Talk about a big week. Cory Jackson’s blind audition for The Voice was filmed this summer, in the very same week he was marrying his wife, Sarah. Still, that audition went off without a hitch and Cory wound up earning three chair turns with his cover of Glen Campbell’s “Galveston.” And then Cory did what’s…
After spending most of his music career fronting a band, Jake HaldenVang says he’s looking to The Voice to kickstart a solo career. He certainly got off to a fine start with his blind audition, part of the show’s Season 17 premiere. His version of The Revivalists’ “Wish I Knew You” turned three chairs and…
Their audition: Dane and Stephanie, both 21, of Bloomfield, N.J., performed “Angela” by The Lumineers. Dane and Stephanie both showed off nice tones during solo parts when the performance began, but it was their spotless harmonies that made the performance special. They were about midway through the performance when John Legend turned his chair. Near…
His audition: Jordan Chase, 19, of Pensacola, Fla., performed “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” by Drake White. Jordan quickly showed off his raspy vocals. And midway through the song, he displayed nice range as well. But he was well into the performance before Blake Shelton turned. On the final note, Gwen Stefani turned as well….
With Adam Levine no longer on The Voice, someone had to assume the role as king or queen of the four-chair turns. You’d think that honor would fall to Blake Shelton. He might be in a bit of a drought when it comes to having a singer win The Voice. But there’s no doubting a…
His audition: Matthew McQueen, 21, of Georgetown, Texas, performed “Someone You Love” by Lewis Capaldi. Matthew had Kelly Clarkson raving over his vocal tone no more than the song began. But she didn’t turn until well into the cover, after Matthew showed off a bit of grittiness in his vocal as well. Blake Shelton eventually…
Her blind audition: Josie (Beth) Jones, 16, of Hamilton, Alabama, performed “Men and Mascara” by Julia Roberts. For her age, Josie immediately showed off nice, strong vocals. John Legend turned before she hit the chorus. As the performance neared its end, Blake Shelton turned as well. You got the feeling Josie was pressing to get…
Two more singers turned four chairs on The Voice Monday night. And John Legend managed to land both of them for his team. That said, he had some help from Kelly Clarkson. Marybeth Bryd mesmerized the coaches with her version of “Angel From Montgomery” and said she had hoped to join Team Blake Shelton. But…
Last week, four singers failed to turn a chair during The Voice Season 17 blind auditions. And no one said a word about a second chance via the Comeback Stage. That’s because the Comeback Stage won’t be part of The Voice in Season 17, a p.r. rep working with the show confirmed to Voice…
Shane Q of The Voice Season 17 shortened his last name from Quidachay for music purposes. Quidachay, he explains to Voice Views, derives from the island of Guam it is a very traditional Guamanian/Chamorro last name. “Being that I am born and raised in Sacramento, California, my last name was butchered my whole life and…
