His audition: Van Andrew, 29, of Cooper, Texas, auditioned with “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who. A series of glory notes near the end of the performance prompted chair turns from Gwen and Blake. Gwen liked the unique sound in his voice. Blake called his voice different from anything he’s heard. Van opted to join…
Her audition: Larriah Jackson, 15, of Sacramento, Calif., auditioned with “I’ll Be There” by Mariah Carey. Gwen turned early in the performance and wound up being the only coach to do so in spite of a really nice ending by Larriah. Gwen called her voice “rich and warm and dreamy” and loved the fact that…
Her audition: Kelsie Watts, 29, of Nashville, Tenn., auditioned with “I Dare You” by Kelly Clarkson. A big glory note from Kelsie at the end of the song prompted chair turns from Kelly and Gwen. Kelly’s reaction “You just one-upped me on my own song.” Gwen called her “incredible” as well. Kelly predicted she could…
Her audition: Julia Cooper, 21, Poland, Ohio, auditioned with “Alaska” by Maggie Rogers. Her lilting vocals inspired quick chair turns from John, Gwen and Kelly in turn. John said there’s no one on his team who sounds like her, sparking a dispute with Kelly. Julia opted to join Team John. Here’s more about Julia: *…
New post-Voice music out this week includes singles from three singers to made it to at least the Top 8 on the show. That includes Season 18 runner-up Toneisha Harris with her first release since the show, plus Chris Jamison and Xenia. Here’s a bit about each of those releses. The links take you…
Her audition: DeSz, 30, of Houston, Texas, auditioned with “Unbreak My Heart” by Toni Braxton. She had barely begun singing when Kelly turned her chair. John quickly followed. A powerful, passionate vocal and a great glory note eventually enticed chair turns from Gwen and Blake as well. DeSz decided to join Team Kelly. Here’s more…
Her audition: Cami Clune, 20, of Buffalo, N.Y., auditioned with “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver. Kelly turned no sooner than Cami started singing, followed quickly by John and Gwen. Eventually Blake turned as well, only to discover he’s been blocked. John called her performance “mesmerizing.” Kelly said she sounded “ethereal” and “angelic.” Cami opts to…
Her audition: Chloe Hogan, 20, of Orlando, Fla., performed “What the World Needs Now” by Jackie DeShannon. Gwen turned two lines into the song. Chloe put her own twist on it and was solid throughout, but Gwen wound up being the only chair turn. Gwen called her “so cool” and said she likes her “uniqueness.”…
Her audition: Casme, 39, of New Orleans, La., auditioned with “Baby I Love You.” A couple of impressive glory notes midway through the performance prompted a chair turn from John. He called it a beautiful, soulful rendition of the song and liked the positive energy she brought to the stage. Because John was the only…
Her audition: Baily Rae, 18, of Durant, Oklahoma, auditioned with “Does My Ring Burn Your Finger” by Lee Ann Womack. With country coach Blake’s team full, John turned almost immediately. Baily Rae showed off lots of power and soul, but couldn’t entice a turn from Gwen, the only other coach with an unfilled spot on…
