**
[ Engine starts, revs ]
[ Steppenwolf's "Born To Be Wild" plays ]
**
Dan: Let’s go, Shay. Hit the gas.
* Born to be wild *
What’s up, y’all? We’re running late to work.
Shay, how are you feeling? You alright?
I’m good, man. I’m good. I’m feeling alright.
Another day of the blind auditions.
We’re getting the hang of this thing.
I got a strong feeling Team Dan + Shay
can go all the way, if we ever make it.
You got a bump coming.
Whoa!
We're gonna make it, Dan. We’re gonna make it.
Okay. We’re pulling up. Here we go.
Another day of blind auditions.
* Born to be wild *
* We can climb so high, I never wanna die *
Let's go.
* I never wanna die *
I’m driving tomorrow, Shay.
Gotta hustle. We're late. Dang, dude.
Man, come on.
Listen, I’m a better driver, dude. No, you’re not.
You’re the one who suggested the sidecar.
Come on, we’re late. You ride in the sidecar.
You're smaller than I am.
Man: 30 seconds now, 30 seconds.
Val: It feels amazing to be here
and to have this opportunity.
It’s never too late to continue living out a dream,
no matter what age.
I think Reba's gonna fill up.
I think you’re gonna fill up first.
I think you guys gon' be first.
Damn. Dang.
I see it.
Val: It has definitely been a grind.
It has been a struggle to get to this point.
Every moment in my life,
I feel like all of those things happened for a reason
and it’s all led me here.
The teams are filling up, but I hope they all turn,
let me just say that.
**
* Mm-mm-mm *
* I've spent all my life *
* On a search to find *
* The love who'll stay for eternity *
* The heaven sent to fulfill my needs *
Yes, congratulations. [ Cheers and applause ]
* But when I turn around *
* Again, love has knocked me down *
* Oh, my heart got broken, it hurt so bad *
Yes! Let's go, Chance.
* I'm sad to say, love wins again *
* So I place my heart under lock and key *
* To take some time and take care of me *
* But I turn around *
* And you're standing here *
* Standing here *
* How can you get here? *
* No, nobody's *
* No, no, no *
* Yeah, whoo *
Whoa! * I’m trying *
* Over and over *
* My heart says * Hey!
Wow! * No, no, no, no, no *
* Nobody's supposed to be *
* But you came along and changed my mind *
* How did you get here? *
Wow! Wow!
Oh, my God! I know.
John: Yes! Four chairs!
Whoo!
Wow.
You did that. Hello.
What is your name, and where are you from?
Val T. Webb.
I’m 43 years old,
and I currently live in New Braunfels, Texas.
Oh, my goodness.
Val, I’m so happy for you because I just see
the joy on your face.
And a little relief, too, I think.
Absolutely.
It’s very difficult doing this audition,
but you just handled it with such poise and grace.
Thank you. I don’t know if you noticed,
but I was the first one who turned for you.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Your tone is just so elegant.
Do you sing in church? You kind of sound like you do.
I’ve been a worship director for many, many years.
[ Whistles ] I also sing background
for professional artists like yourselves.
Uh-huh.
I want to talk about my son real quick, too.
Chance: Yeah. He’s here, and he’s the reason
why I’m actually here. Can we bring him out?
Bring him out. Yeah.
Oh, yay! [ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah! Dan: What’s up, man?
John: What’s your son’s name?
This is Joshua. Hi, Joshua.
-What's up, Joshua? -Hey, what's up?
You sing, too, Joshua?
Oh, no, I didn’t get that gene.
Okay. [ Laughs ]
No, absolutely not. But you have a story
of why you brought your son?
Val: Yes.
This is 'cause of you.
Yeah. Yeah, that is true.
This is your fault. I know.
My son, he’s been asking me for at least the past three years,
like, "Mom, when are you gonna go on 'The Voice'?"
I’ve done background vocals for India.Arie,
Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin.
You know, I’ve been watching the show for
like the last 10 years. I know.
Val: I’ve done some amazing things in my lifetime,
but I want to show my kids that no matter
where you are in your life,
don’t ever stop pursuing your dreams.
