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Aaron Nichols makes his decision, opting to join Team Reba on The Voice Season 28. (NBC Photo)

The Voice introduced artists to the final 10 contestants for Season 28 as the blind auditions concluded Tuesday night.

Michael Bublé had an especially strong night, luring Trinity to his team after she turned all four chairs and landing Elias Gomez after he turned three.

Reba McEntire wound up being the first coach to complete her time and wound up with one of her most impressive singers so far, Aaron Nichols.

Here’s a recap of the final blind audition episode.

Editor’s Note: For more about each of the singers, including details about music they’ve already released, follow the links attached to each singer’s name.

BEST OF THE NIGHT

Aaron Nichols, 37, Bakersfield, Calif., “Cold” by Chris Stapleton: Aaron has a nice deep voice with a touch of rasp. As soon as he hits the big chorus, Reba McEntire turns her chair. It took way too long, but Aaron’s powerful vocal was also rewarded with chair turns from Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg. Michael loved the gravel and grittiness in Aaron’s voice. Snoop reminded Aaron that he knows something about country music too. Reba apologized to her big red button for hitting it so hard when she heard Aaron’s voice. Aaron picked Team Reba.

RUNNERS-UP

Trinity, Conn., “Don’t Let Go (Love)” by En Vogue: Trinity’s lovely tone really comes into focus when she hits the verse about 30 seconds into the performance. And her voice soars when the chorus comes around a second time, prompting a quick succession of chair turns from all four coaches. Reba McEntire called her marvelous. Michael said he could give Trinity a phone book and she’d turn it into a number one hit. Snoop Dogg loved the way she made a group song all her own. Trinity opted to join Team Michael.

ALSO MADE THE SHOW

Elias Gomez, 29, Cincinnati, Ohio, “Lonely Teardrops” by Jackie Wilson: Elias launches into a fun cover of the classic, prompting an immediate chair turn from Michael Buble. Niall Horan can’t help turning as well. So does Snoop Dogg. At this point, Reba’s team is full, so she can’t turn. Elias opted to join Team Buble. Michael introduces Elias to Sofronio Vasquez, his Season 26 champ, and says he thinks Elias could follow in Sofronio’s footsteps. Snoop calls Elias “the complete package.” Niall called his performance “amazing” and loved his different approach to the song. Elias joined Team Michael.

Letter to Elise, Buffalo, New York, “Take on Me” by A-Ha: Letter to Elise is a alt rock band, here represented by members Elliot Hunt, 27, and Chris Lillis, 30. Wow, love Elliott’s opening. And their version of this song. And it prompts quick chair turns from Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg. The guys delivered a nice ending too. Reba loved their harmonies. Snoop Dogg loved their performance. Niall complimented the harmonies too and thought it might be more than two singers. Letter to Elise joined Team Reba.

Camille Tredoux, 26, Johannesburg, South Africa, “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who: Dang, lovely opening from Camille. It took about two lines for her to get chair turns from Niall Horan and Reba McEntire. Camille rocks out a bit, then slows things down again for a tender and impressive ending. Niall called her audition amazing and said it reminded his of Janis Joplin. He also loved her Joni Mitchell like vibrato. He called her an exciting prospect for Team Niall. Reba called her performance “pure butter.” Camille decided to join Team Niall.

Emmanuel Rey, 27, Inglewood, Calif., “Primera Cita” by Carin Leon: Nice tone from Emmanuel, who earns quick chair turns from Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg. He’s singing the entire song in Spanish. And working the stage impressively after getting those chair turns. Michael called his performance and delivery super romantic. Snoop said Emmanuel sounded amazing. He also loved the confidence in his performance. Emmanuel joined Team Snoop.

Aubrey Nicole, 19, Littlestown, Pa., “Burning House” by Cam: We only get to hear a snippet of Aubrey’s audition, but she shows off a nice emotional connection to the song and a fine lilt in her voice. Only Reba turned for Aubrey, so she automatically became Team Reba. Reba said the performance touched her heart and added that she loves the ache in her voice.

Jerrell Melton, 29, Fayetteville, Ga., “Go the Distance” by Michael Bolton: Jerrell has a very soothing tone. He goes big on the chorus, and that prompts an emphatic chair turn from Snoop Dogg. In spite of a very big ending, none of the other coaches turned. As a result, Jerrell automatically became Team Snoop. Snoop said he loved Jerrell’s big voice and heard Broadway in his voice. Niall called his audition very impressive.

Alex Brown, 26, New Hope, Alabama, “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” by Al Green: Alex has a unique sound. And his impressive range prompts chair turns from Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg, the only coaches with spots left on their team. Snoop calls his performance sultry and slick. He called him a great musician. Niall loved his “crazy” audition and said he has a voice that’s needed on the show. Alex joined Team Niall, completing his team.

Makenzie Phipps, 23, Bluefield, Va., “4X4XU” by Lainey Wilson: Makenzie shows off strong country vocals from the opening note. She’s got power in those vocals too. Reba McEntire gives a nod of her head to Snoop Dogg, the only coach with a spot left. He waits til the last second, then turns, giving Makenzie the final spot on Season 28. Snoop said he was thrilled not to have to go up against Reba. Snoop said he could feel Makenzie’s spirit.