Her audition: Felicia Temple, 28, of Teaneck, N.J., auditioned with Beyonce’s “All I Could Do Was Cry.” She was well into the performance when Alicia Keys turned her chair. Before it ended, she was joined by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton. Alicia sealed the deal by taking the stage and singing “Fallin’” with Felicia. Her…
His audition: Johnny Hayes, 29, of Mobile, Ala., auditioned with Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness.” He earned quick chair turns from Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani. Adam recognized Johnny immediately as a returning artist from Season 11. Johnny joined Team Adam. His background: Johnny auditioned for Season 11 with the Chris Stapleton song “Traveller”…
Her audition: Savannah Leighton, 16, of Spring Garden, Alabama, performed Katy Perry’s “Unconditionally.” A huge glory note in the middle of the song prompted Blake Shelton to turn around. Gwen Stefani joined him just as the performance ended, reducing Savannah to tears. Savannah opted to join Team Gwen. Her background: She lives in a tiny…
His audition: J. Chosen, 29, of Atlanta, Ga., was the first contestant we met in Season 12 and auditioned with Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing.” Alicia Keys turned her chair early in the performance and was clearly impressed with what she saw and heard. By the time the song ended, all four chairs were facing in…
Her audition: Autumn Turner, 25, of Montclair, N.J., auditioned with Donna Summer’s “Last Dance.” Adam Levine turned around early in the performance. Eventually, so did Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys and Blake Shelton, giving Autumn the third four-chair turn of Season 12. Adam said Autumn has the vocal skill to win Season 12, but she opted…
His audition: Mark Isaiah, 19, of Mount Pocono, Pa., auditioned with Shawn Mendes’ “Mercy.” By the time he hit the chorus, Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani had turned around. Gwen said his voice “sounds like radio.” Adam also complimented his pop vocals. Mark joined Team Adam. His background: Mark says he was into music at…