Don’t ever look at your age.
Don’t look at anything that may be a barrier to everybody else.
Go for it no matter where you are in your life.
Did he, um, happen to have a favorite coach?
Someone who’s got some experience on "The Voice"?
You know, maybe in his ninth season?
Nah.
I’m just gonna tell you, Val, I grew up singing gospel
and soul music, and I just love coaching artists like yourself.
You’re so gifted and it would be such a joy to work with you.
Thank you.
Shay: Val, I’m taken aback right now.
I grew up singing gospel as well,
and I felt like I was in a worship service
for a second there. I was feeling it.
I think we can all agree that this is really special,
and you have such a light.
I don’t think it’s the lights behind you.
I think it’s just you that’s lighting up this room.
You’re a star. You're a backup singer no more.
Thank you. Now you’re the lead singer.
That was one of the best performances we’ve seen.
Flawless. We turned around.
You kicked it into a whole 'nother gear,
and it was just unbelievable.
You’re gonna do so well, whatever team you choose.
I heard them say that they grew up in church,
which I have never heard them say
in all of the auditions so far. [ Laughter ]
That’s usually -- I know you're not talking about me.
That’s usually what I say.
I run a Vacation Bible School in Chicago,
and I work with the youth choir there. Oh, wow.
And these dudes heard me say that, I think.
So that’s the reason why they throwing it at you.
Next, we’re gonna be wearing your hat.
I would honestly love an opportunity to work with you.
Your breath control is ridiculous, and I thought
that you have such a great control of your higher register.
You made it your own song, and I feel like that’s what
this show is all about, is people showing
their true personalities through their music.
I think it’s so cool that you listen to your son, too.
I really, really think
that we can make some special moments together.
Thank you. It's a good pitch.
That was a really good pitch. That was a good pitch.
Hi, Val. Hi, Reba. Oh, my gosh.
How you doing? It's Reba McEntire.
Yup.
I was turned backwards a while ago,
looking that way, and I was like,
"Well, I’m the country girl singer here.
I don’t know what I could do to contribute,
but then I got to thinking, if I’m gonna give any notes,
I really need to pay attention
and see if there’s anything I can critique on."
There wasn’t.
Wow. And that’s when I hit the button,
because I’ve been in the business for a long,
long time, and you just look like a beautiful woman,
loves to sing for the Lord, as I do,
and we’d have a great time together.
I’d love to be your coach.
[ Cheers and applause ]
So, Val, who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
She could say anybody.
Come on to Team Legend. I got a hat.
We got jerseys.
**
I pick...
**
...Chance.
Ah!
He did it again!
Wow!
I would have never expected.
You don't know how happy I am right now.
I got Val!
I can’t believe it. I feel so bad for John.
I am officially the four-chair king.
Wow. It must have been the hat.
Oh, that’s crazy!
Oh, my goodness. This is my dream!
Chance: I’ve been waiting for so long to find somebody
that I feel like has a powerhouse voice
and can really carry R&B,
and I think some of my most important arrangements
this season are gonna come out of working with Val.
Oh, my gosh! This is my season, yo.
I chose Chance because I watched him on Season 23.
The way that he helped shape and mold his artists
was simply incredible, and I’m looking for that in a coach.
I’m looking for somebody that can bring
all that creativity out.
I know. I hear you. I-I appreciate you.
We got some John Legend fans in the crowd.
I’ve got Chance out of the way now, though.
He’s done.
I thought you had it in the bag, John. I did, too.
Honestly, the way she reacted to Reba saying hi to her,
I was like, uh-oh.
Everybody reacts to Reba that way.
She seemed like a Reba fan, too.
Can you guys believe that Reba’s here?
That’s awesome. [ Laughter ]
That’s amazing.
[ All chanting "Reba" ]
Reba: Y’all are sweet. [ Laughs ]
Thank you, thank you.
Woman: Love you, Reba. Love you, too.
Love you, Reba. Love you, too.
[ Screaming ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Season 25, "The Voice"!
Team Chance is full!
