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Monday, December 10, 2012

Nicholas David Abandons Shades, Channels Joe Cocker on 'The Voice'

Nicholas David returned to the stage Monday night, along with the other three remaining contestants.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Days after a whirlwind performance in front of hundreds at the Mall of America, Nicholas David hit the stage once again Monday night, performing Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful" and dedicating the song to his family. Nicholas, a former Eagan resident, is one of the final four contestants on NBC's "The Voice." He and fellow contestants Trevin Hunte, Cassadee Pope and Terry McDermott face elimination at the hands of the show's voting audience. One of the four will be eliminated Tuesday night after a nationwide vote. Click here to learn how you can vote for Nicholas David. Nicholas' performance followed a recap of last week's visit home to …

Monday, December 3, 2012

POLL: What's Your Favorite Nicholas David Performance?

Which Nicholas David song has earned a special place in your heart? Tell us by voting in this Patch poll.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us From "Lean on Me" to "Stand By Me", NBC star Nicholas Mrozinski has had plenty of moments in the spotlight during his run on the televised singing competition "The Voice". But which one is your favorite? Vote in our online poll below. If you need to refresh your memory, check out our collection of performance videos (links below). Mrozinski, who goes by the stage name Nicholas David on the show, is one of six performers remaining after weeks of battle and elimination rounds. He is expected to take the stage once again on Monday night. Patch will be attending and covering a community-wide viewing party hosted Monday evening at Eagan High …

Wendy Zajac

11:03 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Seems like every time he sings, whatever he is singing becomes my new favorite. :) He's something special.   more ›

Monday, November 26, 2012

Eagan's Nicholas David To Perform on NBC's "The Voice" Tonight

Mrozinski, one of the eight remaining contestants on NBC's televised singing competition, is expected to perform once again on Monday night. An elimination episode follows on Tuesday.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us The eight remaining contestants on NBC's "The Voice" face elimination again this week as the singing competition takes one step closer to its Dec. 18 finale. At 7 p.m. on Monday, the top eight singers—including Eagan's Nicholas Mrozinski—will perform once again in front the show's four celebrity judges, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine. Following the performances, viewers will be able to cast votes in support of their favorite candidate. The two lowest vote-getters will be cut from the show in an elimination episode airing Tuesday evening. Mrozinski, a St. Paul performer with Eagan roots, drew tears from his …

Monday, November 19, 2012

VIDEO: Nicholas David's "The Voice" Performance Draws Tears from Cee Lo Green

The Eagan resident performed again on Monday night—this time with a full choir and piano accompaniment.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Sporting a newly-trimmed beard and backed by a full choir, former Eagan resident and musician Nicholas Mrozinski wowed audiences Monday night with his latest performance on NBC's "The Voice". Mrozinski performed Bill Withers' "Lean on Me" during a live performance round airing at 7 p.m. on NBC. For the first time during the nationally televised musical competition, Mrozinski played the piano while singing. The artist, who grew up in Eagan and attended Eagan High School, is one of the 10 musicians remaining on the show. Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine—the four celebrity coaches on the show, once again lauded …

Geri Shadowen

8:19 am on Saturday, January 5, 2013

Nicholas brought such excitement to the show. I get goose bumps when he sings. It's not just his good voice but the soul and emotion he puts into it.   more ›

Friday, November 16, 2012

Nicholas David's Rise to Fame on NBC's The Voice Stuns Family and Friends

His quick rise to fame on "The Voice" has stunned and delighted his fiancée Krista Balaski and close friend and manager Jackson Eddy.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Jackson Eddy was working as a barista at an Eagan coffee shop when he first heard Nicholas Mrozinski perform. At first, nobody in the coffee shop paid much attention to the young musician with a little keyboard and long hair, Eddy remembered. But when the faltering Mrozinski broke through his stage fright and found his voice, Eddy snapped to attention. "I stopped what I was doing, and I was like 'whoa'," Eddy said. Fast forward and Eddy, Mrozinski's longtime manager and close friend, is now scrambling to keep up with all the emails, voice messages and fan mail for Mrozinski—a budding celebrity who is a top performer on NBC's nationally …

