Blind audition: Courtney Harrell, 36 of Los Angeles, stepped from the background as a songwriter into the foreground by singing James Bay’s “Let It Go.” A solid vocal prompted a chair turn from Blake Shelton. Then Courtney hit a heck of a glory note, prompting Alicia Keys to pound the button that spins her chair….
Blind audition: Charity Bowden, 17, of Hope Hall, Ala., sang “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town and landed on Team Miley during a performance that was montaged, meaning we got to see just a few seconds of it. We did hear Miley tell Charity that her vocals were “incredible.” Her background: According to her bio…
Blind audition: Johnny Rez, 25, of Miami, Fla., auditioned with “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls. He displayed a unique sound and hit an impressive falsetto note, but the coaches stayed put until the last note, when both Adam Levine and Blake Shelton turned their chairs. Adam complimented him on a “rich, emotional tone.” Johnny…
Blind audition: Riley Elmore, 16, of West Dundee, Ill., auditioned with Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight.” He delivered a nice, smooth performance for his age and prompted chair turns from Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Adam said he loves the song and thinks he can teach Riley “a lot of stuff.” Adam strolled…
Blind audition: Dana Harper, 25, of Dallas, Texas, auditioned with “Jealous” by Nick Jonas. And she prompted chair turns from Blake Shelton and Alicia Keys. At the very last minute, Adam Levine turned too. Alicia praised Dana for her “magnificent control” and “beautiful tone.” Dana said “Jealous” is a song she and her young niece…
Blind audition: Jason Warrior, 21, of Chicago, Ill., auditioned with Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City.” His theatrical background showed in his performance and he displayed nice range, prompting chair turns from Adam Levine and Alicia Keyes. Alicia complimented him on his energy and his soul. Jason joined Team Alicia. His background: Jason says his…
Blind audition: Gabe Broussard, 15, of Lafayette, La., auditioned with “Lonely Night in Georgia” by Marc Broussard. For someone so young, Gabe delivered a really strong opening to his performance, prompting an almost immediate chair turn from Blake Shelton. As Gabe neared the end of the performance, Miley Cyrus turned too. Miley complimented him on…
Blind audition: Andrew DeMuro, 25, of Chicago, Ill., auditioned with Billy Joel’s “Vienna.” He even sounded just a tad like Billy. Near the end of the performance Adam Levine and Blake Shelton turned their chairs. It turns out both Andrew and Adam have performed with Billy Joel. And Adam complimented Andrew on the character in…
Blind audition: Brendan Fletcher, 26, of New York, N.Y., auditioned with “Jolene,” the Ray LaMontagne ballad not the Dolly Parton tune. He showed off a nice gravelly tone that earned chair turns from Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys. Alicia pitched the New York connection. Adam said he thinks Brendan has a unique knack…
Blind audition: Sa’Rayah, 28, of Chicago, Ill., auditioned with Aretha Franklin’s “Drown in My Own Tears.” A wonderful a cappella opening prompted very quick chair turns from Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys. Miley said Sa’Rayah brought “hope and love into the room.” Alicia said Sa’Rayah blew her all the way to the back of the…