Oh, my God! You were the last one.
Wow! Oh, my God. Last one!
Yes, yes, yes. Let's go!
Team Chance is the team to beat, per uzh.
I have 10 phenomenal artists
from all different kinds of genres.
[ Audience chanting "Chance" ]
I think I’m gonna get to meet some future stars
and get to know them and work with them.
And the hard part is over. Now we’re getting to the fun.
At least I have him out of the way now.
Yeah, you guys figure your stuff out.
Reba: You'll be the umpire now.
I’m gotta learn how to run cool like that.
Your jacket’s kind of flying. It was flying off.
Yeah, the flying eagle. It's badass.
Alright, so three of us now.
Well, I should say the four of us now.
Daly: Still to come...
I was just blown away with your vocal,
and I’m like, "Holy crap. I got to turn around."
Daly: ...with only three spots left,
our coaches fight to the finish.
We should have turned earlier.
That's the trouble with the double chair.
You need a coach of a single mind who can focus.
It’s going to get confusing.
I’m confused on why you’re still talking.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
John: I could use some soul singers still.
Chance was robbing me of some of mine.
Shay: I was hoping for, like, a pure R&B singer.
Most of the time, they know who they’re going to pick,
and they usually stick with it. Occasionally, you can,
like, sway them by saying Vacation Bible School.
That's perfect.
About ready to go. Man, I’m excited.
What’s going on? Tell me, are you nervous?
I’m anxious, man. I’m just ready to get out there.
My name is JoeWun Bee.
I’m 27 years old, and I’m from Largo, Florida.
Music is in my family.
Like, everyone sings, and they don’t just sing, they sang.
In high school, I sung in a group called Madrigals,
which is, like, the top-tier singers.
But a week before my senior year started,
me and my family found ourself homeless.
We ended up losing all of our money,
and we got an eviction notice.
There were seven of us. I felt hopeless.
I cried many nights, but they didn’t know it
'cause I was praying that we come out
and my children not be scarred.
When we did find ourself homeless,
I saw my mom picking up other side gigs
and I saw my brother do all kinds of odd jobs.
We moved into an apartment.
After seeing all of my family members
just kick it into overdrive, it really lit a fire under me.
Coming out of high school, I started a band.
I’ve been on this journey to pursue music.
No matter what, you gon' be my winner.
For my blind audition, I’m singing
"Over My Head (Cable Car)" by The Fray.
What this song means to me is resilience.
No matter what’s up against you, find something.
That’s the reason why I’m here -- to show everybody,
no matter what you go through, no matter what you face,
keep your song.
What do you think? We'll find out.
**
* I never knew *
* I never knew that everything was falling through *
* That everyone I knew was waiting on a cue *
* To turn and run when all I needed was the truth *
* But that's how it's got to be *
* It's coming down to nothing more than apathy *
* I'd rather run the other way than stay and see *
* The smoke and who's still standing when it clears and *
* Everyone knows I’m in over my head *
* Over my head *
* With eight seconds left in overtime *
* She's on your mind *
* Whoo-oo-oo-oo *
* She's on your mind *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go, man.
**
The fit, okay!
What’s your name, and where are you from?
JoeWun Bee. I’m 27 years old. I’m from Largo, Florida.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Shout out to The Fray.
I just love The Fray, man. I love The Fray, yo.
Yeah, I would come back 'cause you have a lot of passion.
You obviously have talent. Aww, man.
It’s just at that point in the competition
where everybody’s team is getting pretty full.
Good luck on your continued journey, man.
Tell us a little bit more about yourself.
Do you sing locally? Professionally?
So, uh, I do a lot of, uh, background singing.
I also do a lot of just solo performances
and different things like that.
Well, it was wonderful, and I agree with Chance.
Come back to see us again. You have a great voice.
JoeWun, first of all, this fit is, like...
A1.
Thank you.
I love the song choice, but it also felt
like a mismatch with the -- the way you were singing it.
You almost sounded a little bit kind of musical theater.
But I do feel like you really have this strong,
like, beautiful voice.
