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…
His blind audition: Blind Joe, 32, of Fargo, N.D., auditioned with a cover of The SteelDrivers “If It Hadn’t Been for Love.” Blake Shelton turned around as soon as Blind Joe hit the chorus. Eventually, every other coach followed. Blake said he’d love to introduce Blind Joe to Nashville. Blind Joe joined Team Blake. His…
Her audition: Nadjah Nicole, 23, of New Castle, Del., auditioned with “Tightrope” by Janelle Monae, handling the rapid-fire lyrics in fine fashion, then soaring on the chorus. That prompted a chair turn from Adam Levine. Blake Shelton turned on a final glory note, then said Nadjah looks and sounds “like a star.” Nadjah opted to…
His audition: Keith Semple, 33, of Chicago, Ill., auditioned with “I’ll be There for You” by Bon Jovi. He ran through the chorus once before Adam Levine turned his chair. At the end of the performance, Gwen Stefani turned as well. Adam complimented Keith on his “powerful voice.” Keith joined Team Adam. His background: Keith…
Her audition: Emily Ann Roberts, 16, of Knoxville, Tenn., auditioned with Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance.” Adam turned around early in the performance. Emily’s big glory notes on the chorus prompted Blake to turn his chair as well. He said she “lit the place on fire.” Emily opted to join Team Blake. Her…
His audition: Zach Seabaugh, 16, of Marietta, Ga., auditioned with Sam Hunt’s “Take Your Time.” He was midway through the song before anyone did, then Blake Shelton, Pharrell Williams and Adam Levine did so in rapid succession. Adam compared him to Superman; Blake said his voice “rattled the room.” Zach decided to join Team Blake….
Her audition: Hanna Ashbrook, 24, of Mount Prospect, Ill., auditioned with Tegan and Sara’s “Closer” in a blind audition that was part of a montage package. She landed a spot on Team Gwen, who said her voice “sounded like a true artist’s voice.” Her background: We didn’t get to meet Hanna on the show, but…
