Her audition: Briar Jonnee, 20, of Shuqualak, Ms., performed Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” and turned in an emotional performance that prompted Pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton to turn their chairs. Pharrell said he liked the control she showed and vowed to help her get over her case of nerves on stage. Briar joined Team Pharrell….
Her audition: Koryn Hawthorne, 16, of Abbeville, La., sang Emeli Sande’s “My Kind of Love,” showing off a powerful voice, especially for her age. Christina Aguilera turned around midway through the song; Pharrell Williams joined her at the last minute. Christina called Koryn a powerhouse vocalist. Koryn decided to join Team Christina. Her background: She…
His audition: Jacob Rummell, 18, of Hartville, Ohio, sang Bruno Mars’ “Count on Me.” He displayed a very high and very good voice that enticed chair turns from Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Adam compared him to a young Michael Jackson. But Jacob surprised nearly everyone by deciding to join Team Blake. His background: Jacob…
Her audition: Sonic, 23, of San Francisco, Calif., sang Sam Smith’s “Money on My Mind.” She immediately displayed great range, getting Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine to turn around. Despite high praise from Adam, she opted to join Team Christina. Her background: Sonic says she’s been singing since age 10, even though she was deaf…
His audition: Matt Snook, 41, of St. Joseph, Missouri, sang Brooks and Dunn’s “Red Dirt Road” in an audition that was part of a montage. He found a home on Team Blake. His background: According to his Voice bio, Matt has always loved music, but made family his number one priority. He and his high…
Her audition: Nicolette Mare, 20, of Staten Island, N.Y., performed Taylor Swift’s “Everything Has Changed” in an audition that was part of a montage. Only Adam Levine turned around, calling her performance “awesome” and complimenting her on her potential. Her background: According to her Voice bio, Nicolette comes from a big Italian family. She started…
His audition: James McNeiece, 25, of Howell, Mich., auditioned with Sam Smith’s “Lay Me Down” in a performance that was part of a montage. Only Adam Levine turned around, but he predicted James would go far in the competition. His background: His Voice bio tells us James was studying criminal justice in college with plans…
Her audition: Noelle Bybee, 18, of Ogden, Utah, sang Vampire Weekend’s “Unbelievers” in an audition that was part of a montage. She landed on Team Pharrell. He complimented her on having a beautiful voice and lots of control. Her background: According to her Voice bio, Noelle’s interest in music started at age 3 when her…
His audition: Josh Batstone, 18, of Fulton, N.Y., performed “Amnesia” by 5 Seconds of Summer in a blind audition that was part of a montage. He got Blake Shelton and Adam Levine to turn their chairs. Josh decided to join Team Adam. His background: Carson Daley referred to him as a high school pop singer….
Her audition: Bren’nae DeBarge, 22, of Anchorage, Alaska, sang Jill Scott’s “Golden” in an audition that was part of a montage package. Adam Levine turned around at the last second of her performance to land Bren’nae for his team. Her background: According to her Voice bio, Bren’nae grew up all over the world because her…
