Her audition: Kirbi, 24, of Florence, Ala., performed “God Only Knows” for King and Country. Kirbi showed off great range. And she got chair turns from Niall Horan and Michael Buble before she reached the chorus. That seemed to give her a confidence boost because she started working the stage more. And got chair turns…
Her audition: Leyton Robinson, 23, of Rogers, Ark. performed “Weren’t for the Wind” by Ella Langley. She showed off a nice unique country tone. And she sings with lots of power and passion. That earned her a chair turn from Snoop Dogg. She’s well into the song when Reba McEntire turns. And Leyton’s face lit…
His audition: Ralph Edwards, 30, of Fresno, Calif., performed “Lights” by Ellie Goulding. Ralph said he’s tried out for The Voice 11 times and never made it to the point where he got to audition for the coaches. Well, his big voice sure made an impression when he finally did. All four coaches turned his…
Her audition:Trinity performed “Don’t Let Go (Love)” by En Vogue. Trinity’s lovely tone really came into focus when she hit the verse about 30 seconds into the performance. And her voice soared when the chorus comes around a second time, prompting a quick succession of chair turns from all four coaches. Reba McEntire called her…
His audition: Aarik Duncan, 38, of Raleigh, N.C., performed “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish. It was an interesting song choice and Aarik sounded very nervous on the opening,. But the performance got stronger as the song went on. Michael Buble turned midway through and wound up getting Aarik for his team since he…
Her audition: Mindy Miller of Damascus, Md., performed “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” by Lainey Wilson. Wow, Mindy’s voice was great from note one. Lots of power and a very nice country tone. With a bit of rasp too.. It was also obvious that she’s an experienced performer. Snoop turned early in the performance. Reba turned…
His audition: Liam von Elbe, 30, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., performed “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” by John Mayer. Liam immediately gave off a great male singer-songwriter vibe, with ample power and a touch of rasp. He got chair turns from Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg midway through the performance. Snoop called his voice mesmerizing…
Her audition: Shan Scott, 28, of New York, performed “Wish I Knew You” by The Revivalists. Shan showed off a great rasp from the first note. Season 28 is filled with great female singer-songwriters. Wow, it took until the last second for Reba McEntire to turn. I have no idea why chairs didn’t turn earlier….
His audition: Daron Lameek, 35, ofQueens, N.Y., performed “All Night Long” by Lionel Richie. Daron’s joyful delivery of the classic tune earned chair turns from Michael Buble and Reba McEntire. Hey,, and check that out: Daron has been performing with The Commodores. Reba called his audition “wonderful” and said he’s a great singer with a…
Their audition: Letter to Elise, Buffalo, New York, performed “Take on Me” by A-Ha: Elliott Hunt delivered a wonderful opening and the duo performed a delightfully different cover of the song. That prompted quick chair turns from Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg. The guys delivered a nice ending too. Reba loved their harmonies. Snoop Dogg…
