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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Voice's Jamie Lono Says Experience Made Him a Man

Vernon Hills resident cut from competition after battle round.

  It was an emotional battle for Vernon Hills singer Jamie Lono who was eliminated from NBC’s The Voice after a battle with his good friend Jamar Richards to stay on Team Cee Lo. The episode aired last night with the Jamie-Jamar battle as the finale. Both singers broke down in tears after the results. Lono said maybe he was meant to lose so that Rogers could win. Rogers overcame drug addiction and has said that he hopes his success in the competition can be an inspiration for all people struggling with drug addiction. After the battle, Lono told Cee Lo Green that his coaching was not in vain. In an interview with Christina Milian of The Voice, Lono said, “You couldn’t ask for a better person to lose to. He’s been like my big brother from …

Monday, March 12, 2012

Local Singer Battles Tonight on The Voice

Jamie Lono of Vernon Hills will face Jamar Rogers.

  The Voice fans will find out tonight whether or not singer Jamie Lono of Vernon Hills will advance to the finals. Lono will battle his good friend Jamar Rogers to keep a spot on Team Cee Lo. They will sing I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner. On the Today Show this morning, Rogers said he and Lono became good friends during the blind auditions. “I call this guy my little brother, “ Rogers said.  Lono said they each have their own unique styles and it will be hard to send either home.  The show was pre-recorded, so they already know who went home, but the results are hushed.  Lono said he’s still getting used to all the attention the show has brought him. He said in between shows, he’s still making sandwiches at the Potbelly in …

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