.nbc.com/system/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=253&id=137 Pre Blind Auditions
Crazy how nervous, excited, scared I was waiting in New Orleans at the Louis Armstrong airport to fly into the unknown? LOL

I'm so silly... I'm a pro- why am I afraid?

Maybe because I feel it's a bit risky to take My Voice, talents to a platform where It will be judged, subjected to producers, coaches deciding if it's worthy to be the voice of America?

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I've worked so hard.
Will this be the exposure I need?
It's weird I've been singing since I was in diapers, Literally!, But performing my own songs, playing piano and having creative control of the stage is a far cry from competing with other singers on national television, singing cover songs..

Will I get a chance to advance to the live shows where America/ the World will get to see who I really am? I now realize this is my fear, not performing or singing. That comes naturally.
Will the public get a chance to see the singer/songwriter, preachers daughter representing the southern region or will my voice get lost in translation?  Wow- I better sing for My Life!

I was a bit skeptical at first, after all the drawing card for me was the Blind auditions. Finally I wouldn't be judged on what I looked like, How Old I was, what clothes I had on, Just My Voice!

I just pray I sing with as much honesty, emotion, soul and conviction as humanly possible.
I've been waiting my entire life, career to get a chance to be on a platform with this kind of exposure.

I hope I make my family and friends proud. I will do my best to make a difference in this world!

]]> A Little Glimpse of Serabee tag:www.nbc.com,2011:/the-voice/artists/serabee//253.82283 2011-05-04T03:00:00Z 2011-05-03T01:49:46Z MY VOICEI'm the Cajun Queen, Preachers daughter from a little town in Mississippi (Kiln) just outside of New Orleans.I can be long winded sometimes just like my Daddy's sermons, LOL.. so don't wanna bore you, but thought I'd shed some... NBC Community Team http://www.nbc.com/system/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=253&id=137 MY VOICE
I'm the Cajun Queen, Preachers daughter from a little town in Mississippi (Kiln) just outside of New Orleans.

I can be long winded sometimes just like my Daddy's sermons, LOL.. so don't wanna bore you, but thought I'd shed some light on WHO I Am artistically/stylistically.

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I was born on Saturday & singing on Sunday! Started playing piano/hammond B3 when I was 4 in my dads tent revivals. My whole family is very musical, Mom and dad actually met playing music on Bourbon street, then they found Jesus had kids and started a gospel band. I guess you could say I was The Voice of that band and decided to take my ministry into the industry and Here I am!

I'm a very prolific songwriter, had a little success a few years ago and penned a #1 hit for Charlotte Church that became her first pop debut in Europe, That opened a lot of doors for me and now I'm ready to walk through the next one.

Here is a short list of Artist who have inspired me through the years.
As an artist I relate to Steve Winwood the most- He's a blue eyed Soul singer, who plays B3 hammond like me, and was able to transcend into popular commercial music without compromising his style.

I also believe Mahalia Jackson( God Rest Her soul) and I share very similar, parallel lives.

Mahailia, was also a southern Pentecostal Preachers daughter who played Piano. I guess you could say "We" were both classically trained in The church. She had a very unique, powerful Voice that resonated with Mainstream, while remaining true to her gospel roots. She is from New Orleans and Has a center there today for Charities.

I can only hope that someday "My Voice" has such an impact.

Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Alisha Keys, Prince, Steve Perry, Aerosmith, Rod Stewart and John Mayer have also been artist I respect, admire and enjoy.

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