Ready for the newest twist on The Voice? Well, ready or not, here it comes. This one, actually, sounds rather intriguing. Though, of course, this being The Voice, I have concerns about fairness issues. Anyway, the new twist is called the Comeback Stage. And here’s how the show says it will work. * Six singers…
Her audition: Lela, 15, of Miami, Fla., auditioned with Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” singing in both English and Spanish and displaying tons of stage presence for someone so young. The Spanish verse prompted a chair turn from Kelly Clarkson. A couple of big notes at the end prompted Jennifer Hudson to turn as well. Jennifer said…
Her audition: Erika Zade, 20, of Miami, Fla., auditioned with “New Rules” by Dua Lipa. She earned a mid-turn chair turn from Kelly Clarkson. But she wound up being the only coach to turn, meaning Erika automatically joined Team Kelly. Kelly praised the attitude in her vocals. Her background: Her dad is a classical guitarist….
Today, I’m posting shorter profiles on several contestants for whom not quite as much information was available. Season 15 of The Voice begins Monday, Sept. 24 on NBC. Leah Monet This 19-year-old from Atlanta has more acting than music credits at this point, including an appearance in the OWN Series “Greenleaf” and roles in more…
I’ve posted full profiles of dozens of contestants who have announced that they auditioned for Season 15 of The Voice. Today, I’m posting shorter profiles on several contestants for whom not quite as much information was available. Season 15 of The Voice begins Monday, Sept. 24 on NBC. Madison She’s Madison Cain, daughter of Jonathan…
The Voice certainly rounded up some talent in Texas for Season 15. Another of the Texans to audition for the show is Mitchell Ferguson, a 25-year-old who has already released lots of music and apparently has more on the way. The Voice returns to NBC on Monday, Sept. 24. Here’s more about Mitchell. * Mitchell…
His audition: Patrique Fortson, 38, of Atlanta, Ga., performed Oleta Adams’ “Get Here.” His powerful vocal prompted a quick chair turn from Jennifer Hudson. Adam Levine later joined her, saying not to turn would have been “an insult to singing.” Jennifer said when Patrique’s voice opened up, the gates of heaven opened up. Patrique joined…
Her audition: MaKenzie Thomas, 20, of Wallingford, Ken., auditioned with Jessie J’s “Big White Room.” Her impressive vocal prompted Jennifer Hudson to turn around midway through the performance. She was the only one to do so, but Jennifer called her definite “JHUD material.” Her background: MaKenzie auditioned in Season 14, but didn’t get a chair…
Blind audition: Franc West, 38, of Atlanta, Ga., auditioned with a classic, Otis Redding’s “Dock of the Bay.” Kelly Clarkson seemed immediately impressed by the performance, but didn’t turn. Jennifer Hudson did and automatically landed Franc as a member of Team JHUD. She said she especially liked the smokiness in his voice. His background: Franc…
Blind audition: Claire Dejean, 17, of Dallas, Texas, performed “Hurt Somebody” by Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels. She got a very quick chair turn from Blake Shelton, and a pretty ending prompted Kelly Clarkson to turn as well. Kelly complimented her soulful singer-songwriter vibe. Claire opted to join Team Kelly. Her background: Claire told The…
