Season 9 of The Voice certainly won’t have a shortage of talented singers. Three more turned four chairs during Monday’s blind audition episode, leaving the show with nine four-chair turns already. And I, for one, was shocked that only one coach turned around for Jeffery Austin and Tyler Dickerson. For those keeping score, Gwen Stefani…
Time to meet more of the Season 9 contestants on The Voice. Last week, we met 18 of those individuals. That means there are 30 more spots on teams Blake, Adam, Gwen and Pharrell up for grabs. Want to know more about the singers we met last week? Just head here for links to bio…
His audition: Barrett Baber, 35, of Fayetteville, Ark., auditioned with “Angel Eyes” by the Jeff Healey Band. His performance prompted early chair turns from Blake Shelton and Adam Levine. Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams wound up turning as well, helping Barrett close the Season 9 premiere with a four-chair turn. Barrett opted to join Team…
Her audition: Ellie Lawrence, 26, of Calhoun, Ga., auditioned with Jermaine Stewart’s “We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off.” Her unique tone prompted an almost immediate chair turn from Adam Levine. Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams soon followed. Ellie had voiced a pre-audition preference for Team Gwen, and followed through. Her background: Ellie tells…
His audition: James Dupre, 30, of Bayou Chicot, La., auditioned with “Let Her Cry” by Hootie and the Blowfish. He was about two lines in when Adam Levine, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams turned around almost simultaneously. Near the end of the song, Blake Shelton joined them, giving James the sixth four-chair turn of Season…
Her audition: Kota Wade, 23, Hollywood, Calif., auditioned with “Bring it on Home to Me” by Sam Cooke. Very early in the performance, she earned chair turns from Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Adam Levine, which seemed to make Kota’s performance even stronger. Gwen praised Kota’s style and versatility. Kota opted to join Team Gwen….
His audition: Evan McKeel, 20, of Richmond, Va., auditioned with MUTEMATH’s “Typical.” Blake Shelton turned around midway through the performance. By the time it ended, all the other coaches had joined him giving Evan the fifth four-chair turn of Season 9. When being questioned by Pharrell Williams, Evan mentioned that he enjoys singing Stevie Wonder’s…
His audition: Jordan Smith 21, of Harlan, Ken., auditioned with “Chandelier” by Sia. He enticed a chair turn from Blake Shelton midway through the performance. And as his voice soared on the chorus, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams and Adam Levine turned as well, giving him the season’s second four-chair turn. Gwen rushed the stage and…
Her audition: Ivonne Acero, 17, of Aguila, Ariz., auditioned with Taylor Swift’s “Style.” She was barely two lines into the performance when Gwen Stefani turned around; Pharrell quickly followed. He called her voice “amazing.” Ivonne decided to join Team Pharrell. Her background: Ivonne auditioned with Colbie Caillat’s “Try” in Season 8, but failed to turn…
