Who’s building the best team on The Voice? Don’t look in the direction of Blake Shelton, who’s coached contestants to the crown more times than anyone else. Through the first four blind audition episodes, Adam Levine and Pharrell Williams have done a much better job of reeling in contestants whose auditions impressed all the coaches….
Her audition: Mia Pfirrman, 19, of Temple City, Calif., auditioned with Katy Perry’s “Unconditionally.” She immediately displayed a big voice and lots of potential, but was well into her performance before Adam Levine and Blake Shelton started a wave of chair turns. Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams followed. Pharrell complimented her on the vocal risks…
His audition: Jonathan Wyndham, 22, of Lexington, S.C., auditioned with A Great Big World’s “Say Something.” Not only did he display a fine voice, but he turned in a performance full of conviction. And that prompted every coach to turn around. Adam Levine complimented the “delicate vulnerability” in his voice, but said Jonathan also needs…
Her audition: Katriz Trinidad, 15, of San Diego, Calif., turned to an old favorite — Etta James’ “At Last” — for her audition. Her big voice and vocal fireworks prompted quick chair turns from Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton. Gwen called her close to “perfect” as a singer; Blake suggested she was “born…
His audition: Chris Jamison, 20, of Pittsburgh, Pa., auditioned with John Mayer’s “Gravity.” A nice opening prompted Pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton to turn around. A prolonged high note enticed Adam Levine to join them. Gwen Stefani turned around late in the performance, giving Chris a four-chair turn. Pharrell called his voice “crazy” and Gwen…
Her audition: Bree Fondacaro, 24, of Orange, Calif., sang Bob Dylan’s “It Ain’t Me Babe.” She immediately displayed a unique vocal sound that could help her stand out. But she was well into her performance before Blake Shelton turned his chair. He wound up being the only coach to do so. Gwen Stefani liked her…
His audition: Craig Wayne Boyd, 35, of Nashville, Tenn., auditioned with Travis Tritt’s “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’.” His big voice and country-rock vibe prompted chair turns from Blake Shelton and Pharrell Williams. Pharrell liked the original touches he added to the song. Blake liked the edge in his performance. Craig Wayne opted to join Team…
Her audition: Amanda Lee Peers, 29, of Rochester, N.Y., auditioned with ZZ Ward’s “Put the Gun Down.” She showed tons of stage presence and delivered the song with a nice edge, prompting Gwen Stefani to turn around quickly. She turns out to be the only chair turn. Gwen’s reaction: She calls the male coaches stupid…
His audition: Blessing Offor, 25, of New York, auditioned with Bill Withers’ “Just the Two of Us.” Sitting behind the keys, he delivered a solid vocal, a strong ending and enticed chair turns from all four coaches near the end of his performance. Gwen Stefani called his voice “beautiful” and complimented Blessing on his personality…
Her audition: Jean Kelley, 29, of Nashville, Tenn., auditioned with the Kelly Clarkson hit “Already Gone.” Despite a solid performance from the word go, it wasn’t until she hit a high glory note late in the audition that Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani turned their chairs at almost the same instant. Blake called her “a…
