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…
His audition: Clinton Washington, 26, of Little Rock, Ark., sang Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind” in a performance that was part of a montage. He landed on Team Christina. Christina Aguilera complimented him on “a magical tone and a really cool vibrato.” His background: According to his Voice bio, Clinton was always being compared…
Her audition: Katelyn Read, 25, of Raleigh, N.C., sang Anna Nalick’s “Breathe (2 a.m.)” in a blind audition that was part of a montage. She landed on Team Christina Aguilera. Her background: Katelyn’s Voice bio tells us she competed in fine arts competitions and sang in choir in high school. She went to college to…
His audition: Jack Gregori, 37, of Washington, D.C., performed Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” He displayed a wonderful baritone voice that got Adam Levine to turn around early in the song. Inexplicably, Adam was the only coach to turn. His background: Jack’s backstory is among the more interesting we’ve heard in Season 8. He says…
