**
This is going to be epic.
Four superstars, going head to head.
* Lock me up in a maze *
The champ, Reba, is looking to repeat,
but all-star Gwen Stefani is coming in hot
to grab her second win.
And then we have two newcomers --
Canadian freshman Michael Bublé, trying to upset the vets,
and the one, the only Snoop Dogg.
That's the wild card.
Anything can happen.
* Lock me up in a maze, oh *
* Turn out, turn out the lights *
Reba: The champ is back.
You're the queen. We're coming for your throne.
* Just throw the key away, don't worry 'bout me *
Gwen: I'm the veteran around here.
You better watch out.
Just gonna put on my fighting gloves.
Hold on.
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!
Round two. [ Bell rings ]
I'd love for you to be on my team.
Not Michael's, my team.
I say this humbly -- I'm an international superstar.
[ Laughter ]
Let's go, Bublé.
Michael: Starting as a rookie, leaving as an MVP.
This cat's name is Sydney.
Illegal use of an animal.
[ Laughter ]
That's so cute.
I'm actually taking a Claritin right now.
[ Laughter ]
Snoop: Snoop and "The Voice"? Perfect combo.
While they blowing all that smoke over there,
I'm telling you the truth.
The best coach is the D-O-double-G.
* Just throw away the key, don't worry 'bout me *
Go, team!
[ Laughter ]
Announcer: Folks, we're gonna start momentarily here.
Oh, my gosh! Stand by.
This is gonna be so much fun.
I'm excited. Snoop: Yes!
Live crowd. Live crowd.
I'm ready.
What up, though?
[ Children squealing ]
Jake: I think the only way to juggle four kids
is just accept the chaos.
You never know what curveball is going to be thrown.
That's life at the Tankersley house.
[ Chuckles ]
I'm Jake Tankersley, I'm 31 years old,
and I'm currently living in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Right after high school, I ended up getting married
to the love of my life, Ashleigh.
Right off the bat, we had our first kid.
By the time we were 25, we had four kids.
* He was a mighty good dog, and a mighty good dog was he *
It's a little bit crazy in our house,
but I wouldn't trade it for the world.
I lead worship at Cedar Point Church.
When I'm not at the church, I'm gigging --
restaurants, bars,
but always trying to stay within the area
so that I can get home on time,
you know, help put the kids to bed
and be there for those moments.
I'm glad that my kids get to experience
what having a father around is like.
Every kid deserves to have a dad like Jake.
Good luck, Daddy! Love you. Bye!
Boy: Never give up. Break a leg, Daddy.
Love you. Bye.
All: Good luck, Daddy!
Oh, my gosh, I miss them.
It's going to be worth it, so...
I think now is the perfect time to do "The Voice,"
mainly because we went through the chaos of four babies.
I love you. I love you, too.
I'm so proud of you.
It's like my dream has come last.
That's what being a man is about, you know?
This blind audition could be a life-changing moment.
Let's go.
**
Yeah.
**
Pretty. * It'll be fine by dusk light *
* I'm tellin' you, baby *
**
* These things eat at your bones *
* And drive your young mind crazy *
**
* But when you place your head between my collar and jaw *
**
* I don't know much, but there's no weight at all *
Oh!
* And I'm damned if I do, and I'm damned if I don't *
* If I say that I miss you, I know that you won't * I knew it! I knew it! Oh!
Little rascal, you.
* To you, I'm just a man *
* To me, you're all I am *
* Where the hell am I supposed to go? *
* I poisoned myself again *
* Somethin' in the orange * Congratulations.
* Tells me you're never coming home *
* If you leave today, I'll just stare at the way *
* The orange touches all things around *
Whoo!
* The grass, trees, and dew *
* How I just hate you *
* Please turn those headlights around *
Yeah, man.
[ Cheers and applause ]
That was so good.
**
Oh, I just noticed!
Is that you? I didn't do it!
She did it.
Snoop: Well, howdy, partner.
I need to know your name and where you're from.
My name is Jake Tankersley.
I'm from Claremore, Oklahoma.
Oh, my gosh. Oh, no!
Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake. I was first.
[ Laughter ]
I jumped on it like we was on "Family Feud," Jake.
I wasn't playing. [ Laughter ]
I saw you over there, Snoop.
I love country music,
and I've done records with Willie Nelson,
Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Hank Williams Jr.
If you was on my team, this would shake up the world.
I don't know if you guys realize this,
but this right here means that I cannot be
a part of the party right now because it says blocked.
And do you know who did that to me?
Snoop: I didn't do it. I didn't --
Reba, I didn't do it.
Hold on, let me -- I need to get some, uh --
I need to do some push-ups. Oh.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Ah!
Snoop: Let's go, Reba. Let's go, Reba!
Let's go, queen!
[ Laughs ]
You can't outdo the queen.
I'm scared. Don't come over here.
You gonna get me beat up.
Reba: Can you believe she did that?
I'm so sorry, Jake.
It's all her fault. Reba, I love you.
Wow, you blocked her.
My heart is palpitating right now.
You don't block Reba on "The Voice," you guys.
That is, like, criminal.
But look, I'm an Okie, too. You are.
I live in Tishomingo with Blake Shelton.
Hey, Blake is one of my heroes.
We have so much in common! [ Laughter ]
I love your voice.
You have that very low, gravelly sound in the beginning.
You made it your own, and that's hard to do.
I'd love to coach you on Team Gwen.
Thank you so much, Gwen.
I know when you look at me, you probably think,
wow, he's the least country of them.
I just had a record with Willie Nelson.
I sang a duet with Dolly Parton.
I was one of the people that wrote Blake Shelton's
number-one hit called "Home."