I just want to hear it all come together
with the right song and the right moment.
Whoo. But I really think you’re so talented
and I’m so happy you’re here.
If we could have seen this fit from the jump,
we would have absolutely been in.
But, man, just a little bit more dynamic.
I know you got it. For sure, for sure.
You’re an amazing talent, amazing singer.
We’re rooting for you, man. Thanks for coming out.
Don’t be frustrated. No, I won't.
'Cause this is one turn in your journey, man.
He's pumped.
I feel like the noes in my life in particular
have been the greatest moments of growth.
Yes, sir. And pointed me
exactly where I needed to be.
And all these noes, it got me sitting next to John Legend,
so that’s pretty cool. [ Laughs ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
JoeWun, thank you for coming out, man.
Thank y'all so much, for real.
John: God bless.
Reba: JoeWun had a great voice,
but I have one spot left on my team,
and I’m gonna let my gut feeling
and my heart lead the way.
Dan + Shay and John and I still have to get our team full,
and I've gotta be very particular.
I’m about to cop that jacket.
Yeah. That fit was fire.
We have one spot left. One spot, final spot.
And the artists are gonna have to really bring it.
To get these last few chair turns,
it’s gonna have to be special.
The Fray was one of my first albums, yo.
The Fray is dope. Yeah, man.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
Kyle: I’ve been doing music for a good chunk of my life,
and "The Voice" was always something
that I watched growing up as a kid.
It would be really cool to work with John Legend.
His style of coaching is very unique.
Dan + Shay are very cool pop-country artists.
They fit that style of music that I love to sing.
Reba has been in the music industry for decades,
so I think she would be a great help to my vocals.
With the teams filling up, I’d be grateful
to just get one chair.
**
I think this is gonna be a good one.
Yeah.
**
* Come up to meet you *
* Tell you I’m sorry *
* You don't know how lovely you are *
* And I had to find you * Yeah, let's go!
* And tell you I need you *
* Tell you I set you apart *
* And nobody said it was easy *
* It's such a shame for us to part *
Ah!
* And nobody said it was easy *
* No one ever said *
* It would be so hard * Press it!
**
* I'm going back to the start *
Come on! Shay, press it!
**
* Oooh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
* Ooh *
Oh, Reba, get it!
**
[ Cheers and applause ]
John: Yes! Yes!
**
Yes! Hey, man. Amazing performance.
What is your name, and where are you from?
Kyle Schuesler. I’m 19 years old
from Huntington Beach, California.
Oh, oh, oh!
Huntington Beach. Kyle, I couldn’t turn around
'cause I filled up my team already.
But I love that song. Thank you.
Shout out Coldplay. Shout out Chris Martin.
That’s my boy. Shout out to Coldplay.
Shout out to Chris Martin.
I think when people tune in, they want to see amazing songs
that they know and love, but reimagined
and -- and brought to life by new people,
and that’s what you did.
So think of this as a four-chair turn.
I would have turned if I -- if I had more -- more slots, man.
Thank you so much. Thank you, Chance.
Great job.
Kyle, he’s not kidding.
He was so excited looking that way.
I was jamming. I mean, he was jamming back here.
And when I turned, he got so excited.
I was. Because he really wanted
you to get the full benefit of a four-chair turn.
I love your voice. It’s relaxing. It’s soothing.
Your falsetto was really smooth.
It’s that kind of music you’re waiting for.
Somebody touches your heart, and you did.
I’d love to have you on my team.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Hi, Kyle.
Hello.
I’m so happy you sang that song.
We all love Chris Martin.
You did some of his kind of vocal stylings,
but you also really made the song your own.
I turned really early compared to these other two coaches.
Once I first heard the first [vocalizes]
that’s the texture I love.
Your falsetto was just brilliant and perfect and spot-on.
It was just thoroughly a great performance
from beginning to end. Where did you go to high school?
My wife graduated from Huntington Beach.
Huntington Beach High School. Yes.
[ Laughter ]
I’m so happy you came up to Los Angeles.
You’re gonna do so well on the show,
and I’d love to be your coach.
