Idol Chatter & Voice Views

His audition: Manny Costello, 28, of Athens, Ga., performed “Almost Home” by Craig Morgan. Manny had barely started the song when Michael Buble complimented his tone. But it was his heartfelt delivery that made the biggest impression. Reba McEntire was the first coach to turn, quickly followed by Snoop Dogg. Manny’s performance brought Reba to tears. She said Manny’s voice reminds her of country greats. She called him ax excellent singer and stylist. Manny opted to join Team Reba.

Here’s more about Manny:

* Manny is from Buford, Ga., and his Voice bio says he’s one year into a two-year plan to try to make it as a full-time musician.

* He was running a landscape business, but sold it when his wife encouraged him to chase his dream of being a musician.

* He previously sang in church, played music at home a lot and posted music clips to TikTok.

* His Voice bio says one of those clips attracted 1 million views, helping convince Manny that his dreams of making a living through music could be a reality.

* Manny has one single out as Manny Christian — a song called “Muscadeine Sunrise” that came out in the summer of 2024. Check it out below.

* You can check out other originals on his Instagram.

Manny on social media:
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