Monday, November 12, 2012

VIDEO: Nicholas David Talks About Special Bond with Cee Lo, Fan Reactions

Nicholas, one of the singers on NBC's "The Voice", can't go anywhere—including the restroom—without someone asking for a photo or autograph.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Nicholas Mrozinski, a local singer and contestant on NBC's "The Voice", chats about his newfound fame with the show spokesperson Christina Milian. Mrozinski, who goes by the stage name Nicholas David on the televised musical competition, is one of the 12 semifinalists on the show. Click here for more information about Mrozinski, or to find out how to vote for him on "The Voice".

Join the Nicholas David Fan Club Online!

Can't get enough of Nicholas David, one of the stars on NBC's "The Voice"? Check out these links for the latest updates!

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Nicholas Mrozinski has been a familiar face in the Twin Cities music scene for years, but never has he gotten as much buzz as he's receiving now. That's because Mrozinski is one of the Top 12 contestants on NBC's "The Voice"—a nationally televised singing competition. On the show, contestants are selected by four celebrity coaches, including Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine, then perform head-to-head in musical elimination rounds. Mrozinski's smoky, one-of-a-kind voice has knocked out several competitors and earned him fans far and wide. Last week, he was admitted into the semifinal rounds of the show after …

MartyInRhodeInland

9:21 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013

Nicholas if you start touring, please let me know when you will be in the New England area. Also, let me know when you next CD is released. I still think you should have won The Voice. All the best to you and your family, Marty in Rhode Island   more ›

Friday, November 9, 2012

Mrozinski Voted into the Top 12 on NBC's "The Voice"

The artist, who grew up and attended high school in Eagan, will compete next week in the live, semi-final rounds.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us Former Eagan resident and musician Nicholas Mrozinski continued his ascent into the upper echelons of NBC's "The Voice" on Thursday night when he was selected by the TV show's voting audience to continue to the next round. Mrozinski, a member of Cee Lo Green's team on the televised singing competition, will perform alongside fellow teammates Trevin Hunte and Cody Belew and nine other singers in the semi-final live rounds next week. The relief was visible on the Mrozinski's face when host Carson Daly announced the artist had made the cut. Although he didn't perform individually during the elimination episode on Thursday, Mrozinski laid down …

Thursday, November 8, 2012

VIDEO: One-Time Eagan Resident Strikes the Right Chord on "The Voice"

Twin Cities resident Nicholas Mrozinski is one of the top 20 performers on NBC's national singing competition.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Former Eagan resident Nicholas Mrozinski struck an uptempo note on NBC's "The Voice" Wednesday night, and walked off the stage to very warm reception from the show's celebrity coaches. Mrozinski, who goes by the stage name Nicholas David on the televised musical competition, performed "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White. "It's so incredibe, I'm a huge fan of yours," said coach and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine following Mrozinski's performance. "Barry White makes baby-making music, and I want to make a baby right now," he joked. Levine wasn't the only one to show his appreciation for Mrozinski's performance. Mrozinski's …

john

12:26 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012

After all the fiasco on the X factor which is a 3 ring circus I am going to watch the Voice where they judge people for their really talents not trying to market them in in the music business. Demi I love ya sweetheart but you have been in this business long enough to know everything. http://www.zazzle.com/57_chevy_mug-168246233249883693   more ›

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Nicholas David Expected to Compete This Wednesday on NBC's "The Voice"

The artist, who grew up in Eagan, has survived through several elimination rounds on the televised musical competition.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us Nicholas Mrozinski, a Twin Cities artist who grew up in Eagan, is scheduled to compete in the "playoff" rounds on NBC's "The Voice" on Wednesday. Mrozinski, who goes by the stage name Nicholas David on the show, is one of 20  musicians remaining on "The Voice", a televised singing competition featuring celebrity coaches. All are competing for a grand prize recording contract. A total of 12 musicians—or three members from each of the four teams on the show—will advance to the next round after this week's competition. Mrozinski, who is a member of Cee Lo Green's team, has already defeated several fellow competitors in the show's earlier …

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