That's so cool!
I can help you in every way
to just become an even better version of yourself
'cause you're so there, man.
I'd love to have you on Team Michael.
Thank you.
Jake, Jake, Jake, don't make my heart ache.
[ Laughter ]
Everything that everybody said is true.
But what they didn't mention was this industry
is called show business.
And right now I'm the king of show and business.
[ Laughter ]
And I just see so much business with you outside of music,
you know, branding, marketing. Yes, sir.
I'm talking about, like, the Marlboro Man.
Remember the Marlboro Man? [ Laughter ]
So, come on to Coach Snoop and join my team, Jake.
We want to see you with us.
Are you hungry? What?
What's up? What are you eating?
I have spent most of my life
wanting to know what Snoop Dogg tastes like...
[ Laughter ]
...so I went and bought these.
Rap Snacks.
Imagine Jake on a bag of potato chips.
While you decide what you're gonna do -- Let him taste one.
...I'm going to just give you the whole bag, Jake.
You just hold it. Perfect.
[ Laughter ]
Snoop: It got that Oklahoma barbecue sauce on it.
They good? Oh, man, these are poppin'.
Dude, you are flavorful.
Thank you, brother. Very good.
So, now we gettin' to the final part of the situation.
Jake, you're going to have to pick your coach right now.
**
I just want to say I love each and every one of you,
and I'm so grateful for this opportunity and all that.
Snoop Dogg.
Let's go!
Let's go, Jake!
Yee-haw! Yee-haw!
Jake, I liked his look, his style,
the way he played, the way he sung.
Oh, you make me feel good. The way you sing, brother.
Give me some of that.
It was a dream of mine to get a country artist
because I've been known for having magical pairings
with people who you wouldn't expect.
Yeah. Death Row, baby.
What we have here is a Death Row chain.
This symbolizes West Coast greatness
and music royalty.
And you can wear this, too,
if you choose to be on Coach Snoop's team.
I want a spirit-driven team
full of dynamic artists from multi genres. Yee-haw!
Represent! Death Row, baby! Let's go, Jake! Whoo!
I got me one, Reba. Yee-haw!
Jake: I could not say no to being on Team Snoop.
He's a huge country music fan.
He's not just a music mogul.
He's a business mogul, too.
I think there's gonna be a good connection there.
Gwen: You owe me.
I risked my whole relationship with the queen,
and then the Dogg wins.
I can't believe Gwen blocked me.
The nerve of some people.
Let's go. Turn me around.
He's so happy. [ Laughs ]
Oh, my. [ Laughs ]
Oh, my gosh, my jaws are hurting.
I've laughed so much.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the "Voice" premiere.
How's everybody feeling? Welcome, Snoop.
Welcome, Team Bublé. Yes, sir.
You're on "The Voice." Great to have you.
Great to be had. Whoo-hoo!
How you guys feeling about the blind auditions?
Gwen, Reba, good to see you both.
I'm, like, just freaking out because of that right there.
Yo, y'all got this thing laid out and played out.
We just trying to get in where we fit in.
Oh, you'll just make yourself right at home. Okay-dokay.
I can tell that right now.
How about you, Michael?
I'm truly excited to find out
what kind of generational talent is out there.
Yeah, I'm trying not to mess up. I don't know all the rules.
I don't think so. Well, there is -- I'm glad you brought up the rules
because, as you coaches know,
what can happen in the blind auditions
is someone can come out and audition for 90 seconds,
and then you turn around and you realize you love that person,
but you forgot to press your button.
All the time, I make mistakes on this show.
Well, we're excited because in Season 26,
we have something called the Coach Replay button,
which means when the audition is over,
you have a second chance to go back and get that artist
by pressing your button.
But you can only do it once. That's crazy.
I'm a real coach in real life, so I like to replay
and see what I've done right and wrong.
So, the replay makes a lot of sense.
Well, thank you Snoop. It's happening. Yes, sir.
You can only use it once.
Use it carefully. Okay.
Wow. "The Voice." I'm actually here.
Hi. [ Speaking native language ]
Here in the Philippines,
our life is just swimming, music.
Every house has its own karaoke thing.
So, singing is the first thing that I could remember.
Karaoke is like the Olympics.
Whoo!
We really love karaoke.
I enjoyed so much about my life back home,
but at the same time,
our neighborhood in Mindanao is very poor.
* Say ya can't keep a good man down *
I grew up in a slum.
My mom, my dad, and my three siblings,
we only just have one room.
We don't have a bed, so we just sleep on the floor,
and our bathroom is outside.
* You can't keep a good man down *
At a young age, I know I need to dream
just to be out of that situation.
I used to sing and do different gigs to earn a bit.
I entered a singing competition
in the national TV called "Tawag ng Tanghalan."
Most of the iconic singers back in the Philippines
started there.
But while I was pursuing my music,
my dad back home is fighting from kidney failure.
Sadly, in 2018, he passed,
and I stepped in to be the breadwinner of the family.
So, I moved to America.
And deep in me, there's a struggle in there
because I really want to -- [ Clears throat ] Sorry.
I really want to be someone
who can be of help for my family back there.
I am super excited to just be onstage
singing in front of these iconic people
who I just watched on TV for the longest time.
Reba: Ow! I'm ready.
If I get a chair turn,
it's going to be big for my family
and help me provide the life that they deserve.
**
* Time on my hands *
* Since you've been away, baby *
* I ain't got no plans *
* No, no, no, no * Whoo!
Oh, my God. He got all four!
* And the sound of the rain against my windowpane *
* Slowly, slowly driving me insane *
* I'm goin' down *
[ Laughs ] Yeah, man.
