Her audition: Rizzi Myers, 29, of Hermitage, Tenn., auditioned with “Breathing” by Ariana Grande. Showing off lots of power and range, she prompted chair turns from Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and John Legend. But John was blocked by Kelly. Rizzi opted to join Team Kelly. About Rizzi: * Her real first name is Renee and…
His audition: L.B. Crew, 29, of Little Rock, Ark., performed “Waves” by Mr. Probz. An opening that showed off L.B.’s range prompted quick chair turns from Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton. John Legend and Adam Levine eventually turned as well, giving L.B. the fifth four-chair turn of Season 16. L.B. decided to join Team Adam…
Jimmy Mowery had released music with at least three bands and as a solo artist. Now the Myrtle Beach, S.C.-based musician will take his talents to Season 16 of The Voice. Jimmy is one of the artist who just announced that he auditioned for the show. “This all started when my mom bought me my…
Her audition: Selkii, 31, of Orlando, Fla., auditioned with “I’ll Try” by Macy Gray. Her strong opening prompted Adam Levine to turn almost immediately. Selkii’s powerful vocal eventually coaxed a chair turn from Blake Shelton as well. Blake called her “the complete package” and said he’d love to open for her someday in her hometown…
His audition: Andrew Jannakos, 25, of Flowery Branch, Ga., auditioned with “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs. The country singer took the stage right after Blake Shelton completed his team, but earned chair turns from Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson. Adam complimented him on a genuinely rich country voice. He joined Team Adam. More about Andrew…
His audition: Carter Lloyd Horne, 19, of Marietta, Ga., auditioned with “Drinkin’ Problem” by Midland. Sounding much older than he looks, Carter coaxed chair turns from Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton. Blake said he sounded nervous early in the performance, but pulled it together nicely. Carter opted to join Team Blake. More about Carter: *…
Her audition: Cecily Hennigan, 16, of Conway, S.C., auditioned with “Foolish Games” by Jewel. Her solid vocal earned a chair turn from Blake Shelton. When no one else turned, she automatically became a member of Team Blake. More about Cecily … * “Yep, I’m the McDonald’s girl,” Cecily Hennigan writes on her Instagram page. “But…
His audition: Dalton Dover, 20, of Aragon, Ga., auditioned with Keith Whitley’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” He displayed a nice ache in his voice and enticed a quick chair turn from Blake Shelton. No other coaches turned, saying they were convinced Dalton would have selected Blake anyway. About Dalton Dover: * In his Facebook bio,…
Sixteen seasons in, I’m pretty sure you can chalk this up as a first for The Voice. A father and daughter auditioned for Season 17, albeit both as solo artists. The dad is Patrick McAloon, a 40-year-old touring musician based in Rhode Island who had already been rumored to have made the show. The daughter…
His audition: Patrick McAloon, 40, of Barrington, R.I., auditioned with “Runaway Train” by Soul Asylum. His stage presence and performance made it clear he was a veteran performer. And midway through the song, he got chair turns from Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and John Legend, all of whom praised his performance. Patrick joined Team Adam….
