How close was Damali to not making Season 17 of The Voice? So close, Blake Shelton didn’t think a chair had turned and started launching into a consolation pep talk. Kelly Clarkson, of course, quickly corrected him, noting that she had turned at the very last second. It was part of a strategy, she said….
His audition: Zach Bridges, 28, of Pearl, Mississippi, performed “Ol’Red” by Blake Shelton. Zach showed off a solid country tone from the start and got a pretty quick chair turn from the original singer of the song. By the midway point in the song, Gwen Stefani turned as well. Gwen said she turned because she’s…
His audition: Calvin Lockett, 25, of Nashville, Tenn., auditioned with “Just My Imaginaton” by the Temptations. His impressive range prompted a quick chair turn from Blake Shelton. Gwen Stefani and John Legend followed. Gwen complimented him on his “coolness.” John called it a “masterful” performance. Blake liked Calvin’s “unique” sound. Calvin decided to join Team…
His audition: Matt New, 29, of Midland, Texas, “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee. He immediately showed off a nice tone and impressive range. Kelly Clarkson turned in early in the performance. Gwen Stefanie soon followed suit. And Matt enticed a third chair turn in John Legend on the very last note. Gwen complimented…