* 'Cause you ain't around, baby * Oh, yeah!
* My whole world's upside down * Go ahead, now!
* Oh, why'd you have to say goodbye? *
* Look what you've done to me * Come on home! Come on in!
* I can't stop these tears from fallin' from my e-e-e-eyes *
Ow!
* Yeah, yeah * Whoo!
* I'm goin' down *
* Baby, come back to me *
* Ooh, ohhh *
* My whole world's upside down *
Whoo-hoo!
* My whole world's upsi-i-i-de down *
* Whole world's upside down *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Oh, my gosh! Four chairs.
Oh, yeah. You got four chaaaairs!
Yes, sir!
Playa, playa from the Himalayas.
What your name is, and where you from?
My name is Sofronio Vasquez, and I am from the Philippines.
Oh! [ Cheers and applause ]
I'm Italian, so I got to say it this way.
[ Italian accent ] Sofronio! Oh, my God.
I'm a little worried.
I'm from Oklahoma.
I don't know if you're gonna understand me or not.
[ Laughter ]
I could not hit my button fast enough.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Your voice is like butter.
It is so easy on the ears.
But your soulfulness touched my heart.
Ah. Mm-hmm.
You've got the whole package.
I won last year,
so I'd kind of like to carry that victory on to this season.
And I think you could do it. Thank you, Reba.
Sofronio, that was a Grammy performance.
Oh, wow. [ Cheers and applause ]
It felt like somebody that knows that God gave them the gift,
and they're just trying to get on this stage to show everybody.
One thing that I feel like I would help you with --
how do you find the music that is your identity
through these songs on this show that you're not writing?
'Cause this dude can sing the phonebook.
No, I know. I want a piece of you.
I want to be inspired by you.
So, I would love to be your coach here on Team Gwen.
Thank you, Gwen.
I want to start by saying, "Salamat,"
because the relationship I've had with the Philippines
for so many years makes me love you even more.
Your people are such a beautiful people.
I can't even imagine how proud you're going to make them.
Yeah.
There's something that is so inherently beautiful
about music for you.
Dude, I got goosebumps. I'm emotional.
I'm trying to swallow because I'm emotional. Aww!
I want this relationship.
It's going to get past
whatever happens in this competition.
I think you're gonna help me win this competition.
You're going to win.
Before you all start crying and all that...
[ Laughter ]
...let's get back to business.
Let me take off my glasses so you can see what I'm saying.
Whoa! Hey!
Getting serious here.
There's country, alternative, crooning.
This here is soul.
Yoursoul, your spirit. Your coach.
Your step two.
What to, what not to,
how to get bigger, better.
The teacher, the coach, the mentor.
This is where you need to be, Team Snoop.
Quit playing, man.
I believe it was 1992,
I was signed to a label called Death Row Records, right?
[ Cheers and applause ]
And 2024,
I own the record label, Death Row Records.
I basically scout for talent like yourself.
I see it, put it on, make it do what it do.
Get in where you fit in.
This is what the show was named after.
It was named after you, "The Voice."
So, ladies and gentlemen,
please help me when I say let's make some noise!
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go!
[ Chanting ] Bu-blé! Bu-blé!
Oh, my gosh! Audience: [ Chanting ] Bu-blé! Bu-blé!
Snoop-blé!
You and me, to the top. Let's do this.
Well, let me say this.
At the end of the day, the day ends.
Come on home.
Obviously you want to work with me,
but who do you pick as your coach?
Who's it gonna be?
I don't know.
**
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Obviously you want to work with me,
but who do you pick as your coach?
Who's it gonna be?
I don't know.
[ Audience shouting ]
Sofronio: I would really love to say thank you.
You really don't know how big this is for me.
I've been watching the show since Season 1,
and now from the Philippines, I am here,
and, uh, I will pick Michael.
* Hey, hey, hey, it's a beautiful day * Oh, my gosh!
* And I can't stop myself from smilin' *
Bublé! Bublé! Bublé!
Michael: I got my first artist.
I really can't even tell you how good that felt,
to set that as the precedent as to who will be on Team Bublé.
Attaboy!
As the first coach from Canada,
that hockey jersey that I give away
is really special for me.
My strategy is about finding an artist
who has the ability to connect emotionally.
Sofronio's voice is really incomparable.
He is a sensational young talent,
and I just love that I get to get on the ride with him.
You got a good one. This is -- I'm emotional.
This is amazing. Yeah.
He could have just won "The Voice" with him.
He's amazing. I hit it early.
You know when they're good.
The first note'll tell you.
Michael is meant to be on this show.
He has such a big heart.
He's an amazing entertainer.
He's definitely catching on fast.
So, I'm going to have to just pull out whatever I need to
to fight for people. [ Laughs ]
You know, we the rookies, man.
We the rookies on this show, right.
The rookies having fun, dude.
It's the first time.
We're gonna have a good time, but it won't be the last time.
You understand what I'm saying?
Jan Dan: Today is a big day
that I finally get to pursue my dreams.
Pursuing music -- this is the only thing
that I want to do.
So, I really believe that this is my time.
**
I'm ready. I have this feeling you and I are about to battle.
**
Ooh!
**
* Almost made you love me *
* Almost made you cry * Oh, that was fast. Wow!
* Almost made you happy, baby *
* Didn't I, didn't I? *
* You can't get to heaven half off the ground *
* But everybody knows almost doesn't count *
Come on, Snoop. Press your button! Come on, Snoop.
* I can't keep on loving you one foot outside the door *
* I hear a funny hesitation *
* Of a heart that's never really sure *
* Can't keep on tryin' *
* If you're looking for more than all that I can give you *
* Than what you came here for *
* Maybe you'll be sorry *
* Maybe you'll be cold *
* Maybe you'll come running back, babe *
* From this cruel world * Whoo!
