Her audition: Taryn Papa, 30, of Nashville, Tenn., performed “Anyway” by Martina McBride. Taryn immediately launched into an impressive vocal, earning chair turns from Blake, Kelly and Gwen in turn. After displaying a big voice, she brought it back down for a tender opening. Blake blocked Kelly and praised Taryn’s powerful vocals. Taryn opts to…
Her audition: The artist: Payge Turner, 27, of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, performed “Call Out My Name” by The Weeknd. She got an early chair turn from Blake, who kept motioning for the other coaches not to turn. Gwen ignored him and turned anyway. Gwen called her voice “beautiful” and praised her control….
[metaslider id=”100641″] New post-Voice music out this week includes tracks from three past winners of the show — Alisan Porter, Josh Kaufman and Cassadee Pope. Below is a bit about each release. The links take you to the songs on Apple Music. Or you can check out the Spotify snippets below. * Alisan Porter,…
[metaslider id=”100650″] Recent post-Voice music releases include songs from four country artists we met on the show. Jordan Rager released an EP on Friday, while The Swon Brothers, Shelbie Z. and Patrick Thomas all dropped new songs. Here’s a bit about each of those new releases. The links take you to the songs on…
His audition: John Holiday, 35, of Rosenberg, Texas, performed “Misty” by Johnny Mathis. John turned immediately. Kelly followed shortly thereafter, but was blocked by John. Gwen turned late in the performance. Kelly called his range “incredible.” John called everything John Holiday did “so beautiful.” Gwen loved his “retro” vibe. John Holiday opted to join Team…
His audition: John Sullivan, 32, of Denver, N.C., auditioned with “Operator” by Jim Croce. Blake turned just as John hit the chorus. And before he finished that chorus, Gwen turned as well. Blake complimented him on his perfect pitch and story-teller vibe. John opted to join Team Blake. Here’s more about John: * In his…
His audition: Joseph Soul, 34, of Hana, Hawaii, performed “Is This Love” by Bob Marley. Joseph was well into the song before Kelly and Blake turned around. Blake said he was surprised Joseph wasn’t a four-chair turn. Gwen said she’d never heard such a unique version of the song. Joseph opted to join Team Kelly….
His audition: Ben Allen, 42, of Estero, Fla., performed “Red Dirt Road” by Brooks & Dunn. Blake and Gwen turned early in the performance. John joined as well. Gwen liked his strong, clear confident voice. Kelly predicted he might make the finale. Blake said he’s eager to pass along some of his country music knowledge…
Her audition: Emmalee, 20, of Clarksville, Tenn., auditioned with “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston. Her a cappella opening prompted quick chair turns from John and Kelly. John called her voice lovely and her tone crystal clear. Kelly liked her cool rendition of the song and said it showed her creativity. Emmalee decided to…
His audition: Eli Zamora, 25, of El Paso, Texas, performed “Ya Lo Se Que Te Tu Vas” by Juan Gabriel. Kelly turned midway through the performance. And despite an emotional performance from Eli, she was the only coach to turn. Kelly’s reaction: “You are so great. So much passion. I’m fighting tears.” With only one…
