The Sing-Off season 4 explained

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Judges:Ben Folds
Shawn Stockman
Jewel
Host:Nick Lachey
Winner:Home Free
Runner Up:Ten
Network:NBC

The fourth season of The Sing-Off premiered on December 9, 2013. The number of a cappella groups was decreased from sixteen back to ten, resulting in a new format. Nick Lachey stayed as host for the new season, with Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman returning as judges. New to the judges' table was Jewel, who replaces Sara Bareilles, who left after one season. Deke Sharon returned as music director and vocal producer. The music staff included Ed Boyer, Ben Bram, Rob Dietz, and Nick Girard. The program ran for seven episodes over the course of two weeks and concluded on December 23, 2013.[1]

Though the show's status was unclear after the third season concluded in 2012, NBC announced in March 2013 that it would bring back the program as a special like the first two seasons.[2] [3]

A group was eliminated from the show each week in a new feature called the "Ultimate Sing-Off", where the two groups ranked lowest at the end of each show would compete by singing the same song.[4] The groups took turns alternating verses, before ending the song singing together.[5] Also unlike previous seasons, the winner was chosen by the judges instead of by the general public.

Competitors

GroupFinishNumber
of members
Website
Home Free
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ten
Dallas, Texas
Vocal Rush
Oakland, California
The Filharmonic
Los Angeles, California
AcoUstiKats
Lexington, Kentucky
VoicePlay
Orlando, Florida
Element
New York, New York
Street Corner Renaissance
Los Angeles, California
Calle Sol
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Princeton Footnotes
Princeton, New Jersey

Elimination table

EliminatedSing-Off BattleLast safeSafeThird PlaceSecond PlaceWinner
Date:December 9December 11December 12December 16December 18December 19December 23
Place GroupResult
1Home Freewidth=10%3rdwidth=10% 4thSafe2ndSafeWinner
2Ten2nd1stSafe3rdSing-OffSecond Place
3Vocal Rush2ndLast safeSing-Off1stSafeThird Place
4The Filharmonic1st2ndSing-OffLast safeEliminated
5AcoUstiKats3rdSing-OffSafeEliminated
6VoicePlaySing-Off3rdSafeEliminated
7ElementLast safeLast safeEliminated
8Street Corner Renaissance1st5thEliminated
9Calle SolLast safeEliminated
10Princeton FootnotesSing-OffEliminated

Performances

Episode 1 (December 9, 2013)

Group! scope="col"
OrderSongResult
Vocal Rush1"Bottom of the River" by Delta RaeSafe
Home Free2"Cruise" by Florida Georgia LineSafe
Princeton Footnotes3"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor SwiftBottom Two
Calle Sol4"Pon de Replay" by RihannaLast Safe
Street Corner Renaissance5"What Makes You Beautiful" by One DirectionSafe
Ten6"Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus and Chaka KhanSafe
Element7"Burn" by Ellie GouldingLast safe
VoicePlay8"Feel This Moment" by Pitbull feat. Christina AguileraBottom Two
The Filharmonic9"Treasure" by Bruno MarsSafe
AcoUstiKats10"Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell WilliamsSafe
Ultimate Sing-Off Challenge
Princeton Footnotes1"Bye Bye Bye" by 'N SyncEliminated
VoicePlay2Safe

Episode 2 (December 11, 2013)

Group! scope="col"
OrderSongResult
Vocal Rush1"Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" by C+C Music FactoryLast Safe
Home Free2"Life Is a Highway" by Tom CochraneSafe
VoicePlay3"Play That Funky Music" by Wild CherrySafe
Street Corner Renaissance4"Do You Love Me" by The ContoursSafe
Element5"Raise Your Glass" by P!nkLast Safe
AcoUstiKats6"Hey Ya!" by OutKastBottom Two
Calle Sol7"Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky MartinBottom Two
Ten8"Hot in Herre" by NellySafe
The Filharmonic9"This Is How We Do It" by Montell JordanSafe
Ultimate Sing-Off Challenge
Calle Sol 1"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly ClarksonEliminated
AcoUstiKats2Safe

Episode 3 (December 12, 2013)

Group! scope="col"
OrderSongResult
Ten1"Chain of Fools" by Aretha FranklinSafe
AcoUstiKats2"Amazed" by LonestarSafe
Street Corner Renaissance3"Forget You" by CeeLo GreenBottom Two
The Filharmonic4"One More Night" by Maroon 5Bottom Two
Ultimate Sing-Off Challenge
Street Corner Renaissance1"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by SteamEliminated
The Filharmonic2Safe

Episode 4 (December 16, 2013)

Group! scope="col"
OrderSongResult
Home Free1"Ring of Fire" by Johnny CashSafe
VoicePlay2"Don't Speak" by No DoubtSafe
Element3"You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The SupremesBottom Two
Vocal Rush4"Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie TylerBottom Two
Ultimate Sing-Off Challenge
Element1"Survivor" by Destiny's ChildEliminated
Vocal Rush2Safe

Episode 5 (December 18, 2013)

Group! scope="col"
OrderSongResult
Home Free1"Oh, Pretty Woman" from the film Pretty Woman (by Roy Orbison)rowspan="6"
Vocal Rush2"Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" from the film Against All Odds (by Phil Collins)
AcoUstiKats3"Old Time Rock and Roll" from the film Risky Business (by Bob Seger)
The Filharmonic4"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" from the film Armageddon (by Aerosmith)
VoicePlay5"Don't You (Forget About Me)" from the film The Breakfast Club (by Simple Minds)
Ten6"Skyfall" from the film Skyfall (by Adele)
Ultimate Sing-Off Challenge
AcoUstiKats1"Eye of the Tiger" from the film Rocky III (by Survivor)Eliminated
VoicePlay2Eliminated
Vocal Rush1"Fame" from the film Fame (by Irene Cara)Safe
Ten2Safe
Home Free1"I'm Alright" from the film Caddyshack (by Kenny Loggins)Safe
The Filharmonic2Last Safe

