Will Champlin Quotes

United States, Singer-Songwriter
April 24, 1983

William Christopher Champlin is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his appearance on Season 5 of the NBC singing competition The Voice as part of Adam Levine's team. He finished in third place behind Jacquie Lee, the runner-up, and Tessanne Chin, the winner of the season.

Also known as Musician

It's liberating and rewarding to see your own ideas coming to fruition.

Will Champlin
I've seen a lot of my friends go through different reality shows, and they just get caught up in a lot of stagnant positions, unfortunately.

Will Champlin
- Friends
- Reality
- Shows

I just wanted to keep consistent and keep true to America and not seem contrived. I didn't want to seem contrived at all with any song choice that might be a detriment to my journey on 'The Voice.'

Will Champlin
- America
- Song
- Wanted
I chose 'The Voice' because I knew they had a lot more respect for each artist, as opposed to the other shows. They don't get it. I don't think those shows ever got it. I was turned off by some of the other shows and how they did things.

Will Champlin
- Respect
- Artist
- Things
I'm definitely a fighter, like Christina Aguilera would say.

Will Champlin
Competition is all in numbers; it's a numbers game, but I looked at it like it's a passion, and it's art.

Will Champlin
- Art
- Game
- Passion
Own every note I sing and sell it. Make a connection to the audience. That's what it comes down to, you know?

Will Champlin
- Know
- Audience
- Connection
I'm very hands-on with my own music.

Will Champlin
- Music
- Very
- Hands-On

Being yourself is the most important element for me, because, if you're trying to be something you're not, the audience will pick up on that.

Will Champlin