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Grace Bello interacts with the coaches following her blind audition on The Voice. (NBC Photo)

Grace Bello interacts with the coaches following her blind audition on The Voice. (NBC Photo)

 

Camila Cabello, the newest coach on The Voice, certainly hasn’t had any trouble luring singers to her team for Season 22.

In young and talented Grace Bello, Camila landed her fourth four-chair turn during the blind auditions that aired Tuesday night.

With Morgan Myles, Orlando Mendez and Andrew Igbokidi already in the fold, that gives Camila four four-chair turns on her team.

That’s nearly half of the artists who have turned four chairs in Season 22 so far, a feat accomplished by nine singers.

Below is a recap of Tuesday’s blind auditions with my picks for best performances of the night.

The links take you to profiles of the singers where a full profile is available. Among other details, you’ll find out about music already released by Jillian Jordyn and Dia Malai.

BEST OF THE NIGHT

Grace Bello, 21, Lacey, Wash., “Ghost” by Justin Bieber: Her lovely opening prompted a quick chair turn from John Legend. Blake Shelton and Camila Cabello turned midway through the performace, followed by Gwen Stefani, giving Grace a four-chair turn. John loved her control and beautiful tone. Gwen loved the multiple sides of her voie. Blake called her voice “magical.” Grace decided to join Team Camila.

RUNNER-UP

Austin Montgomery, 19, of Hemet, Calif., “I Can’t Help It (IF I’m Still in Love With You)” by Hank Williams: Austin’s smooth deep vocals enticed a quick chair turn from Gwen Stefani. Camila Cabello and Blake Shelton soon followed. Blake noted he’s the only coach who knew who wrote and performed his audition song. Camila said she was really excited by Austin’s voice and pledged to bring his old soul to our generation. Gwen liked the character and style in his voice. Austin opted to join Team Blake.

ALSO MADE THE SHOW

Dia Malai,, 26, of Queens, N.Y., “Real Love” by Mary J. Blige — Dia’s peppy opening prompted a quick chair turn from John Legend. That was the chair turn Dia was looking for. None of the other coaches turned, which meant Dia automatically became Team Legend. Dia got high praise from the other coaches for her style and attitude. John loved the way she took command of the stage.

Jillian Jordyn, 17, of Melville, N.Y., “Issues” by Julia Michaels: Her ethereal vocals sparked quick chair turns from John Legend and Gwen Stefani. Jilian admits she got a little excited at that point and her vocal strayed a bit. Gwen said she can help her stay on track and avoid distractions. John loved her artistic vision. Jillian deciced to join Team Gwen.

MONTAGED

Benny Weag, “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran: Only Blake Shelton turned.

NO CHAIR TURNS

The Little Miss, 31, of Los Angeles, Calif., “You Were Meant for Me” by Jewel: She’s a teacher who dreams of being a full-time singer. She also didn’t turn any chairs with that Jewel cover. Blake Shelton said he should have turned.

Hanny Ramadan, 23, of New Jersey, “Round Here” by Counting Crows: His family moved here to escape war in Lebanon. He’s in an alternative band. His shouty cover of “Round Here” couldn’t entice a chair turn.

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