Thank you so much. Thank you, John.
What’s up, Kyle? Dude, sick performance.
Really, really great. Thank you.
I’m curious -- do you ever do any, like,
alt country kind of stuff,
like a Zach Bryan or Charles Wesley Godwin?
I love Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers,
those guys for sure.
Yeah, I could really hear you doing that kind of thing
and putting your own spin on that style of music, man.
For sure. But I just really love what you brought to the table.
Really, really great tone.
The falsetto thing blew us away. We should have turned earlier.
I don’t know what we were deliberating over here.
That’s the trouble with the double chair.
It takes us a little bit longer. It turns a little slower.
We were fighting over the armrest a little bit.
Yeah. So that took a while.
You need a coach of a single mind who can focus.
[ Laughter ]
Yeah. It’s going to get confusing. I’m sorry.
I’m confused on why you’re still talking.
Oh, yeah. [ Laughter ]
He played the high school card.
I’m just trying to help Kyle make
a great decision for his career.
Well, let’s let Kyle talk a little bit more, alright?
Man, I loved your performance.
You have an originality to your voice.
It really has a personality.
I just think that we’d be great coaches for you, man.
Two -- it’s a lot better than one,
despite what John might tell you.
Thank you. Whoever you choose,
you’re going to be a great addition to "The Voice,"
and I’m excited to see what you do.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Kyle, you heard from all the coaches.
Who do you choose?
[ Audience shouting ]
**
Come on, come on.
Well, I appreciate everybody turning.
**
But I’m gonna have to go with...
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Who do you choose?
[ Audience shouting ]
I appreciate everybody turning.
But I’m gonna have to go with Dan + Shay.
Come on, baby! Let's go!
Wow! Come on, dude!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go!
Dude. Congratulations, man.
Shay: Kyle’s put the cherry on top of our team.
Wow. Really smooth voice.
Very unique voice that had an identity,
and I think we’re gonna be able to really bring that out.
You're the last one on our team. Really?
Filled it up. That was it, man.
I chose Dan + Shay because I think they can really help me
get into the country aspect in my genre.
You were our missing piece right there.
Kyle: They brought up a couple of my favorite artists,
like Zach Bryan,
so I thought that would be a great team for me.
Not only did we complete Team Dan + Shay,
but we also did another thing in the process.
We beat John Legend. I have a little bit
of a rough streak going.
Me, too, too.
And the queen of country music.
How about that? Reba? Can you believe that?
Come on.
Ladies and gentlemen, Team Dan + Shay is full.
Let's go! Let's go!
Come on, I can't hear you.
Let's go!
Give it to me!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Our team is so diverse.
We’ve got kind of the singer-songwriter thing.
We have country. We have pop.
We got a little soul mixed in there.
I feel like we have the perfect mix to really be able
to compete well in this competition.
Way to go, guys. Come on.
Shay: I’m so excited to start coaching Team Dan + Shay
in the battles.
We have a built-in kind of production team.
We write our songs. Dan produces us.
This guy right here is the best singer in the entire world.
So if anybody’s gonna be teaching anybody how to sing,
it’s Shay Mooney. Team Dan + Shay all day.
We’re coming for you. Let’s go.
Congratulations, man. We filled the team.
I thought we were gonna have zero.
[ Laughter ]
John: It's just me and you, Reba.
Reba and I are the only ones with spots left on our teams,
and we’re gonna fight it out.
Man: Cute.
L: I’m L. Rodgers, I’m 34 years old,
and I’m from Baltimore, Maryland.
I’m actually Mrs. Rodgers. Won’t you be my neighbor?
Let me tell you a story.
I grew up with a musician as a parent.
My dad is a professional guitar player.
He’s played in bands my entire life.
I started playing with his bar band when I was a teenager.
I did my first blues festival at 12.
I started auditioning for musicals.
I started classical training.
I started really learning how to use my voice,
and at the same time,
I always felt like something wasn’t quite right.
I knew I didn’t fit in, and I didn’t really know why.
I was always the weird girl. I was too loud.
I talked too much, and I was never really included.
