Living Room ... Live! Kids Ultimate Fave

Classical Singer, 11, Is Viewers' Choice

(CBS)  "Living Room ... Live! Kids"

Each Monday for three months, The Early Show aired excerpts of three videos we selected as the best/funniest/most outrageous of ones submitted by viewers, then asked viewers to vote online for the one they liked most.

In addition to The Early Show segment, CBSNews.com offered a weekly, six-minute Webcast and three-minute podcast hosted by Adam Kontras of Adam and the Egos, who made his TV debut on "Living Room … Live!" Adam and his fellow band members told you more about each candidate.

Week 13: The Ultimate Finalists' Round

The three ultimate finalists, whose videos were shown again Monday, were:

Madeline Edwards, 11, of Goldsboro, N.C., sang "O Mio Babbino Caro." Click here to see the video.

"Crooked X," a hard rock band made up of 12- and 13-year-olds from Coweta, Okla., played their original song, "Death of Me." Click here to see the video.

Katherine Fritsch, 8, of Raleigh, N.C., sang "The Star Spangled Banner." To see her video, click here.

To see the Adam and the Egos take on the three ultimate finalists, click here.

On Thursday, March 8, Adam announced that online voters this week opted for -- Edwards, who attracted 41 percent of a close vote.

She'll perform live on the show on Tuesday.

Adam told co-anchor Julie Chen that even the performers who weren't chosen by viewers can go a long way. "You can do anything with this exposure," he said. And he called all three ultimate finalists "exceptional."

Week 12: Third Finalists' Round

Week 12 has the third finalists' round of "Living Room … Live! Kids." In this round, viewers pick their favorite performer from the ones they voted as their favorites in each of the previous three weeks.

They were:

Fiddler Emma Jane Pendleton, 13, and her sister, mandolin player Marina Pendleton, 12, of Tulsa, Okla., playing "Cotton Patch Rag." To watch the video, click here.

Logen Hall, 12, of Roebuck, S.C., singing "Danny Boy." To watch the video, click here.

Katherine Fritsch, 8, of Raleigh, N.C., singing "The Star Spangled Banner." To see her video, click here.

To see Week 11's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

It turned out that the viewers' favorite, with more than 59 percent of the online vote, was Fritsch.

She returns Monday, for the ultimate finalists' round, pitting the favorites from the three finalists' rounds of "Living Room ... Live! Kids" against one another. That will determine who lands on top in the overall competition and gets to perform on The Early Show.

The acts who emerged from the previous two finalists' rounds and who are assured of going to the ultimate finalists' round are 11-year-old classical singer Madeline Edwards and hard rock band "Crooked X." Click here to see Edwards' video, and here to see the video of Crooked X.

Tune in Monday for the ultimate finalists' round.

Week 11

Pianist Ethan Bortnick, 6, of Hollywood, Fla., played "Russian Dance" from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. To watch the video, click here.

Fiddler Emma Jane Pendleton, 13 and her sister, mandolin player, Marina Pendleton, 12, of Tulsa, Okla., played "Cotton Patch Rag." To watch the video, click here.

Rosedale, a teenage boy classical rock and blues band of Sayreville, N.J., played an original song, "I Can’t Get the Blues." To watch the video, click here.

To see Week 11's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

The viewers' choice, with 53 percent of the online vote: the Pendleton Sisters.

Week 10

Najma Bennett, 11, of Bonaire, Ga., sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." To watch the video, click here.

Zoe Lowen, 15, of Weston, Conn., sang "Waiting For Life" (from "Once on This Island"). To watch the video, click here.

Logen Hall, 12, of Roebuck, S.C., sang "Danny Boy." To watch the video, click here.

To see Week 10's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

It turned out that the viewers' favorite, with 45 percent of the online vote, was Hall. She'll return in the third finalists' round, in two weeks.

Week 9

Emmy Bodner, 14, of Georgetown, Ind. sang an original song, "Can I Be Your Everything." To watch her performance, click here.

Brianna Scully, 11, of Stuart, Fla., sang "Good Morning Baltimore." To view her video, click here.

