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Gail Bliss became the oldest contestant in Voice history when Snoop Dogg hit his replay button for her on Monday’s show. (NBC Photo)

Three more artists turned four chairs as the blind auditions continued Monday night on The Voice.

Recipients of the four-chair turns included DREION, who joined Team Snoop Dogg; Tanner Frick, who joined Team Reba; and Austyns Stancil, who joined Team Gwen.

That makes seven four chair turns in two episodes. Each coach has landed at least one. Snoop, Reba and Gwen have two apiece.

Meanwhile, Gail Bliss became the second contestant to make the show via the new replay button that gives artists a second chance if they don’t turn a chair. In this case, it shouldn’t have been needed, but it was.

At 61, Gail becomes the oldest contestant in Voice history. Don Shafer, 57 when he competed on Season 11, had held that distinction.

That wasn’t the only history made in Monday’s show. Felsmere became the first artist to make the show as a solo artist in two seasons.

Now 33, she competed on Season 1 as Kelsey Rey and made it to the battles at age 20. She changed her stage name a few years back.

Wanna learn more about the artists who made the show tonight. Follow the links before for a blog on each artist, including information about music they’ve already released.

DREION, Mor Ilderton, Felsmere and Gail Bliss have music out that you can listen to now.

Here’s a recap of Monday’s show, with my picks for the night’s top peformances.

BEST OF THE NIGHT

DREION, 27, Omaha, Neb., “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind and Fire: He immediately shows off his stage presence on the upbeat tune and gets chair turns from Michael Buble, Snoop Dogg and Reba McEntire. Dreion’s showing off really nice range too, and that entices Gwen Stefani to turn as well. Reba called his performance “so powerful.” Gwen complimented him on doing a great job with a difficult song. Snoop reminded Dreion that he did his own cover of “Shining Star.” Dreion opted to join Team Snoop.

RUNNERS-UP

Austyns Stancil, 34, East Oakland, Calif., “Ooo Baby Baby” by Smokey Robinson: Dang, this guy’s range is pretty incredible. And he stayed up there seemingly forever. A high glory note entices chair turns from Gwen Stefani and Reba McEntire. Eventually, Snoop Dogg and Michael Buble following. Snoop complimented his falsetto. Michael thinks he’d have lots of vocal versatility. Gwen says Austyns’s one of the best singers the coaches have heard so far. She said she wants to help him find his musical identity. Austyns decided to join Team Gwen.

Gail Bliss, 61, Little River, S.C., “If It Hadn’t Been for Love” by The SteelDrivers: Gail shows off a really nice tone. You can tell she’s a skilled performer. No idea what the coaches are thinking. That’s one of the night’s best vocals. Gwen’s very complimentary of her voice. So why didn’t she turn? Snoop said he was about to turn, but was waiting to see what Reba did because he knew he’d lose to her competing for a county singer. He wound up running out of time. But he made up for it, pushing his replay button to give Gail a spot on the show.

ALSO MADE THE SHOW

Mor Ilderton, 20, Teays Valley, W.Va., “Coal,” by Dylan Gossett: Mor shows off a nice tone but sounds a bit nervous. Michael Buble turned pretty early in the song. Eventually, his vocal earned chair turns from Snoop Dogg and Reba McEntire as well. But Reba was blocked by Michael Buble. Reba called him incredible and liked the maturity in his voice. Michael liked his distinct tone. Mor decided to join Team Buble.

Felsmere, 33, Vero Beach, Fla., “Some Kind of Wonderful” by Grand Funk Railroad: She shows off a really impressive tone and plenty of vocal firepower as well. She’s about midway through the performance when Michael Buble and Gwen Stefani turn. Michael complimented the jazzy tone in her voice. Gwen was impressed with her performance and said she could help Felsmere stand out while introducing her to America. Felsmere joined Team Gwen.

Kamila Kiehne, 17, Los Lunas, N.M., “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles: Kamilia had barely started singing than the coaches started turning, including Michael Buble, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg. For her young age, Kamila shows off really good stage presence. Michael said he “killed” the audition and said she radiates “light.” Reba loved the emotion in her performance. Kamila opted to join Team Buble.

Tanner Frick, 26, Manchester, Tenn., “Thought You Should Know” by Morgan Wallen: Tanner’s nerves showed early in his performance, but as soon as he hit the chorus and showed off the rasp in his voice, the chairs started turning. As in all four chairs. Gwen Stefani complimented Tanner’s original sound. Reba McEntire said she was most impressed when Tanner unleashed his Chris Stapleton growl. Snoop noted he was the first to turn. Tanner decided to join Team Reba.

Rowdy Shea, 23, Bowling Green, Kentucky, “You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This” by Toby Keith: His solid country vocal prompted a quick chair turn from Gwen Stefani. He continued to deliver a solid performance, but it wasn’t until the very end that he got another chair — Michael Buble’s. Gwen liked the warmth in his voice. Michael asked if he’d be open to dipping into some pop as well. Rowdy said he’s mostly a country singer. Turns out Rowdy got married just a week before auditioning and, in a sweet gesture, brought his wife Kaci on stage to help select a coach. They chose Gwen.

323 (Jonathan Perry, Kinsley Treadwell and Jacob Sumpter), of Tallahasee, Fla., “You Drive Me Crazy” by Britney Spears: Impressive opening from the vocal trio with all three belting out “Crazy.” Reba turned early in the performance. Near the end of the performance, Michael turned as well. Reba loved their choreography and their harmonies and noted that she grew up in a family singing group. Michael said they sound beautiful together. 323 joined Team Reba.

Rowdy Shea auditioned one week after his marriage and had new wife Kaci help him pick his coach on The Voice. (NBC Photo)