His audition: Cody Wickline, 20, of Beckley, W.Va., auditioned with a tender and spot-on performance of George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Adam Levine turned around just a few notes into the performance. Blake Shelton joined him near the end of the song. Then Pharrell Williams and Christina Aguilera turned around as well, giving…
Her audition: Mia Z., 16, Pittsburgh, Pa., auditioned with a classic, B.B. King’s “The Thrill is Gone.” She displayed a big voice with a touch of rasp, not to mention very nice range. Blake Shelton turned around early in the performance, later joined by Pharrell Williams. He called her range “insanity” and said “the thrill…
His audition: Anthony Riley, 27, Philadelphia, Pa., launched into an energetic performance of “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown. And within seconds, all four coaches were facing in his direction. Pharrell called his performance “electric” and complimented him on his “big spirit.” Anthony opted to join Team Pharrell. His background: Anthony told…
Her audition: Brooke Adee, 16, Tampa, Fla., sang “Skinny Love” by Birdy for her audition. A great opening prompted almost immediate chair turns from Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. She winds up turning in a very solid performance, but they’re the only chairs to turn. Blake said Brooke looks and sounds like “a future star.”…
His audition: Lowell Oakley, 19, of Durham, N.C., auditioned with Duke Ellington’s “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.” He displayed a nice tone from the opening note. Adam Levine turned around early in the performance. A nice flourish at the end of the song prompted Pharrell Williams to join him. Lowell joined Team Pharrell. His background:…
His audition: Sawyer Fredericks, 15, of Fultonville, N.Y., auditioned with the classic folk song “Man of Constant Sorrow.” He’d barely gotten through one line when three chairs turned, those of Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and Pharrell Williams. Midway through the audition, Blake Shelton turned around as well, giving Sawyer one of three four-chair turns in…
His audition: Gabriel Wolfchild, 26, Seattle, Wash., auditioned with Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” a song he learned when a woman broke his heart. He was only a few words in when Adam turned around. Midway through the performance, he was joined by Blake. And a nice, tender performance also eventually enticed Christina…
Her audition: DeAnna Johnson, 18, of Hazlehurst, Ga., auditioned with Kodaline’s “All I Want.” She immediately displayed a unique tone. Her voice soared on the chorus, prompting Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Pharrell Williams to turn their chairs almost simultaneously. A tender ending got Adam Levine to join them, giving DeAnna a four-chair turn. Adam…
His audition: Joshua Davis, 37, of Traverse City, Mich., performed Bob Dylan’s “I Shall be Released.” He’d barely started before Adam Levine and Blake Shelton turned around, almost simultaneously. Adam praised his vocals; Blake said he’s different from what the coaches typically hear on The Voice. Joshua joined Team Blake. His background: He says his…
Her audition: Treeva Gibson, 16, of Frederick, Md., auditioned with Lana Del Rey’s “Young and Beautiful,” pouring emotion beyond her years into the performance. Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton turned around before she hit the chorus. Treeva joined Team Christina. Her background: Both of Treeva’s parents are deaf, and the teen says she learned sign…
