His audition: Noah Jackson, 19, of Sunderland, Mass., auditioned with Sia’s “Elastic Heart” and landed a spot on Team Gwen in an audition that was part of a montage package. We did get to hear Gwen compliment him on the dynamics in his vocals. His background: We didn’t get to meet Noah on the show,…
The finals begin Monday night on The Voice. We’re left with 12 singers — seven guys and five gals — to duke it out for Season 9 title. With four country singers and three female singer-songwriters types among the 12, it’s hardly the most diverse field of finalists The Voice has ever featured. But it’s…
Their audition: Andi and Alex (both 23), from Green Bay, Wisc., auditioned with “Thank You.” Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani turned around almost immediately. Pharrell Williams and Blake Shelton followed. Adam called them one of the most perfectly fitting duos of all time on The Voice. Andi and Alex decided to join Team Adam. Their…
His audition: Viktor Kiraly, 31, of Budapest, Hungary, auditioned with “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye. Adam turned around almost immediately. Eventually, all three of the other coaches turned as well. Adam called him “absolutely phenomenal” and said Viktor could win. Blake also predicted Viktor will make it deep into Season 9. Viktor decided to…
Her audition: Korin Bukowski, 20, of Miami, Fla., auditioned with “Cecilia and the Satellite” by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Midway through the song, Gwen Stefani turned around. She wound up being the only coach to do so, meaning Korin is a member of Team Gwen. Gwen called her tone “unique and interesting and weird”…
Her audition: Alex Kandel, 22, of Nashville, Tenn., auditioned with Echosmith’s “Bright.” Gwen Stefani turned around after the first line of Alex’s performance. Adam Levine later joined her. Gwen praised the character in her voice. Alex opted to join Team Gwen. Her background: She grew up in Kentucky, moved to Nashville a few months ago…
Her audition: Krista Hughes, 22, of Coal City, W.Va., auditioned with John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery.” Adam Levine turned around almost immediately. Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams followed before Krista even reached the chorus. Adam called her performance flawless, but Krista opted to join Team Blake. Her background: Krista says she comes from…
Her audition: Celeste Betton, 27, of Hinesville, Ga., auditioned with Jennifer Hudson’s “Love You, I Do.” Near the end of her performance, Pharrell Williams turned around. He turned out to be the only coach to do so. Pharrell called her “great and amazing.” Her background: She comes from a military family and says her passion…
His audition: Darius Scott, 23, of Dallas, Texas, auditioned with Usher’s “You Make Me Wanna.” Adam Levine turned midway through the performance; he was eventually joined by Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams. Pharrell called him “super special;” Darius opted to join Team Pharrell. His background: Darius tells us his mother is musically inclined and his…
His audition: Chance Pena, 15, Tyler, Texas, auditioned with Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire.” Adam Levine turned around midway through the performance, but was the only coach to do so. Adam praised the emotion in his performance. His background: Chance says his parents have owned and operated physical fitness gyms for more than 15 years….