* You almost convinced me *
* That you would stick around * Come on, let's go!
* Everybody knows almost doesn't count * Whoo!
* That's the way it goes *
* Almost doesn't count *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wow!
Hey, what is your name?
My name is Jan Dan.
I am 29 years old, and I'm from Newark, New Jersey.
Cool. Hey.
I come from a huge musical family.
My mom was an R&B singer.
She was signed to a record label called So So Def,
under Jermaine Dupri.
Some of y'all may know the song, "We're Playing Basketball."
That's my mom.
I got to, at a young age,
witness all that she went through,
from artist development to photo shoots to studio sessions,
and it was just something that I really, really loved.
It's quite a journey, being in the music industry.
It's a lot of ups and downs.
It has definitely helped me to pass on that knowledge
to my children.
I'm so proud. Thanks, baby.
You're welcome.
My wife Nicole and I are expecting our first child.
I want my baby girl to know if she follows her dreams,
that everything else will follow her.
So, I figured I guess I better lead by example.
Well, Jan Dan, you're probably wondering,
hmm, if Gwen Stefani is my coach,
like, that would be weird.
I could just easily pick Michael Bublé,
one of the best singers in all of the world, actually.
But I would advise not doing that.
I would --
Tell me why you advise that.
I just want to give you a little taste
of what my coaching would be like. Uh-oh.
Come on, Gwen, talk to him.
One thing that I didn't see you do
is have a lot of eye contact with me.
Yeah. Like, me, personally.
[ Laughter ]
If I were to coach you, I would want to feel more of you
in your facial expressions,
because you can't just be a singer
that does good runs, right? Yeah. You're right.
So, right now, start over again, and I'm your audience.
Wow. Let's do it. [ Cheers and applause ]
**
I'm like your girl out here. Whoo!
* Almost made you love me *
Hey!
* Almost made you cry *
* Almost made you happy, baby *
* Didn't I, didn't I? *
* You can't get to heaven half off the ground *
* But everybody knows almost doesn't count *
Yes!
Very good. Very good.
Okay, Gwen. I'm just saying.
Michael, he doesn't know how to do that.
He's never been -- He's never been on the show.
Yo, Jan Dan, uh, you just did that.
What do you mean? No, I'm not even --
That's what I do. That's why I'm here.
You in three seconds made him better
than he was 10 seconds before.
Yes. [ Cheers and applause ]
I'm not very happy about it at all.
[ Laughter ]
You know what I would do?
Give me a song, Jan Dan.
"A Change Is Gonna Come."
* It's been too hard living *
[ Audience cheers ]
I'm trying to help y'all get y'all pieces together.
I felt like I've been really good up to this point.
I have been confident, and I've said the right things.
What she just did just blew me out of the water.
And I love you, Michael. I love you, Michael.
What Gwen said, as far as, like, the eye contact,
we want to be coached by people who care about us enough
to tell us when we're wrong
and not just always say we're right. Absolutely.
So, I would vote for her, but it ain't my decision.
[ Laughter ]
Jan Dan, you're going to have a great time
with these two characters to my right.
Uh, okay. This one to my right.
[ Laughter ]
She knows what she's talking about. Thank you!
Yeah.
So, Jan Dan, who do you pick for your coach?
[ Audience cheers ]
**
Gwen! Aaaah!
**
Gwen: I got Jan Dan. I'm so happy about it.
You know, this season, I'm just kind of thinking out the box.
Thank you!
I can't wait.
And I was like, you know what?
I'm just gonna give him a taste of me.
It's like when you go to get an ice cream,
you're trying to pick the flavor,
and you get, like, a little scoop,
and you're like, mmm, a little spoonful.
And it worked.
He's just really smooth,
and he is so effortless with his runs.
Seeing what he can do in just, like, a few minutes
tells me how far I can take him in this competition.
That's Stephanie over there. That's yours.
Yes!
Man, you're great.
But she stole that away. [ Laughing ] Oh.
That was one I wanted,
but, man, I got lots to learn.
It's my first year,
and Gwen's been here for nine seasons,
and it's really not a surprise.
That was a great example of how she showed
that she's a great coach, too.
Exactly. She is.
Daly: As our coaches start building their teams,
start building yours.
Get the "Voice" official app now and play along.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice"
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
[ No Doubt's "Hey Baby" playing ]
Gwen: I never feel like I'm coming to a job
when I come to this show because everybody's having fun.
I think everybody that steps on the stage
knows how blessed they are.
* Watching boys and girls and their sex appeal *
There's something so special about Season 26.
It's just been the best chemistry.
We're just having the best time.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* When the pimp's in the crib, ma *
* Drop it like it's hot, drop it like it's hot *
* Drop it like it's hot *
* When the pigs try to get at you *
* Drop it like it's hot *
Snoop: Mike, Gwen, and Reba, it's just real,
and it's just fun, and that's fly.
It's becoming this, more and more.
I'm having a blast.
That's me! Gwen: That's you!
* With sweet love and devotion * Get 'em, Bublé!
* Yeah, you're touching my emotion *
* I want to stop and thank you... *
This is the most fun I've ever had on a job.
* How sweet it is... *
There's a real camaraderie already.
And it's, like, the first day.
[ Vocalizing ]
[ Laughter ]
Okay, I'm playing a festival today with my band.
Right now, I'm just getting ready,
defying gravity with my hair,
but doing my makeup.
Alright, we made it here.
It's a hot day.
There's the stage.
I'm super excited.
