• The Voice

    Meet Lauren Diaz of The Voice Season 11

    Blind audition: Lauren Diaz, 24, of Apple Valley, Calif., auditioned with “If I Ain’t Got You” by her idol, Alicia Keys. And she earned a quick chair turn from Alicia while demonstrating a big strong voice. Before the performance ended, Blake Shelton and Miley Cyrus were also facing Lauren, who broke down in tears and…

  • Sundance Head of The Voice Season 11 (NBC Photo)
    The Voice

    Meet Sundance Head of The Voice Season 11

    Blind audition: Sundance Head, 37, of Porter, Texas, said he’s not just a country singer in his intro package, then took the stage to prove the point by singing Otis Redding’s “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long.” Adam Levine and Blake Shelton turned their chairs at the first big note in Sundance’s performance. Not surprisingly,…

  • Sophia Urista of The Voice Season 11 (NBC Photo)
    The Voice

    Meet Sophia Urista of The Voice Season 11

    Blind audition: Sophia Urista, 31, of New York, auditioned with The Beatles “Come Together” displaying the type of vocal tone that would stand out in a crowd during an impassioned performance. Midway through the song Alicia Keyes and Miley Cyrus turned their chairs. Alicia said Sophia reminded her of Tina Turner and Janis Joplin “combined…

  • Billy Gilman of The Voice Season 11 (NBC Photo)
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    Meet Billy Gilman of The Voice Season 11

    Blind audition: Billy Gilman, 28, of Westerly, Rhode Island, auditioned with “When We Were Young” by Adele and turned in an impressive vocal. Adam Levine turned early in the performance; Miley Cyrus midway through. Before the song ends with a really nice glory note, Alicia Keys and Blake Shelton turn as well. Adam said Billy…