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…
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…
