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Q Artistry led in terms of quirk factor, and spoken-word poet Tasha Jones continued her striking series of turns.

I’m willing to bet soul-music legend Ray Charles never expected his music to be the backbone of a contemporary modern-dance company. But Nicholas Owens Dance Company has done just that.

What’s more, Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance to announce that he will perform on the season finale. He may play “All of the Stars,” a song he wrote for The Fault in Our Stars film based on John Green’s hit YA novel.

Coach Usher picked “Love Runs Out” by OneRepublic, which was an excellent decision matched with perfect timing. America finally saw a comfortable Josh Kaufman meander about the stage as if it’s where he belongs—and it is.

The five remaining contestants will each perform two songs live for America with hopes of seizing a coveted spot in the finals. Follow along with us!

The ISO’s latest is a glitzy lesson in 1930s romance, with zealous orchestral flourishes steered by Jack Everly. Rachel York guides the ship from there, as comely evangelist–turned–entertainer Reno Sweeney.

“Star-Spangled Banner” performances have become something of a cottage industry for upcoming Indy 500 singer LeAnn Rimes. Here are some of our past faves.

Kaufman controlled Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” with pitch perfection. When he mixes gospel roots with that soulful jazz tone, it’s hard to think he won’t make the show’s Top 2.

“Folsom Prison Blues” has become something of a standard for the five-time NFL MVP.

“[Usher] told me to practice in the mirror—once facing it, once in profile one way, and once in profile the other way, occasionally making eye contact with myself,” Kaufman tell IM. “It really helped me focus on connecting with the audience.”

We’re talking all things Kaufman during Monday’s live episode. Join us.

From July 31 through August 17, the Coliseum Concert Series will bring its first batch of performers through the spiffed-up multipurpose facility.

Thousands descended on Indy CD & Vinyl, Luna Music, Karma Records, and Vibes Music on a perfectly sun-drenched Saturday.

The night’s apex arrived, quite literally, with performer La Fleur Soleil’s acrobatic showing, which withstood a minor technical difficulty to put on a subtly astounding display of burlesque-geisha passion.

Shops including James Dant, Leather Feather Stone, and Righno Boutique all set up on the scene, either in a freight container behind the venue or in the Sanctuary’s main chamber.