A sibling trio auditioned for The Voice Season 16. So did a father and daughter, both as individuals. As it turns out, so did a married couple. The duo of Nathan and Chesi Arnett has announced that they too auditioned for Season 16, which begins Monday, Feb. 25, on NBC. Here’s more about Nathan and…
Her audition: Alena D’Amico, 26, of Detroit, Mich., auditioned with Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood.” An impressive glory note near the end of the song prompted near simultaneous chair turns from Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson. Kelly complimented the song choice and the passion in Alena’s performance. Alena joined Team Kelly. About Alena: * She…
We still have the performances by Camila Cabello and Fantasia to look forward to. But most singing show stars up for Grammys in 2019 have already missed out on those awards. With literally dozens of Grammys to dole out, many are presented before the actual show begins. So we already know that Lady Gaga won…
Tori Kelly’s “Never Alone,” featuring Kirk Franklin, took the Grammy for best gospel song and performance at Sunday’s early away ceremony. That spoiled Koryn Hawthorne’s bid to become the first former Voice contestant to win a Grammy. While the official Grammy show doesn’t begin until 8 p.m. Sunday, most of the awards are handed out…
Koryn Hawthorne could become the first former contestant from The Voice to win a Grammy Sunday night. Several other artists with singing show connections are up for honors, and the show will feature performance by Camila Cabello and Fantasia. Camila is set to take part in the Grammy’s opening set and promised “definitely some surprises”…
My favorite post-singing show song of 2019 now has an accompanying music video. And the good news for Gabby Barrett is that her “I Hope” music video has attracted more than 130,000 views in just two days. Gabby has released a steady stream of singles since finishing third on Season 16 of American Idol. But…
His audition: Gyth Rigdon, 25, of Singer, La., auditioned with “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray. Blake Shelton turned almost immediately. Kelly and John turned as well, but John was blocked by Blake. Kelly calls Gyth’s performance style “fearless.” Blake compared him to Garth Brooks. Gyth picked Team Blake, More about Gyth: * He grew up…
Her audition: Karly Moreno, 23, of Mission Viejo, Calif., auditioned with “Starving” by Hailee Steinfeld and Grey. She immediately displayed a distinct tone, but she was well into the song before Adam Levine turned. He complimented her on her pure and vulnerable tone. Karly automatically became Team Adam. More about Karly … * Growing up…
Their audition: The Bundys — Megan, Ryan and Katey — of Nashville, Tenn., auditioned with “Closer to Fine” by the Indigo Girls and earned quick chair turns from Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson. The Bundys opted to join Team Kelly. In the process, they made Voice history, becoming the first trio ever to compete on…
Her audition: Rizzi Myers, 29, of Hermitage, Tenn., auditioned with “Breathing” by Ariana Grande. Showing off lots of power and range, she prompted chair turns from Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and John Legend. But John was blocked by Kelly. Rizzi opted to join Team Kelly. About Rizzi: * Her real first name is Renee and…
