Clash of the Choirs on NBC

By Adam Shuler

As the writer’s strike continues, television audiences can expect more reality programming on prime time in the immediate future. The genre has the potential to be vile and dismaying, but it also has the potential to be inspiring and uplifting. Clash of the Choirs fits the latter category. Airing nightly at 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT/MT) on NBC from Monday, December 17 to Thursday, December 20, the competition featured wonderful singing for worthy causes. It is an excellent choice for our Best of the Week.

Five musicians (Nick Lachey, Patti LaBelle, Michael Bolton, Blake Shelton, and Kelly Rowland) assembled choirs of talented people in their respective hometowns. Each night, the celebrities would direct their choirs as they sang songs, including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Over the Rainbow” and “Unwritten.” The choirs competed for a $250,000 prize, to be sent to an active charity in the winning town.

Clash of the Choirs is a fine example of positive competition. People come together with almost nothing in common except musical talent and the desire to sing to the world. These singers don’t seek attention or fame; they are merely humbled by the opportunity to sing under famous musicians. The performances were great to watch, and the series was free of disparaging remarks.  For having wonderful melodies, creating a delightful atmosphere, and providing wholesome family entertainment, Clash of the Choirs is the Best of the Week.

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