Episode 6 (December 19, 2013)

Group! scope="col"
OrderSongResult
The Filharmonic1"Baby I Need Your Loving" by The Four TopsBottom Two
Ten2"Proud Mary" by Ike & Tina Turner (originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival)Bottom Two
Home Free3"Colder Weather" by Zac Brown BandSafe
Vocal Rush4"My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)" by Fall Out BoySafe
Ultimate Sing-Off Challenge
Ten1"Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The ClashSafe
The Filharmonic2Eliminated

Episode 7 (December 23, 2013)

Group! scope="col"
OrderCollaboration SongOrderIndividual SongResult
Ten1"Joyful, Joyful" from (with Shawn Stockman)4 "Love on Top" by Beyoncé
Home Free5"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (with Jewel)2"I Want Crazy" by Hunter Hayes
Vocal Rush3"Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" by David Bowie and Bing Crosby (with Ben Folds)6"Roar" by Katy Perry

Ratings

OrderAirdateRating/Share
(18-49)
Viewers
(millions)
Rank
(Timeslot)
Rank
(Night)
1December 9, 20132.4/68.39
  1. 1
  1. 2[6]
2December 11, 20131.8/56.03
  1. 1
  1. 7[7]
3December 12, 20131.3/44.58
  1. 3
  1. 8[8]
4December 16, 20132.0/67.28
  1. 1
  1. 6[9]
5December 18, 20131.6/55.49
  1. 2
  1. 6[10]
6December 19, 20131.2/44.48
  1. 4
  1. 8[11]
7December 23, 20131.4/45.32
  1. 1
  1. 1[12]

Contestants' appearances on other talent shows

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sing-off, the on nbc listings. The Futon Critic. December 6, 2013.
  2. Web site: 'The Sing-Off' Renewed by NBC for Season 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20130317182709/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/14/the-sing-off-renewed-for-season-4/173392/. dead. March 17, 2013. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. March 14, 2013. March 15, 2013.
  3. Web site: Break out those pitch pipes and start warming up. #TheSingoff returns Monday, December 9. The Sing Off. Facebook. October 9, 2013. October 9, 2013.
  4. Web site: TEN GROUPS COMPETE FOR THE A CAPPELLA CROWN ON FOURTH SEASON OF ‘THE SING-OFF’. NBC Entertainment. November 18, 2013. November 18, 2013.
  5. Web site: Building Battles: Behind The Ultimate Sing Off. Sharon. Deke. CASA. December 9, 2013. December 18, 2013.
  6. Web site: Monday Final TV Ratings: 'The Voice' & 'Sleepy Hollow' Adjusted Up; 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' Adjusted Down. https://web.archive.org/web/20131213033240/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/10/monday-final-tv-ratings-the-voice-the-great-christmas-light-fight-adjusted-down/221441/. dead. December 13, 2013. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. December 10, 2013. December 10, 2013.
  7. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle' Adjusted Up. https://web.archive.org/web/20131215035728/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/12/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-adjusted-up/222125/. dead. December 15, 2013. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. December 12, 2013. December 12, 2013.
  8. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up; 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The Sing-Off', 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland', 'The Millers', 'The Crazy Ones', 'Two and a Half Men' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down. https://web.archive.org/web/20131214014640/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/13/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-adjusted-up-the-big-bang-theory-the-sing-off-once-upon-a-time-in-wonderland-the-millers-the-crazy-ones-elementary-adjusted/222408/. dead. December 14, 2013. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. December 13, 2013. December 13, 2013.
  9. Web site: Monday Final TV Ratings: 'The Sing-Off' & 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' Adjusted Down. https://web.archive.org/web/20131218062414/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/17/monday-final-tv-ratings-the-sing-off-the-great-christmas-light-fight-adjusted-up/222963/. dead. December 18, 2013. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. December 17, 2013. December 20, 2013.
  10. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: '10 Most Fascinating People' & 'Home for the Holidays' Adjusted Up, 'iHeartRadio Jingle Ball' Adjusted Down. https://web.archive.org/web/20131220051605/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/19/wednesday-final-ratings-barbara-walters-presents-the-10-most-fascinating-people-iheartradio-jingle-ball-adjusted-down/223597/. dead. December 20, 2013. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. December 19, 2013. December 20, 2013.
  11. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: No Adjustments for 'The X Factor', 'The Sing Off' or 'The Year'. https://web.archive.org/web/20131221060155/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/20/thursday-final-ratings-no-adjustment-for-the-x-factor-the-sing-off-or-the-year/223857/. dead. December 21, 2013. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. December 20, 2013. December 23, 2013.
  12. Web site: Monday Final Ratings: 'The Sing Off' Adjusted Up; 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' Adjusted Down. https://web.archive.org/web/20131225194934/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/24/monday-final-tv-ratings-the-sing-off-adjusted-up-the-great-christmas-light-fight-adjusted-down/224541/. dead. December 25, 2013. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. December 23, 2013. December 25, 2013.
  13. Web site: VJ Rosales and The Voice.. NSLR Productions. September 24, 2012. December 18, 2013.