Katherine Fritsch, 8, of Raleigh, N.C., sang "The Star Spangled Banner." To see her video, click here.

To see Week 9's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

The viewers' choice, with almost three-quarters of the online vote, was Fritsch. She'll be back in three weeks in the third finalists' round.

Week 8: Second Finalists' Round

After more than two months of competition, it was time for the second finalists' round in "Living Room … Live! Kids," in which viewers picked their favorite performer from the previous three weeks.

In week five, Kaleena Hutchins, 15, of Melbourne, Ark., received the most votes for her version of the William Tell Overture on the harmonica. Click here to see the video.

Week six saw Megan Moran, 16, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., garnering the most votes for singing "There are Worse Things I Could Do" from "Grease." Click here to see the video.

In week seven, "Crooked X," a hard rock band made up of 12- and 13-year-olds from Coweta, Okla., received the most votes for their original song, "Death of Me." Click here to see the video.

To see Week 8's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

It turned out that "Crooked X" got the most viewer votes in this finalists' round, with 54 percent. The group moves on to the Ultimate Finalists' Round, in five weeks.

Week 7

Gracie Stover, 8, of Rison, Ark. sang a combination of “I’ll Never Grow Up" and “I’ve Got a Crow” from "Peter Pan." Click here to see the video.

Kayla Kraft, 10 of Port Charlotte, Fla. sang “Journey to the Past” from "Anastasia." Click here to see the video.

"Crooked X," a hard rock band made up of 12- and 13-year-olds from Coweta, Okla. sang an original song called "Death of Me." Click here to see the video.

To see Week 7's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

The viewers' choice, with 59 percent of the vote, was "Crooked X."

Week 6:

Alex Roth, 9, of Pittsburgh, Pa., sang "Here's Where I Stand" from the soundtrack to the movie "Camp." Click here to see the video.

Dabir Snell, 11, of Long Beach, Calif. rapped his original song "Everything Changed." Click here to see the video.

Megan Moran, 16, of Port St. Lucie, Fla. sang "There are Worse Things I Could Do" from "Grease." Click here to see the video.

To see Week 6's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

The viewers' choice, with 55 percent of the vote, was Moran.

She'll be back in two weeks, in the next finalists' round.

Week 5

Last week, the viewers' favorites from the first three weeks squared off in the first finalists' round. On Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, it was revealed that Madeline Edwards, the 11-year-old classical singer from Goldsboro, N.C., got the most votes of those cast online by viewers, attracting more than 42 percent. Edwards advances to the ultimate finalists' round, where she'll face the favorites who emerge from the next two finalists' rounds.

Also Monday, three new acts debuted, vying for viewers' votes.

Kaleena Hutchins, 15, of Melbourne, Ark., played the William Tell Overture on the harmonica. Click here to see the video.

Samantha Casey, 10, of Selma N.C., played the fiddle. Click here to see the video.

Anton Oliverio, 13, of Buffalo, N.Y. showed off his skills on the drums. Click here to see the video.

To see Week 5's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

It turned out that the viewers' choice, with 47 percent of the vote, was Hutchins.

Week 4: First Finalists' Round

After several weeks of competiton, it was time for the first finalists' round in "Living Room … Live! Kids," in which viewers picked their favorite performer from the past three weeks.

In week one, the teen rock band from Scotia, N.Y., Stuck on Stupid, came out on top. Click here to see the video.

Week two had Madeline Edwards, the 11-year-old classical singer from Goldsboro, N.C., getting the most votes. Click here to see the video.

And finally, Anthony Gargiula, a 7-year-old singer from Glenmont, N.Y., was the online voters' favorite in week three. Click here to see that video.

Week 3:

Country singer Lizzy McAvoy, 15, of Newark, Ohio, sang and played the guitar for her original song, "The Best Way to Spend the Holidays." Click here to see the video.

Classical vocalist Andolyn Medina, 10, of Chesapeake, Va., "I Could Have Danced All Night." Click here to see the video.

Singer Anthony Gargiula, 7, of Glenmont, N.Y., sang "Let It Snow." Click here to see the video.

To see Week 3's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

The viewers' favorite, with more than 60 percent of the online vote, was Gargiula.

