[metaslider id=”91354″] Check out recent singles from Shalyah Fearing, Ashland Craft, Jessica Childress, Jordan Rager and the duo of Beat Frequency below. All were contestants on The Voice. Shalyah and Ashland cracked the Top 12. * Shalyah Fearing released her first single since 2017 Friday. It’s called “Betta,” and Shalyah writes on Instagram “my…
His audition: Mendeleyev, 28, of Santa Barbara, Calif., performed “Girl from the North Country” by Bob Dylan. He opted to sing solo without The Voice band because “that’s the way I thrive.” His nice deep vocals eventually provoked near simultaneous chair turns from Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. Gwen Stefani eventually gave in…
Her audition: Myracle Holloway, 44, of Los Angeles, Calif., performed “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars. Myracle opened strong and displayed a nice little quiver in her voice. But she was well into the song before Blake Shelton turned around. Gwen Stefani followed. Blake said he was completely wrapped up in the performance…
Jared Herzog, 21, Niceville, Fla., performed “Speechless” by Dan and Shay. Jared showed off nice range, especially at the start of the country hit. John Legend and Blake Shelton turned almost simultaneously. Gwen Stefanie later turned as well. John praised Jared’s opening and the versatility to his vocals. Jared joined Team John. Here’s more about…
Her audition: Katie Kadan, 38, of Chicago, Ill., performed “Baby, I Love You.” Her stellar and soulful version of the Aretha Franklin classic prompted an almost immediate chair turn from John Legend, followed by Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and Gwen Stefani, making her the first four-chair turn recipient of Season 17. Kelly quickly learned she’d…
His audition: James Violet, 20, of Syracuse, Utah, performed “Sweet Creature” by Harry Styles: A solid opening by James prompted a quick chair turn from Kelly Clarkson. The song didn’t offer many opportunities for vocal gymnastics, but James provided a hint of his vocal firepower late in the performance. And that was all it took…
Their audition: Hello Sunday (Chelsea and Myla, both 14), of Atlanta, Ga., auditioned with Keala Settle’s “This is Me.” They were the first duo to audition for Season 17 and it took the coaches a couple of minutes to figure out they were listening to a duo. They sounded very young during their performance and…
Her audition: Marina Chello, 37, Plainview, N.Y., auditioned with Pink’s “Walk Me Home.” Marina displayed a really nice vocal tone from the opening note. But it wasn’t until she displayed her vocal firepower that Blake Shelton turned his chair. Kelly Clarkson turned as well. Blake said he was drawn to the power in her voice…
His audition: Jake Hoot, 30, of Cookeville, Tenn., performed “When It Rains It Pours” by Luke Combs. Jake delivered a solid country vocal and poured on the power near the end of that performance. Kelly Clarkson turns around and begs Blake not to hit his button. Turns out he didn’t, fearful Kelly would use her…
Her audition: Cali Wilson, 28, of Salem, Iowa, performed “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac (Stevie Nicks). She’s doing an interesting version of the classic hit, a passionate, heartfelt version of the song. And she prompted chair turns from Blake Shelton and John Legend a little past the midway point. Gwen Stefani eventually turned as well. John…
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