Her audition: Anna McElroy, 26, Mobile, Alabama, “80s Mercedes” by Maren Morris: Her impressive opening got Kelly Clarkson and Queen Latifah to turn their chiars. She’s got an impressive country voice. Riley Green eventually turned as well, prompting Kelly to immediate jump out her chair to hide Anna’s view of him. Queen Latifah said she…
His audition: Marcus Ladden Jr., 19, Atlanta, Ga., “Cry Me a River”: Michael’s theatrical opening certainly showed off tons of vocal talent. And it prompted quick chair turns from Queen Latifah and Kelly Clarkson. They wound up being the only coaches to turn in spite of a great ending by Marcus. Kelly complimented him on…
Her audition: Allie Rae, 15, Sante Fe, Texas, “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles: Allie sounds older than 15 on this. Her opening prompted an almost instant chair turn from Riley Green. Kelly Clarkson quickly followed. Allie’s vocal firepower and touch of rasp earned a chair turn from Queen Latifah as well. Queen Latifah called her…
His audition: Alt Bloom, 36, Whitefish, Montana, “The Bones” by Maren Morris: Alt has a great singer-songwriter vibe and that prompted an early chair turn from Queen Latifah. It took a while, but Riley Green wound up turning as well. Queen Latifah said she has no one on her team who sounds like Alt. Riley…
Her audition: Brianna Cameron, 13, Union, N.J., “River Deep, Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner: Brianna begins with her back to the mic, an indication that she’s an experienced performer in spite of her youth. That youthful energy prompted an early chair turn from Kelly Clarkson. Riley Green followed. Adam Levine praises that performance…
His audition: Luke Cope, 33, Kernersville, N.C., “Burning House” by Cam: Luke has a really unique, authentic tone. But he was nearly to the end of his performance before anyone turned. Then Queen Latifah and Adam Levine turned almost simultaneously. Adam called him a “unique one” and complimented the big power he showed at the…
