His audition: Tim Atlas, 26, of San Jose, Calif., covered Ed Sheeran’s “Give Me Love” in a blind audition that was part of a montage package. He landed on Team Gwen, who complimented him on “the heart” he poured into the performance. His background: We didn’t get to meet Tim on the show, but The…
Her audition: Siahna Im, 15, of Auburn, Wash., auditioned with “Fever,” adding all sorts of little frills to make the song her own. Gwen Stefani turned around in a heartbeat; Pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton followed. Pharrell called her “fresh, new and different.” Siahna decided to join Team Pharrell. Her background: Siahna began her pre-audition…
His audition: Braiden Sunshine, 15, of Lyme, Ct., auditioned with “The Mountains Win Again” by Blues Traveler. He prompted last-minute chair turns from Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani. Gwen reminded Braiden that she performed in a band at a young age. Braiden joined Team Gwen. His background: He assures us that Sunshine is his real…
Her audition: Regina Love, 51, Atlanta, Ga., auditioned with “Rock Steady,” displaying a big and bold voice that prompted chair turns from Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Adam complimented her on “an incredible talent” that deserved to be on the show. Regina opted to join Team Adam. Her background: Regina hosts “The Regina Love Show”…
His audition: Mark Hood, 24, of Chicago, Ill., auditioned with Bill Withers’ “Use Me” to open Season 9. Not only did he show great range, he displayed great charisma on stage. And he earned chair turns from all four coaches. Mark said he’d like to sing R&B / pop, “like John Legend meets Pharrell.” Then…
of my all-time favorite singers from The Voice just dropped a new video. And Cassadee Pope sounds better than ever on “I am Invincible.” I especially love that opening and the bridge near the end of the song. If you can’t tell from the song title, “I am Invincible” is about female empowerment and overcoming…
Check out Lelia Broussard’s music on iTunes and you’ll find an array of impressive solo material. Between 2008 and 2013, the Louisiana native released an album, two EPs and five singles. She also placed second in the Rolling Stone’s 2011 “So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star” competition, performed on Late…
Her blue hair might not be common in her small hometown. But music lovers are loving Ellie Lawrence’s performance from Tuesday night’s blind audition episode of The Voice. So far, her cover of “We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off” is easily the most successful on iTunes’ singles charts. As of noon, when Voice…
So, I supposed the story line of the night on The Voice is that Adam Levine finally lured a country artist from Blake Shelton. And not just any country singer. He nabbed James Dupre, who had a recording contract at one point and prompted all four coaches to turn their chairs for his performance of…
For those keeping score, three singers turned four chairs last night. One landed on Team Pharrell (Mark Hood), one landed on Team Adam (Jordan Smith) and one landed on Team Blake (Barrett Baber). That’s a bit of a departure from the past when Adam seemed capable of stock-piling his team with four-chair-turn recipients. But remember…
