Talk about uncanny. One of the first and the very last contestant we met during The Voice Season 12 blind auditions scored the biggest hits on iTunes. Lauren Duski, the country singer who decided to pursue music rather than dental school, was the second singer we met during the blind auditions. She covered Jewel’s “You…
Her audition: Nala Price, 17, of Sebring, Fla., performed Adele’s “Send My Love (To Your New Lover),” showing off a big voice and prompting quick chair turns from Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani. Adam called what Nala can do with her voice “astounding.” She opted to join Team Adam. Her background: Nala says she hails…
Her audition: Sheena Brook, 33, of Fort Myers Beach, Fla., auditioned with “Baby Girl” by Sugarland. Early in the performance, she got a chair turn from Adam Levine, who said she could be the country artist he’s been searching for to challenge Team Blake Shelton. Her background: She lives in the small beach town of…
Her audition: Jozy Bernadette, 25, Grand Forks, N.D., sang “American Woman” by The Guess Who for her blind audition. Her strong vocals enticed late chair turns from Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani. Jozy opted to join Team Gwen, nabbing the final spot on her team. Her background: Her dad, Glenn Hansen, played in the NBA…
Her audition: Ashley Levin, 23, of Nashville, auditioned with the Dixie Chicks “Let Him Fly,” showing off a wonderful bluesy, country tone that prompted chair turns from Blake Shelton, Alicia Keys and Gwen Stefani. Ashley decided to join Team Blake. Her background: From Miami, Fla., Ashley says she’s been singing since she can remember. She…
Her audition: Sammie Zonana, 24, from Austin, Texas, auditioned with a unique take on Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman.” Surprisingly, Gwen Stefani was the only coach to turn around, but that was enough to put Sammie on the show. Gwen liked the “confidence and truth” in Sammie’s performance. Her background: She studied screenwriting through high school…
Her audition: Vanessa Ferguson, 31, of Greensboro, N.C., auditioned with “Don’t Let Me Down” by the Chainsmokers. When she hit the chorus, Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys turned around. Blake Shelton eventually joined them. Alicia complimented Vanessa on the way she made the song her own. Vanessa decided to join Team Alicia. Her background: Vanessa…
His audition: Chris Blue, 26, of Knoxville, Tenn., auditioned with “Tracks of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson. When he auditioned, there was only one spot left on the show. But Alicia Keys didn’t waste any time, turning her chair as soon as he completed the chorus the first time. His background: Chris was the youngest…
Her audition: Enid Ortiz, 25, of Tampa, Fla., auditioned with “All I Ask” by Adele. She headed into the final moments of the performance without a chair turn, then belted out a great prolonged note. At the very last second, Blake Shelton turned his chair, giving Enid a spot on the show. Her background: She’s…
His audition: Dawson Coyle, 17, Williamstown, N.J., performed “Happiness” by Needtobreathe for his blind audition. Despite a solid performance, he didn’t get a chair turn until late in the performance, from Blake Shelton, but it was enough to earn him a spot on the show, not to mention the final spot on Team Blake. His…
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