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The Feelin’ nearly ‘The Voice’ Singer with Eagan, Rosemount connections places third in NBC show
by Tad Johnson
DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Those who watch the reality singing contest phenomenon known as “The Voice” on NBC certainly know Nicholas David, who was this season’s third-place winner as announced Tuesday night. But they probably don’t know his last name is Mrozinski and he’s a 1995 eighth-grade graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Rosemount and an Eagan High School graduate. It could be said Nicholas David that his gigs playing piano at several St. Joseph school Mrozinski talent shows helped prepare by Tony Nelson, him for one of the biggest talent shows in the Photo Mall of America world. Nicholas David “(He) was a reflective, humble student Mrozinski received who was very gifted in terms of talents which recognition from included music and drawing,” said Tom Jo- Eagan Mayor Mike seph, principal at St. Joseph. “I remember Maguire and Council saying to myself when I would see Nick play Member Cyndee the piano at talent shows that he has all the Fields during his makings of a professional musician. What I performance at the Mall really noticed was that he put his whole heart of America in and soul in to his playing.” Bloomington. That heart and soul was on display during the 2012 season of “The Voice,” where Nicholas performed such numbers as Jerry Lee Lewis’s “Great Balls of Fire” merged with Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire,” “Play that Funky Music,” and “Lean On Me.” Nicholas was true to his nickname The Feelin’ during his performances as they were highlighted by “You Are So Beautiful,” which he dedicated to his fiance and children, and a duet of “Cruisin’ ” with Motown legend Smokey Robinson on the final night. “I believe that Nicholas has fared so well on the show because he is a multi-talented performer who is humble, gracious and, most importantly – shows love and respect for his family,” Joseph said. “I believe that he has a strong faith in God which is reflected in his values and his strong commitment to his family.” Nicholas earned legions of fans, including more than 36,000 on his Facebook page, and students at St. Joseph who sent a photo of themselves with a huge banner that read: “Nicholas David, Good Luck. We’re behind you all the way!” “Nick was very talented,” said LeAnn Mansour, music specialist at St. Joseph, who taught Nicholas for one year. “He was very tall and towered over the other students but was always mellow showing respect at all times to the teachers and staff.” His choir teacher at Eagan High School, Steve Albaugh, said Nicholas had his break-out moment performing Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” in Encore See Voice, Page 5A
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Nicholas David Mrozinski, who finished in third place during the 2012 season of “The Voice” on NBC, belts out a song during his appearance at the Mall of America in Bloomington.
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