But in the past few years, I’ve been diagnosed with autism,
and now it all really does make sense.
I absolutely think my autism is a huge reason
why I was hyper focused on singing.
I swear that it makes me a better songwriter.
I see patterns in everything. And since finding out,
life has been so much better.
I met my wife.
We’ve been together for eight years.
Her picture scrolled across my phone screen...
and I stopped breathing.
We fell in love, and now we have been married for seven years.
We have two dogs and a cat.
We’re old, married ladies. It’s great.
[ Chuckles ]
This is it.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
L: This moment, this opportunity represents the culmination
of every piece of my life.
Team Legend needs somebody.
It means everything to finally have the opportunity
to be here [voice breaking] and I want my wife and I...
to be able to have the life that I’ve dreamed of.
It’s not just for me. It’s for us.
So Reba has one left. Yeah.
[ Sighs ]
**
* Childhood living *
* Is easy to do *
* The things that you wanted *
* Oh, I bought them for you *
* No sweeping exits *
* Or offstage lines *
* Could make me feel bitter *
* Or treat you unkind * Come on, Reba!
* Wild horses *
* Couldn't drag me away *
* Wild horses *
* Couldn't drag me away *
* Ahh *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh! Oh, my God!
At the last second!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Oh, my God!
Hi. How are ya?
**
[ Cheers and applause ]
I was just blown away with your vocal,
and I was just listening and listening and I’m like,
"Holy crap. I got to turn around for this person."
You are really, really good.
What’s your name, and where are you from?
I’m L. Rodgers, I’m 34 years old,
and I’m from Baltimore, Maryland.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I loved your voice.
I love the roundness, the fullness of it.
You’re a powerhouse. Thank you.
You have touched my soul throughout my entire life.
Thank you. Aww.
My wife and I are currently rewatching "Reba."
Yay, yay. [ Laughs ]
And I love all of you so much,
but I got to say, you’re my favorite.
John: Ah, perfect, perfect, perfect.
L. Hi, John Legend.
Your vibe is very infectious,
and I love how passionate you are about your vocals,
but also about just this moment and, like, soaking it in.
I love that. Thank you.
I’m autistic,
so if I seem a little odd, it’s okay. Okay.
My brain just works a little bit different than everybody else’s.
That's alright. That’s alright.
[ Cheers and applause ]
That’s your superpower.
It is a superpower. It is. That’s right.
Well, we’re so happy that you get to be
with the woman you should have been with to begin with.
We won’t be long with it, 'cause I know that
I want this moment to happen for you to give Reba --
Hi, Dan + Shay! Hello. How are you?
Good. I'm happy.
You put such a huge smile on our faces.
And I’m like, my mouth kind of hurts from smiling so hard.
This is just a heart-touching moment right now.
Yeah. You have a beautiful voice.
Thank you.
Hey, L, I have so much love for you.
It’s crazy. It’s just an infectious joy, right?
Like, it’s like something radiating off of you.
And so I’m really, really happy that you’re getting to work
with Reba. Oh, my gosh, am I allowed
to give you a hug?
Oh, I’ll be up there in a minute.
Oh, my gosh! Welcome to "The Voice."
Oh! [ Crying ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Laughs ]
Hi! How you doing?
Reba: When L. Rodgers started to sing, I thought,
"Wow, emotion, clarity, range, power --
everything you really look for in a great singer.
I think she’s terrific.
You crushed that. Thank you.
Congratulations. I’m gonna get you --
I got my box for chicken tenders ready.
Oh, I’m gonna hook you up right now.
Reba: Everything touched me about her voice.
She was meant to be on my team.
Thanks to y’all for being so encouraging.
And to y’all, too. Reba’s team is full.
[ Cheers and applause ] Thank y'all.
I’ve got country, rock, Americana, soul, pop.
It’s really diverse. I’m really anxious to get in there
and seeing what else they can do.
Now it’s all up to John. Yes, Reba.
She did it.
I sure hope I have the winning person on my team.
Thank y’all.
Everybody was really throwing down hard
trying to beat each other, pulling pranks, gimmicks.