Week 2:

Sabrina Lentini, 8, of Tustin, Calif., sang "Amazing Grace." Click here to watch her performance.

Madeline Edwards, 11, of Goldsboro, N.C., sang "O Mio Babbino Caro." Click here to watch her performance.

Singer Kristin Martin, 16, of Suffield, Conn., sang "Panis Angelicus." Click here to watch her performance.

To see Week 2's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

The viewers' favorite, with over 75 percent of the online vote, was Edwards.

Week 1:

The week one performers of "Living Room … Live! Kids" all displayed some incredible musical talent.

Makaala Perry, 7, of Honolulu, sang "Tomorrow." Click here to watch a video of her performance.

Ellie Smith, 10, of Henderson, Nev., sang "Don't Rain on My Parade." Click here to watch a video of her performance.

Rock band "Stuck on Stupid," comprised of bass player Adam Albright, 14, guitarist and lead vocalist Dominic Brino, 14, and drummer Garrett Damore, 13, performed their song "Used," written by Dominic. Click here to watch the video of the performance of the group from Scotia, N.Y.

To see Week 1's "Adam and the Egos" review of the videos, click here.

And the one chosen as their favorite by viewers voting online, with 39 percent of the vote, was Stuck on Stupid.

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[deaneb22]

Congrats Madeline. Everyone in Goldsboro, NC and at Houser Associates are very proud and excited for you. You continuously give us all goose bumps and love hearing what an extrodinary voice you have. Can't wait to see you live from NY.

[captureu]

I wanted to congratulate all the 3 finalist. You were all fantastic and I'm sure it was a close vote. Madeline, you will go far with that awesome voice of yours. Crooked X, don't forget your fellow competitor Kayla Kraft when you get famous, not that you aren't already.... She would love to open for one of your concerts some day!!! If any of you want to see more excerpts of Kayla Kraft singing, you can go to her website.. www.myspace.com/kaykaychik

Good Luck to everyone that made it on the Early Show you were all fantastic!

Cheryl Darna (Kayla Kraft's mom)

[maddiegirl28]

Hey Every One just wanted to thank you all for voting!!
Madeline Edwards

[maddiegirl28]

Hey Every One just wanted to thank you all for voting!!
Madeline Edwards

[kkmojo2]

Congratulations Madeline!

The Fritsch family thanks everyone for their overwhelming support of Katherine during this contest. Our family is so appreciative for the enthusiasm and encouragement received from so many people including family, friends, coaches, soldiers, co-workers, classmates, teachers, local media, in many cases entire organizations especially the Carolina Hurricanes and our fellow Caniacs!

Raleigh, and many parts of the country, has made this such a wonderful life long memory for our whole family. Thank you for coming along for the ride.

[hbest1025]

Madeline!! CONGRATULATIONSSS GIRL!! love youu -Hailey

[ttaylorm]

Congratulations Madeline!!! Camp Carlina Trails staff is sooooooooooo proud of you!!!!

We Love you!

[cxfansrock]

Congratulations Madeline!!!!!
Your voice and performance is truly exceptional!
You will have so many opportunities to share
your gift with the world I know!!

Katherine...The Disney channel is waiting for you
I'm sure!! What great range and control your
singing voice has and your just the cutest!!

Crooked X just wants to wish you both best of luck in the future..What a blessing and honor
to have been chosen from the great talent the
nation's youth has to offer..THANK YOU CBS for
the exposure you have given the band...It has
given us a spotlight that would have only been
possible from the "Living Room Live" competition!
This has been toooo much fun!!!!!!!!! Thank you
to all who voted..your the best!!!

Rock on America and God Bless!!

CROOKED X FANS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps We'd love to see Gary or any of the "guys"
at one of our concerts!!!! Remeber those back-
stage passes dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pendletonff]

Congratulations, Madeline!

Best wishes to all,
The Pendletons
www.PendletonFF.com

[mollibeau]

Maddie,

You Rock Girl, I am so proud of you! May all your dreams come true!

Ms.Deanne

[jesseboy11]

Congrats to Madeline and to Katherine you are both very talented and will go far.
Look for Crooked X to keep on rockin thank you to all who voted.