[ Rapping ] * The name is R-A-V-S *
* I'm 29, I'm from Dallas, T-X *
* Ayy *
I currently have a seven-piece band,
and together,
we make Ravs and the Acrylics.
I've always been a very creative person,
and I'm working with my boyfriend
on painted custom jackets.
I did make a little something for one of the coaches.
I'm super excited to show it,
and I think they're really gonna like it.
* This is bananas *
I'm singing "Say So" by Doja Cat.
This song showcases who I am as an artist.
It's got rapping and singing together.
I'm super excited to rap for Coach Snoop.
You got to hit that button for me.
I know we're gonna have such a good time.
Being here means so much to me.
I'm definitely ready to show America who I am.
I can't wait. Let's get it.
[ Whispering ] Hey. Good luck, guys.
**
* Day to night to morning *
* Keep with me in the moment *
* I'd let you had I known it *
* Why don't you say so? *
* Didn't even notice *
* No punches left to roll with *
* You got to keep me focused *
Come on, Snoop. * You want it? Say so *
Yeah, exactly.
* It's been a long time since you fell in love *
* You ain't coming out your shell *
* Yeah, you ain't really been yourself *
* Tell me what must I do? * Come on, do it!
* Do tell, my love *
* 'Cause luckily I'm good at reading *
* I wouldn't bug him, but he won't stop cheesin' *
* And we can dance all day around it, babe *
Come on, Gwen. * Before I leave you dry *
[ Rapping ] * Yeah, let me check my chest, my breath right quick *
* He ain't never seen it in a dress like this *
Come on, Snoop. We got a rap going on.
* He ain't never even been impressed like this *
* Prolly why I got him quiet on the set like zip *
* I like it, love it, need it bad *
* Take it, own it, steal it fast *
* Boy, stop playing. grab my *
[ Singing ] * Why don't you say so? *
Aw, crap. I'm sorry.
Hey, there.
What's your name and where are you from?
My name is Ravs.
I am 29 years old, and I'm from Dallas, Texas.
All of us sitting here have had noes before,
and in this business,
you just have to keep working on your craft.
I would definitely try a song that has a wider range,
and we'd love to have you back again.
This is what I used to do
and No Doubt used to do all the time,
which is just film ourselves.
We would just learn so much
about what's right and what's wrong.
And I think that when you watch this back,
you're gonna see what's wrong and what's right.
Okay, you had a shaky vocal performance
on probably one of the scariest moments of your life.
By the way, I love that you did a little bit of rap.
You have a nice, sick flow.
You are a winner.
Thank you so much.
I made a little something for one of you guys.
We love gifts at "The Voice."
I paint jackets.
Love that.
This is just giving Snoop.
So, I would love to give this to you.
Aww! So sweet! Snoop, there you go.
Well, since you giving, I'm-a give you something. Yeah.
As many times as I've been told no,
it's okay. Yeah.
As long as you love doing what you do,
you do it every day.
Ravs has a beautiful spirit,
but I'm strategically trying to put together a team
of certain sounds.
Despite her being talented, it's not what I'm looking for.
Thank you.
It hurts all of us to have to send people home.
But Ravs wasn't in my wheelhouse.
Going forward, I'm looking for artists
that when they sing, it touches my heart.
It worked last season. I won.
I just want somebody to touch my heart
and let's go have fun together and win this sucker.
What are you doing? Trying to see who I'm blocking.
[ Laughter ]
Daly: Still to come in "The Voice" premiere...
* I love you *
Daly: ...incredible performances...
* In that song about me... * Ow!
* But each time I do... *
Daly: ...laughs...
While they blowing all that smoke over there,
I'm telling you that the best coach
is the D-O-double-G. Okay!
The little creature came up to my porch.
Illegal use of an animal.
That's so cute.
I'm actually taking a Claritin right now.
Daly: ...tears...
[ Voice breaking ] Everybody was just so happy to see me!
Daly: ...and the first ever Coach Replay button.
Oh, my God! Wow!
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
My name is Danny Joseph.
I'm 37 years old,
originally from London, England,
but currently living in Dallas, Texas.
I used to busk on the London Underground,
singing to literally thousands of people a day,
as they're just walking past.
Most of them aren't really listening,
but they would drop you change
to give you a bit of confidence.
So, it was a great experience.
So, there's four total chairs.
How many do you think will turn for Daddy?
I think four. Four?
That's what we hope for. We'll see.
Danny: I've been married for nine years now.
My wife's name is Joanna.
We have three kids together, two boys and a girl.
No more kids. We're done.
[ Laughs ]
Shortly after I moved here in 2016,
I started noticing I was passing blood,
and they diagnosed me with Crohn's disease,
which is an autoimmune disease
that was primarily in my large intestine.
The diagnosis actually led me to music again.
I bought a little recording set-up in my spare bedroom,
and I realized I don't feel sick when I make music.
It was, like, healing for me.
The end of 2023,
I ended up in a really bad flare-up again.
You know, watching him suffer so much through all this,
there was a time where I thought,
you know, is he gonna make it?
Am I gonna get to grow old with him?
Always being really sick, dizzy, weak, tired,
it got to the point where it's like, okay,
we're going to have to do surgery.
First six, seven weeks, I was bedridden.
It's been four months now, slowly building up strength.
Still a long way to go,
living with a lifelong chronic condition
that is incurable.
But, you know, I'm here,
and I'm ready and thankful
for a second chance at life again.
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen,
our next artist is entering now.
Danny: Getting a chair turn today can change my family's life.
It's, you know, 30 years of hard work,
battling a chronic condition and still pursuing my dreams.
I just need one chair to turn.