It was a huge competition.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
John: Sing it!
All: * 'Cause all of me loves all of you *
It's the remix!
That’s adorable. That’s adorable.
John's got the hits, yo.
* And you give me all of you *
Alright. Let's go.
Love it. Oh, like that.
My name is Raina Chan.
I’m 14 years old, and I am from Stafford, Virginia.
[ Singing indistinctly]
Renato: When Raina was young, she was barely two years old,
sitting on mom’s lap, singing the alphabet
while attempting to play the piano.
I was like, wow, I have a singer here.
Raina: My parents were both born in the Philippines,
but they moved to the U.S. before I was born.
My whole family does music,
and my sister is probably my biggest music buddy.
Sometimes, she plays the guitar, and I would sing.
Sometimes we do piano duets. I have an amazing family.
Yay! Yeah.
I am a sophomore in high school.
Go, Wildcats!
And one of the biggest events that I’ve ever done
was actually in Washington, D.C.,
performing in front of the president of the Philippines.
It was such an honor for me to perform up on that stage.
Being 14, I have a lot of stuff coming my way.
Like, I don’t think I’m ready to drive.
I’m gonna be very honest. But I am ready for "The Voice."
Music is definitely something
that I would like to do for the rest of my life.
I just need that one coach to believe in me.
Just -- Just one chair. [ Laughs ]
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* Hold my hand *
* Everything will be okay *
* I heard from the heavens *
* That clouds have been grey *
* Pull me close *
* Wrap me in your aching arms *
* I see that you're hurtin' *
* Why'd you take so long *
* To tell me you need me? *
* I see that you're bleeding *
* You don't need to show me again *
* But if you decide to *
* I'll ride in this life with you *
* I won't let go till the end *
* So cry *
* Tonight *
* But don't you let go of my hand *
* You can cry *
* Every last tear *
* I won't leave till I understand *
* Hold my hand *
[ Cheers and applause ]
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What’s your name, and where are you from?
My name is Raina Chan.
I’m 14 years old, and I’m from Stafford, Virginia.
No.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wow. 14.
Wow. Can we start over?
Oh, my gosh, 14 years old! Do you perform?
I, um, sometimes perform at, like,
birthday parties or weddings.
And actually, I had the honor to, um,
sing for the president of the Philippines
when he was visiting D.C.
[ Cheers and applause ] Wow.
You at 14 already sound this good.
Just imagine what you’ll be in a couple years.
Just keep performing.
Keep working on your craft, and come back here, okay?
Please come back.
Thank you.
I just think that you need a little bit of time.
Some of those high notes -- that’s not an easy song to sing.
And for you to choose that song
and put on such a great performance
like that at the age of 14, my mind is still blown.
You should be really proud that you got on this stage
yet alone, you know, completed a powerful performance.
Keep at it. Please come back to us,
and we wish you luck on your journey.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Raina. John: Raina --
she should come back. We could hear her youth a bit.
And two more years from now,
I can’t wait to see how great Raina is.
I hope I’m here in two years to see her again.
It hurt my feelings when I found out it was a kid,
I ain’t gonna lie.
It’s "The Voice," and this is the show.
But she’ll kill it in two years. 100%.
My team is getting close to full.
We’ve got quite a range -- we’ve got a trio from Oklahoma,
we’ve got soul singers, we’ve got pop singers.
But I’ve only got one spot left,
and I’m looking for someone special.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
**
* Ooh, barracuda *
Olivia: I love expressing myself through my style.
I think once I got my hair cut, I was like,
I kind of gotta step up this fashion thing a little bit.
[ Chuckles ] I’m Olivia Rubini.
I’m 24, and I’m from Wilmington, Delaware.
* Barra-barracuda *
I think a lot of my musical origins really stems
from my dad, who’s a producer.
He’s a musician. He does it all.
Growing up as a producer’s child was the best -- little me,
sleeping in guitar cases, hanging out with, like,
big honkin' guitars that I had no business holding.
[ Chuckles ]
Wow. John Legend.
