His blind audition: Rayshun LaMarr, 33, of Fort Washington, Md., performed “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey. Adam Levine turned almost immediately and was quickly joined by Alicia Keys. Rayshun joined Team Adam. His background: He’s been part of a corporate and wedding band called Sound Connection and says he’s traveled all over the world with…
His blind audition: Britton Buchanan, 18, of Sanford, N.C., performed “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne. He quickly had Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton facing in his direction. Blake blocked Adam, limiting Britton’s choices to two coaches. He opted to join Team Alicia. His background: Britton’s mom said she knew she wasn’t raising a future…
Her audition: Jackie Foster, 21, of Poway, Calif., performed “What About Us” by Pink. Kelly Clarkson turned as soon as the song swelled’ Alicia Keys later followed. Jackie joined Team Kelly. Her background: She says she starting singing at home around age 6, then got into musical theater. Her first role ever was as a…
His blind audition: Justin Kilgore, 30, of Buffalo, Texas, performed “Tomorrow” by Chris Young. All four coaches turned, but Alicia Keys blocked Blake Shelton, limited Justin’s choices to Alicia, Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson. He opted to join Team Kelly. His background: Justin grew up on a farm that has been in his family for…
I’ve been eager to hear new music from Season 13 Voice standout Noah Mac, expecting something unique. Noah delivered Friday, and didn’t disappoint. He released “The Soliloquy,” his first post-Voice single, and an accompanying music video that you can check out below. “It may be a little different than what you have seen from…
Her audition: Dallas Caroline, 17, of Santa Rosa, Calif., performed “Always on My Mind” by Willie Nelson. Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson turned early; Blake Shelton followed. Alicia Keys’ team was already full. Dallas joined Team Blake. Her background: She’s named after a county song, Alan Jackson’s song, Dallas, so you might say becoming a…
His audition: Jaron Strom, 29, of Shelby, N.C., performed “This Magic Moment” by The Drifters. He had nearly finished the performance when Blake Shelton turned, giving Jaron a spot on the show. His background: Jaron says he’s a web designer by day, a performer by night. “I come off as this southern relaxed dude, but…
Her audition: Teana Boston, 16, of San Leandro, Calif., performed “Unfaithful” by Rihanna. Kelly Clarkson turned her chair late in the song. She wound up being the only coach to do so, but it was enough to give Teana a spot on the show. Her background: Teana says she maintains a 4.0 GPA in high…
Former The Voice contestant Ricky Manning has released his second single. And it’s another heartfelt ballad, accentuated by an impressive near a cappella ending. This one’s called “Tsunami” about a lover Ricky calls his “perfect storm.” Jokes Ricky on Twitter: “Count on me for all your sad song needs.” He says he wrote the song…
Her audition: Shana Halligan, 44, of Los Angeles, Calif., auditioned with a delightfully different take on “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Cher. Only Alicia Keys turned, but that gave Shana a spot on Season 14. Her background: Her dad was one of the founding members of Blood, Sweat and Tears, and Shana…