**
* You know I love you *
* I love you *
* Girl, I don't care if you don't want me *
* You know I'm yooooours right now *
* I put a spell on you *
Whoo! * I put a spell on you *
**
* Because you're mine *
**
* You better stop the things you do *
**
* Oh, I don't care *
* I ain't lyin' *
**
* Oh, I ain't lyin' *
**
* Girl, I love youuu * Whoo!
* Oh, I love you *
* I don't care if you don't want me *
* You know I'm yours right now *
* Oh, I put a spell on you *
**
* 'Cause you're mine *
* 'Cause you're miiiiiine *
* Ohhh *
* 'Cause you're mine *
You rocked that.
**
Ow! Yeah.
Oh, yeah.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Congratulations. Thank you.
That was amazing.
Thank you. Thank you. Whoo-whoo!
Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Danny Joseph.
I'm from London, England, but I live in Dallas, Texas.
Hey! [ Cheers and applause ]
I'm from Oklahoma, see,
so there's kind of like cousins right there.
I love that song.
I'm a huge Annie Lennox fan,
and you've got an amazing range
and a very powerful voice. Thank you.
Everything about your look is perfect,
and the fact that you're English
and then you transplanted as a Texan,
like, that's just -- it's so weird,
and I love it.
When you came in,
I think you're probably one of the strongest,
most secure singers that I've heard so far this season.
There's such a professional sound to your voice,
and the rasp and everything that you do is so kind of rare.
I would love to have you on my team.
At this point, you have so many --
well, you don't have so many options.
I would have loved to have you on my team too, Danny.
[ Laughter ] Thank you.
But I think Snoop D-O-double-G blocked me.
Why would you say something like that, Michael?
Why would you use my name in that sentence?
[ Laughter ]
That mustache is just fabulous.
Thank you.
You have a tremendous voice.
You've got great control.
I wish I could do the runs that you just did.
I just couldn't enjoy that performance more.
Thank you.
[ Applause ]
Well, I want to talk to you personally without them,
because they've been blowing a lot of smoke.
You belong with somebody like me.
What's happening? Don't even pay no attention to them.
Because London, England, and Snoop Dogg
have a great connection.
[ Laughs ]
While they blowing all that smoke over there,
I'm telling you the truth.
The truth is the best coach is the D-O-double-G.
[ Cheers and applause ]
I don't know what you just did,
but I know that I have the munchies.
[ Laughter ]
Danny, I do need to remind you that I did win last year.
I'm very competitive, and I work real hard.
And I'll help you any way I can.
We'd have a great time.
I'd love to have you on my team.
Thank you.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Who should I...? I don't know, I don't know.
Thank you. This means so much to us.
Means so much to me.
I'm just gonna have to go with what I feel
right now in my heart.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
Who do you pick as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
I'm just gonna have to go with what I feel
right now in my heart.
And it's Reba.
Oh! Go ahead, Reba.
Oh, look at her. She's shocked.
Go ahead, queen! Whoo!
I really wanted him on my team.
He had a great range.
Raspy, sexy sounding.
He was wailing on the guitar, which I absolutely loved.
I think he's very talented.
Appreciate it. And you get a -- Thank you.
This season, I'm giving all my artists a Funko Pop Reba,
so Reba's with you wherever you go.
Hey, Snoop, man, love you.
Great voice, man. Thank you.
When you have somebody like Reba sitting next to you,
the originator --
not the perpetrator, but the devastator --
you want to make sure that you treat her
like the queen that she is, you know?
It's a competition, but at the same time,
I know who I'm sitting next to.
When the smoke clears, she remains the queen.
Reba McEntire is like a magnet.
She don't even have to say nothing.
Now, now. I did all kinds of tricks.
Now you got a really good one.
Dang it!
My name is Ben Fagerstedt.
I'm 23 years old,
and I'm from Aberdeen, Washington.
And this is the man right here.
This is the man who made it happen for me.
When I was in high school,
I found out Michael Bublé was going to be in town,
and my whole family pitched in on tickets for me.
I had a little sign that said,
"Dream come true to sing with you."
And that's when he came over.
* I got you * Go.
* Under my skin *
I got to sing "I've Got You Under My Skin"
with Michael Bublé at his concert.
Like, this is -- aah!
This is, like, where dreams come true, right?
[ Cheers and applause ]
Music has always been my dream.
I play a lot of breweries, wineries,
and assisted living facilities.
They love that era of music.
When I found out Michael Bublé was a coach, I freaked out.
Like, I tried doing a backflip,
and I don't know how to do a backflip.
I was that excited.
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen,
our next artist is entering now.
Ben: When I sang this song with Michael Bublé
five years ago, it was a lot of fun.
It felt like a big party.
But now it's time to show him
I'm not the 17-year-old kid anymore.
This is the biggest moment in my life,
and I just want to do a song that I know he loves justice.
**
I know this song already.
**
* I've got you under my skin *
* You're so deep in my heart *
* That you're really a part of me * That sounds great.
* I've got you under my skin *
* I would sacrifice anything * I will if you do.
* Come what might *
* For the sake of having you near *
* In spite of a warning voice *
* That comes in the night *
* And repeats, how it yells in my ear *
* But each time I do, just the thought of you *
Come on, Reba!
* Makes me stop just before I begin * What is he waiting on?
* 'Cause I've got you under my skin *
Aw. Sorry, guys.
Wow!
[ Applause ]
Reba: Hi, there. Hey.
What's your name? Where are you from?
My name is Ben Fagerstedt.
I'm 23 years old,
and I'm from Aberdeen, Washington.
I'm sorry nobody turned around for you.
How long have you been singing?
