former contestants on The Voice have recently released videos for songs they released a couple of years back. Ryan Whyte Maloney has released a video for “Michigan Moonlight,” a single from his 2013 “Where I’ve Been” album. “This video and song was a vision to make pop the beautiful city of Traverse City, where I…
Her audition: Sydney Rhame, 16, of Atlanta, Ga., auditioned with Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph.” Her superb vocal on the song prompted a chair turn from Pharrell Williams, the only coach with a spot left on his team. Pharrell complimented her on a “beautiful range” and called her “a shining star.” Her background: Sydney says she learned…
His audition: Dustin Monk, 27, of Jacksonville, Fla., auditioned with “Bright Lights” by Gary Clark Jr. His high-energy performance prompted chair turns from Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Adam said he heard a kernel of brilliance in Dustin’s voice. Dustin opted to join Team Adam. His background: Dustin tells us he grew up in a…
Her audition: Shelby Brown, 16, of Elberta, Ala., auditioned with “Stars” by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, adding a country flair. All four coaches turned around when Shelby hit the chorus. Adam Levine told her “the brilliant moments were so brilliant,” he had to turn around. Shelby decided to join Team Adam. Her background: Shelby…
His audition: Blaine Mitchell, 24, of Fort Worth, Texas, auditioned with Train’s “Drops of Jupiter.” His powerful vocals prompted chair turns from Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. Adam Levine’s team was already full at the time. Blaine decided to join Team Blake. His background: Blaine says he comes from an area where country music rules…
Her audition: Amy Vachal, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y., auditioned with “Dream a Little Dream.” As she hit the chorus, all three coaches with spots left on their team — Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton — turned their chairs. Adam Levine told her he thinks she could win the show; Blake called her a…
His audition: Chase Kerby, 30, of Oklahoma City, Okla., auditioned with “The Scientist” by Coldplay. Gwen Stefani turned around midway through the performance. She wound up being the only coach to do so. Gwen called his voice “special” and complimented him on the control he showed during the performance. His background: Chase works at a…
His audition: Dustin Christensen, 35, of Orem, Utah, auditioned with Rod Stewart’s “Downtown Train.” Three coaches turned around as soon as he hit the chorus. The lone holdout, Pharrell Williams, quickly followed. Blake Shelton said he heard some Neil Diamond in Dustin’s voice. He also had dozens of audience members hold up cut-outs of his…
Her audition: Summer Schappell, 21, of Redding, Calif., auditioned with “Strawberry Wine.” The only two coaches with spots remaining on their team — Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani — turned around for her performance. Gwen complimented her on a pretty and soothing voice. Summer decided to join Team Gwen. Her background: Summer says she realized…
NBC announced the coaching lineup for Season 10 of The Voice today. The great news: Blake Shelton and Adam Levine will be back, meaning we’ll be entertained by more of their delightful banter next spring. More great news: Pharrell Williams will return for a fourth straight season. The so-so news: Christina Aguilera will be back…
