The Voice will introduce us to its final five artists; then transition into the battle round mid-episode on Monday, the first time that’s ever happened. And entering the battle round, the teams look about as even as they could possibly be. Adam Levine, former king of the four-chair turn, has landed just one artist —…
Her audition: India Carney, 21, of Brooklyn, N.Y., sang Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind,” saying it’s a song that would make her “feel at home” on The Voice stage. Her voice made an immediate impression on Christina Aguilera, who turned around on the second line. She was followed by the rest of the…
His audition: Corey Kent White, 20, of Bixby, Oakla., performed the Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried.” He turned in a solid performance from the word go, but it appeared he might go home empty handed. Then, at the last moment, both Pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton turned around. Pharrell lobbied hard, with Adam’s help, to…
Her audition: Kelsie May, 15, of Louisa, Ken., auditioned with Loretta Lynn’s “You’re Looking at Country.” She did a fine job, but was well into the performance before Blake Shelton turned around. Soon after, he was joined by Pharrell Williams and Christina Aguilera. Blake reminded Kelsie of all the former Voice singers he’s coached who…
His audition: Michael Leier, 20, of Fargo, N.D., auditioned with Wayne Cochran’s 1960s song “Last Kiss.” He immediately displayed a very nice voice. Adam Levine turned around, followed by Blake Shelton. Adam complimented Michael for putting his own twist on the song. Michael opted to joined Team Adam. His background: Michael told The Voice he…
Her audition: Brenna Yaeger, 19, of Spokane, Wash., performed Miranda Lambert’s “The House that Built Me.” She displayed a sweet voice, turning in one of the best performances from the fourth blind audition episode. It prompted Blake Shelton and Adam Levine to turn their chairs. Given her song choice, it was no surprise Brenna opted…
His audition: Travis Ewing, 23, of Lafayette, La., auditioned with a slowed-down version of Destiny Child’s “Say My Name.” He’d barely started the song when Christina Aguilera turned around. A heck of a glory note midway through the performance prompted Blake Shelton and Pharrell to follow suit. Pharrell called him a very good singer who’s…
Her audition: Kimberly Nichole, 32, of New York, auditioned with “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike and Tina Turner. She sounded as good as her signature tutu looked, but she was midway through the song before Blake Shelton turned around. He was later joined by Pharrell, who called Kimberly’s voice “amazing.” Kimberly decided to join Team…
His audition: Jeremy Gaynor, 30, of West Point, N.Y., auditioned with “Superstar.” It was evident from the first note that he’s a talented singer. Christina Aguilera turned around in a heartbeat. Over the course of the song, all the other coaches followed, giving Jeremy the only four-chair turn in the fourth blind audition episode. He…
Her audition: Lexi Davila, 17, of Lorain, Ohio, performed Selena’s “Dreaming of You.” And while her nerves showed early in the performance, she displayed a nice tone that prompted Adam Levine and Blake Shelton to turn their chairs. Both complimented her potential as a singer. Lexi joined Team Adam. Her background: Lexi’s grandfather was a…