I started taking it seriously when I was 15.
I started listening to a lot of Sinatra
and the standards and Mr. Bublé.
Thank you, man.
The reason why I didn't turn is because...
Michael didn't turn.
Keep being a student, keep being a sponge,
and keep growing because you got a lot of room to grow.
It was a pleasure to have you on "The Voice," man.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
You have a really strong voice.
When we sing this music,
there are so many technical things
that those singers used.
If you listen to Frank,
he sung on his vowels.
* I've got youuuuu *
And what you're singing is * I've got youuuu *
* You are a pop singer *
You didn't sing it straight, and that's why I didn't turn.
You need to come back to "The Voice"
and kill us with a pop song.
Because that voice --
I know right now that you have it.
The fact that you included me in those guys you listen to
means a lot.
I would love if we could sing that tune together.
You and me. Yeah. Let's do it. Yeah.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's go, bud. Oh, yeah.
Teach him the ropes, Mike.
* I've got you under my skin *
You go, you go.
* I've got you deep in the heart of me *
* Why, you're so deep in my heart *
* That you're really a part of me *
[ Chuckles ]
* I've got you under my skin *
* Don't you know, you fool, you never can win? *
* Oh, why not use your mentality *
* Step up, wake up to reality? *
* But each time I do, just the thought of you *
* Makes me stop just before I begin *
* 'Cause I've got you *
* Under my skin * That's cold, Mike, that's cold.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Damn, that was hella poetry right there.
Michael: I'm really particular when someone sings
a song that I know so well.
I could tell that Ben was a really nice kid.
And a great voice, too.
He deserved better today.
And so I thought, let's not leave him
without positive reinforcement.
Give it up for Ben! [ Audience cheers ]
I want to find people who have the ability to be chameleons.
I'm a keeper of the Great American Songbook,
but Ben might show up on the charts
with Timberlake or Bieber,
with pop songs that I've written,
and it's going to be fun for me to imprint that
upon whoever ends up on my team.
[ Applause ]
Snoop's crying.
Aww!
That's what this show is about,
to make these people better at what they do,
whether they make it to the show or not.
That was good, Mike. You made me cry, man.
Oh, I love you, man.
And that's our job as coaches.
We're helping you become a better version of you.
That was fun.
He went to school with Michael.
101 with Bublé.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to night one
of the blind auditions.
Bublé, bubble, busted his bubble.
Blocked his ass like a lineman.
Boom!
I'm feeling really great,
especially after this last guy that I got.
Danny? Oh, my gosh.
And then Gwen says,
"I think you're the best one that's been on the show."
And I got him.
I'm thrilled to pieces.
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen,
our next artist is entering now.
I'm your neighbor. Yeah.
I might have to borrow some sugar or some milk later on.
You know what I'm saying? [ Both laugh ]
**
* Oh, my, my, my, I'm feeling high *
* Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learned *
* If your knowledge were your wealth *
* Then it will be well earned *
* If we were made in his image *
* Then call us by our names *
* Most intellects do not believe in God *
* But they fear us just the same *
* Ooh, on and on and on and on *
It only takes one.
* My cypher keeps moving like a rolling stone *
* Ooh, on and on and on and on *
* I am feeling kinda hungry *
* 'Cause my high is coming down *
* Don't feed me yours *
* 'Cause your food does not endure *
* Yeah, I think I need a cup of tea *
* The world keeps burnin' * There we go.
Now we're talking. * Oh, what a day *
* What a day, what a day *
* Ohhh, keeps moving like a rolling stone *
* On and on and on and on *
* Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa *
* Yeah, on and on and on and on *
* My cypher keeps moving *
* Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh *
Hey, congratulations.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Hi. Hi.
What's your name?
Torre Blake. I'm from Austin, Texas.
I love when singers aren't afraid just to be smooth.
And you were. It was beautiful.
For me, I could see that Snoop turned,
and I was like, who in their right mind
would want to get into a fight with Snoop?
I do. Not me. No.
[ Laughs ]
Snoop Dogg is a big man, and I'm 6'6".
[ Laughter ]
What?!
He's 7'2".
And anyway...
[ Cheers and applause ]
...welcome to "The Voice." Thank you.
Your voice is like butter. It's real rich, smooth. I appreciate it.
Do you come from a musical family?
I don't. I come from an athletic family, actually.
My dad played in the NFL for 14 years.
No way. Yeah, yeah.
Now you're in trouble.
He was a quarterback.
What are the teams he played for, may I ask you?
The Jets, Cincinnati Bengals... Wow.
...New Orleans, Arizona.
What's your last name?
My last name is Blake.
When you said them teams, I knew it was Blake.
[ Laughter ]
'Cause I'm a Steeler fan.
So, are you Daddy's little girl?
I am. I'm one of those, you know, girl dads,
so, I get that. I do like that.
When a father loves his daughter -- Yeah.
...that is the most beautiful thing that can happen
because he's been loving you before you got here.
That's right. So, appreciate that, baby.
You did a great job, Blake.
Thank you, thank you.
I really like how your voice is so airy.
You're letting your whole being just lead you.
And there's something so beautiful
and artistic about that.
But I feel like you need someone
that can just coach you a little bit
to find a little bit more you.
That's the kind of coach I would be to you
if you worked with me.
And I really wanted to fight with Snoop.
Torre, we're trying to be a part of your next story.
Aww!
I hit the button because you was smooth.
Like me, damn near. Like...
[ Laughter ]
I definitely want to get down with you.
I don't want to fight with you, Gwen.
I'm a lover, not a fighter.
[ Laughter ]
Would it be weird for me to ask
if you brought your big poppy out with you to help you?
