Jamaican Songstress <PERSON> Wins “The Voice” · Global Voices
The finals of Season 5 of NBC's The Voice are in progress – and Caribbean netizens are already glued to their television sets, smart phones close at hand, waiting to see if Jamaican vocal powerhouse <PERSON> will win. In the final face off on Monday night, social media users were practically live (micro)blogging the show, commenting on everything from song delivery to the stage presence of the three contenders.
Jamaica has naturally been supportive of <PERSON> from the outset of the competition; with her constant progression to the finals, the country – like the rest of the regional blogosphere – is in the grip of <PERSON> fever:
Night time in Kingston watching #<PERSON> on #TheVoice. I can understand now why the whole of #jamaica is rooting for #<PERSON>
— <PERSON> (@fionaatweets) December 11, 2013
Her tribute to <PERSON> on Monday night with a perfect rendition of I Have Nothing marked her attempt “to go out with a bang” – by the next morning, her version of the song was Number 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
Tonight, <PERSON> sang a duet with <PERSON>, one of her idols, and Twitter has been going crazy in anticipation of the Jamaican singer's victory…
#thevoice #tessannechin #teamtess #jamaica #jamaican #celinedeon. <PERSON> and <PERSON>. Boom.… http://t.co/VrCA9nc38c
— fyah_d (@dameonb1) December 18, 2013
Whoa! Go, <PERSON>! Holding your own with <PERSON>!!! #TeamTessanne
— <PERSON> (@kelliemagnus) December 18, 2013
but y'all watching #TheVoice rightnow ?! #<PERSON> just killed it . #jamaica is turnt rightnow
— Kodyann (@kodiikinz_x3) December 18, 2013
Sending good vibes to #TheVoice <PERSON> an amazing talent. 641
#Jamaica in the house. Good luck tonight #<PERSON>.
— VACA (@VACAORG) December 18, 2013
The voice season finale tonight I'm so excited for <PERSON> I hope she wins #TheVoice #<PERSON> #<PERSON>
— Karry F (@iSassy_Karetha) December 18, 2013
wow I jus realize tht #Jamaica has the #fastestman , the #fastestwoman an last but not least #TheVoice best ever performer #<PERSON>
— <PERSON> (@fluffyvb) December 18, 2013
When <PERSON> win Jamaica Is going to be one big parade. #<PERSON> #TheVoice #TheVoiceFinale #TessanneChin
— <PERSON> (@S_dior) December 18, 2013
<PERSON> herself stayed humble and gracious, tweeting just minutes after her performance with <PERSON>:
Absolutely speechless Miss <PERSON> thank you for making my dream Come true :) you are even more amazing in person!!! It was an honour:)
— <PERSON> (@Tessanne) December 18, 2013
Her natural affability has captivated netizens across the region:
<PERSON> I love your spirt, your vibe and your humility. <3 #<PERSON> #TeamAdam @adamlevine
— <PERSON> (@radrc) December 18, 2013
Many twitter users – including <PERSON>, the internationally lauded Jamaican singer with whom <PERSON> honed her skills as his backup singer, reminded #<PERSON> fans to vote for her:
Please vote for <PERSON>! She can get it if you really want! #jamaica #TessanneChin #thevoice #finishline http://t.co/Ny7zxOLUZF
— <PERSON> (@THEJIMMYCLIFF) December 17, 2013
<PERSON> lamented that it took a contest like The Voice to make Jamaicans appreciate their own:
Congrats <PERSON>, but I just wish it didn't take this for Jamaica(ns) to recognize their own talent! #Jamaica #<PERSON> #TheVoice
— <PERSON> (@OfficialTamoJ) December 17, 2013
Even Jamaican politicians were getting in on the action:
Tonight is your night <PERSON>. You are my winner and Jamaica's winner. You've made us all proud. 641