Their audition: The Brothers Walker sang “Keep Me in Mind” by the Zac Brown Band for their audition on The Voice. The country tune caused Blake’s ears to perk up, but he didn’t turn his chair. Usher did, with a foot tap at the very end of their audition. “I know this is odd for…
Her audition: Melissa Jimenez, 29, of Fort Lee, N.J., sang Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You” for her audition on The Voice. She started off a cappella, displaying wonderful tone, then later sang part of the song in Spanish. No one turned around for that, but at the very end of the song, both…
On making the finals: “I really didn’t know I would make it this far,” says Sisaundra Lewis, of Orlando, Fla. “There’s some really amazing talent in the competition. A lot of the feedback I’m getting is that it’s been an inspiration to people who have put their dreams on the back burner. So to show…
His audition: Patrick Thompson, 35, of Festus, Missouri, sang the Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See” for his audition on The Voice. He immediately displayed his gruff voice. Midway through the song, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine turned around in rapid succession. Adam called his performance “real grit.” And Patrick joined Team Adam. His background:…
On making the finals: “I’m a country singer, but I have a lot of soul in me too,” says Audra McLaughlin of Philadelphia. “So I think that I’m versatile. I think that’s kind of how I might be a little different, by being able to do a lot of different songs. I think my main…
His audition: Ryan Whyte Maloney, 33, of Traverse City, Mich., auditioned for The Voice with Journey’s “Lights.” His strong opening and superb range prompted Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Shakira to turn their chairs early in his performance. They were eventually joined by Usher. Ryan decided to join Team Blake. His background: Ryan says he…
His audition: DeShawn Washington, 23, of Natchitoches, La., sang “Twistin’ the Night Away” for his audition on The Voice. DeShawn turned in a solid and fun version of the song, but it wasn’t until the end that Shakira turned around. She was the only coach to do so. But Usher complimented him on performing classic…
His audition: Stevie Jo, 19, of Tyler, Texas, auditioned for The Voice with an Usher song, “There Goes My Baby.” About halfway through the song, Usher turned his chair. He turned out to be the only judge to do so, meaning he landed on Team Usher. Said Adam: “He sounds like Usher and he looks…
Her audition: Emily B., 33, of American Falls, Idaho, auditioned for The Voice with Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Games.” She demonstrated a wonderful tone from the word go, and a huge note toward the end of the performance prompted Shakira, Blake Shelton and Usher to spin their chairs in turn. Shakira complimented the intelligent choices Emily…
His audition: Morgan Wallen, 20, of Knoxville, Tenn., sang “Collide” for his blind audition on The Voice. He immediately displayed a nice rasp to his voice, prompting Shakira to turn around in a heartbeat. She was joined by Usher midway through the performance. Usher complimented Morgan on his unique vocals. And Morgan joined Team Usher….