[canesmojo]

In half an hour or so we'll know who the voters chose. You can't really go wrong with ANY of these acts -- they've all done their families, friends and communities proud. And they've all shown a lot of professionalism and guts in their performances.

Crooked X, you guys have a kind of vintage sound that reminds me of early Black Sabbath. Can't wait to see what happens as time goes on. Also very gutsy doing an original song.

Madeline, what can I say? Doing opera is gutsy all by itself -- and you nailed it.

And finally, Katherine... Nobody who's heard you sing at a Hurricanes game needs to hear my thoughts, but those of you who haven't have missed out on something pretty special. The guts factor in this selection mainly stems from the fact that if you maks a mistake in singing the national anthem EVERYbody is going to know because everybody knows what it's SUPPOSED to sound like. And I think "Dewey" put it best in Week 12 when he said "...a voice so booming and effortless..." "Effortless" is exactly the word I was looking for. The Star Spangled Banner is anything BUT an effortless song for a singer, and KK... you make it look easy. I hope the voting public agrees -- I know the Caniac Nation does!

[rosedalefan]

I JUST WATCHED THE ADAM AND THE EGOS VIDEO FROM WEEK 13. THEY CONFUSED THE BAND'S HOMETOWN WITH THE HOMETOWN OF THE ROCK/BLUES BAND FROM WEEK 11,
ROSEDALE, THEY ARE FROM SAYREVILLE, NJ.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL.
THANKS CBS.

[meximom]

Well I just wanted to say thank you to CBS for giving the kids in this competiton a chance to show their talent. I have enjoyed each act. I truly believe you guys will be the stepping stone to one if not more than one of these acts making it BIG.Again thank you. And to you parents, I hope this experience was a good one for your kids. Despite a few hotheads. Good luck to all and congratulations.

I voted Crooked X. Love ya guys!!!

[mrssutton]

Madeline-

You definitely have my vote! Good Luck- even though I don't think you need it!

[klassykelly]

Well,this is the last day to vote.
I've seen all the video's and they are all very talented. There's only one to win and that one is CROOKED X!! They are the BEST!! Forrest,Jesse,Josh and Boomer are the greatest boys I know. They are dedicated to their music.We are very proud of them here in Ok.CROOKED X ALL THE WAY!!

[srmb1]

Thanks, CBS, for moving quickly to restore the sanity! Here's hoping that all comments from here on out will be made with the understanding that each precious child involved in the finals will be reading them. Katherine, you have an incredible voice, and you are an all-American cutie. Madeline, you are as beautiful as your voice is. CX, you continue to amaze me with your talent to write, perform, and sing your own music as well as how you work together. No matter who wins tomorrow, each of you has a bright future-you have the talent to make your future whatever you want it to be. Good luck to all; I voted primarily based on personal preference and a few other minor factors, but that does not mean I felt the other two acts have less talent. These are incredible acts in their genres.

[srmb1]

Thanks, CBS, for moving quickly to restore the sanity! Here's hoping that all comments from here on out will be made with the understanding that each precious child involved in the finals will be reading them. Katherine, you have an incredible voice, and you are an all-American cutie. Madeline, you are as beautiful as your voice is. CX, you continue to amaze me with your talent to write, perform, and sing your own music as well as how you work together. No matter who wins tomorrow, each of you has a bright future-you have the talent to make your future whatever you want it to be. Good luck to all; I voted primarily based on personal preference and a few other minor factors, but that does not mean I felt the other two acts have less talent. These are incredible acts in their genres.

[cxfan]

Well, it's almost here, just one more day. I can't wait.

We can't wait to see Crooked X in N.Y.

All acts are great, but we love Crooked X here in Coweta and are so proud of Forrest, Jesse, Josh & Boomer.

VOTE CROOKED X, CROOKED X, CROOKED X

[afaragher-2009]

CrookedX I'm voting for you!!.. Why? Because you can sing/write/play your own music. And You put on one heck of a live show! You guys rocked!! If any of you people out there that are looking for great talent? Then look no further cause Crookedx are the ones with that great talent!!...