The Voice

Follow our (runaway) train of thoughts as one of Indy’s own performs for America, his sights set on seizing a spot in the program’s Top 5.

“[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.

Indy’s own delivered the best overall vocal of the night. It’s belted high notes that get America’s votes, and Kaufman delivered his own with a side of Hoosier humility.

Host Carson Daly called Kaufman’s take on a Bruno Mars tune “the performance of the night.” Here’s a look at his top four foes going into the live shows.

“Whether you find it in a little jazz club, or on the street, or on a big stage, or on national television, talent is talent,” Kaufman says. “If you refuse to listen to somebody just because he or she was on a reality show, then you’re making your choice based on bad criteria.”