Like, actually, like, the craziest vocalist ever.
He’s crazy.
Olivia: When I was about 14, I came to my dad and I said,
"I’ve watched you produce everybody else.
Maybe you could kind of give me a go."
I’m so proud of you for going through this
'cause it’s an amazing journey
and... She deserves it.
Sorry, sweetie. Aww, don't cry.
I see myself sort of being the Linda Ronstadt,
Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, old '70s sound,
but also fun pop like Miley Cyrus or Harry Styles.
I got a good feeling about this one for you, John.
Aww. I think you’re going to get it.
I hope for the best.
Olivia: It means everything to have my parents be here today.
I just need to show them
that their support has not been for nothing.
A chair-turn would be incredible.
Just need one of them
to really feel something in this song.
There’s just so much to learn. The possibilities are endless.
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* Love will abide *
* Take things in stride *
Okay.
* Sounds like good advice *
* But there's no one at my side *
Oh, there you go. John Legend.
* Time washes clean *
[ Chuckles ]
* Love's wounds unseen *
* That's what someone told me *
* But I don't know what it means ‘cause *
* I've done everything I know *
* To try and change your mind *
* And I think I’m gonna miss you *
* For a long, long time *
* 'Cause I’ve done *
* Everything I know *
* To try and make you mine * [ Whistles ]
Yeah.
* And I think I’m gonna love you *
* For a long *
* Long time *
Yeah.
[ Cheers and applause ]
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Whoo!
Wow!
Yeah! Yes.
Hey, there. What’s your name, and where are you from?
My name is Olivia Rubini.
I’m 24 years old, and I’m from Wilmington, Delaware.
Alright.
Unfortunately, I’ve gotten my team full.
I couldn’t turn around. I definitely would have,
'cause you’re a great singer. Aww, thank you.
Welcome to "The Voice." Thank you so much.
Chance: My team is also full.
If it wasn’t full, I would have definitely turned for you.
I think you’re a star.
Amazing performance. We’re in the same boat.
Unfortunately, our team is full.
I could tell you believed what you were singing,
and that made me believe what you were singing.
And that was just really powerful.
I would buy your album today.
What’s your background? How long have you been singing?
Wait, I gotta get through the tears.
You just almost made me cry. Hold on.
I’ve been singing since I was like a little kid.
My dad is a producer who also produces all my music.
Shout out, Dad. Chance: Shout out, Dad.
We need more people like you in the world that moves people
with their voice. That’s what this show is about.
You have a very specific identity.
She’s gonna be weeping up here after too long.
I’m just so happy for you.
And by the way, you’re the very last contestant
on "The Voice."
I was waiting for the perfect person to fill my team with,
and, Olivia, I am so happy
that I didn’t have to fight these people for you.
Oh, my God. It would have been a fight.
Honestly, now that I hear your dad’s a producer,
it makes a lot of sense because it just sounded
like someone who understands how to be a vocal artist
and not just a singer. The only time you messed up
was when you got a little bit shaken by me turning around.
Yeah. You literally stopped and giggled.
And then the next few notes were a little bit like wonky.
But as soon as you gathered yourself back together again,
you were back to perfect Olivia again.
And I’m just happy to complete my team with you,
Olivia, welcome to Team Legend.
Thank you so much. Yeah!
I’ve got a jacket for you.
Team Legend is full.
Olivia is a special talent, a unique voice on this season.
I think she’s gonna do so well.
Ladies and gentlemen, Team Legend is full!
[ Cheers and applause ]
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* You know I had to fight for you *
* I put it all on the line for you *
Is he doing an original song?
* Welcome to Team Legend *
* You made your choice *
* Now let's go and win "The Voice" *
* Welcome to Team Legend *
* I’m John Legend *
[ Laughter ]
* Yeah, yeah, yeah *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Thank you.
Come on up, everybody.
Man: What?
Together: Ladies and gentlemen, our teams are full!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yes!
I’m so excited for the battles. We’re fired up.
Good job. Dan: We’re so ready to win this thing.
Team Dan + Shay, here we go.
Let's go!
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