Oh, my gosh, of course.
Blake, where you at? Hey!
Gwen: Oh, my gosh! Yeah.
[ Cheers and applause ]
That's so cool. That's sweet.
Okay, fam,
you need to put your heads together and talk about it?
Yeah, yeah. Huddle up real quick, Blake.
Call the right play. Huddle up.
[ Laughter ]
Call the right play. Y'all on the goal line.
Hey, Blake, you're on the goal line.
Don't throw the ball! Hand it off!
[ Laughs ]
**
One, two, three.
Snoop. Snoop Dogg.
Hello! Whoo!
Snoop: To move me on this show, a soul artist
has to have feeling and emotion and passion.
That's what real soul is about, touching your soul.
That's a great man you got as a father.
Torre, her voice was so smooth and laid back.
Sounded comforting to my ears,
so I had to push it and see what it do.
Great job. I always respected you on the field.
Respect you more as a father.
Great job.
I'll be hollering at you, baby girl.
Snoop's not just a rapper.
He's a producer. He's an entrepreneur.
He can do anything.
[ Record scratches ]
**
Oh, my God. He's so funny.
Ah, that's great.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
* Mm, mm, mm-mm-mm *
Kendall: The journey to get here has been extremely long.
I've gone through many things in my life
that just kind of halted my progress
as a professional musician.
And I feel like now it's finally my time.
I'm Kendall Eugene, I'm 37 years old,
and my parents were incredibly musical.
There was always music going on at our house.
But when I was 14 years old,
my mom was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
It was only a few months after that she was paralyzed
from the waist down.
It made all of us grow up a lot faster.
He kind of had to take on some leadership around the house
with two little brothers who were 5 and 7.
[ Voice breaking ] It was -- It was tough,
I know, for him to have to grow up so quick.
Being so young and having to deal with something so heavy
made me believe that I was more grown than I actually was.
In high school, when I was 17,
my girlfriend got pregnant, and ultimately we decided
that it would be a better opportunity
for him to be with a loving family.
We gave him up for adoption,
but thank God it was an open adoption.
His name is Nolan, and I still get to talk with him.
I'm extremely proud of Nolan,
and the way his life is heading
just validates, "Okay, we made the right decision."
Hey, man, congratulations. Oh, wow.
You've put in so much work to get to this moment,
and that's what it is -- your moment.
You got this. [ Laughs ]
Now that I'm older, I've had three additional children
that I've had the opportunity to raise,
and I'm just elated to show them all
that If you have a dream, chase it,
because look where I am today.
For the blind auditions, I'm singing
"Don't Think Jesus" by Morgan Wallen.
It's so crazy.
Just a few years back, Morgan was right here at "The Voice"
trying to get his start.
And now I'm in those shoes
and I'm hoping, man,
if I could just be on the same track,
this could change my entire life.
**
* A boy gets a guitar and starts writing songs *
* 'Bout whiskey and women and getting too stoned *
* And he got all three at the first show he played *
* Hometown said, "I don't think Jesus *
* Done it that way" *
* If I was him I'd say, "To hell with you *
* Ain't no helping you" *
* Find someone else to give Heaven to *
* I'm telling you *
Come on, Reba. Let's go! * I'd shame me *
* I'd blame me * Come on.
* I'd make me pay for my mistakes *
* But I don't think Jesus done it that way *
**
* World likes to rear back and throw a few stones *
* So boy wants to throw a few stones of his own *
* Lord knows I ain't perfect *
Come on, Snoop! * And it ain't *
Jump in. Jump in.
* My place *
* Are y'all sure that Jesus *
* Done it that way *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
What's your name and where you from?
I'm Kendall Eugene, I'm 37,
and I'm originally from Fort Worth, Texas.
This sucks because when it came to the choruses,
it was believable, it was heartfelt.
I didn't press because in the beginning,
even though I loved the tenderness of your voice,
there was a lot of tuning things going on.
I just think you should come back.
Thanks. Appreciate it.
Obviously I'm a rookie doing this,
but I feel like you very obviously have ability,
and I openly wonder if you chose a different song
with a different range, would I have turned the chair?
Probably. Yes, sir.
Your style is totally different than anything we've heard today.
I liked everything about it.
Should have turned.
I was gonna say that exact same words.
Which leads me to why I didn't turn.
I'm like, "I can't beat her when it come to him."
It was a beautiful song. And what'd it say?
"Jesus ain't done it that way"?
Yeah, "I don't think Jesus done it that way."
I like that.
I don't understand why I did not turn around.
**
We've got this new thing this year
that is a Coach Replay button.
**
I'm gonna use mine.
Gwen: Oh! Oh, my God!
Wow!
* Down your face *
* When you lose something *
Oh, my God. * You cannot replace *
* Tears stream *
* Down your face *
Oh, my... Wow.
That's amazing!
Go give that man a hug.
He needs a hug, Reba.
[ Cheers and applause ]
* Tears stream down your face *
I believe in you. Thank you.
I love that song that Kendall was singing.
And after the song was over,
I felt kind of numb.
And I knew in my heart I wanted him on my team.
I'm so glad, for the very first time,
we have a Coach Replay button.
It's the second chance for the coaches
when we realize we missed this moment.
Welcome to Team Reba. I can't wait.
Okay. We'll have fun.
* Tears stream * That is so cool.
* Down your face *
Reba: I think he has a lot more to show us.
And I'm really anxious to listen to him sing again.
[ Crowd chanting "Reba" ]
[ Gwen laughs ] Yeah! Yeah!
[ Laughter ]
Yes, Reba! That was so good!
When she pressed and he just started bawling,
I mean, that was such a cool moment.
Reba is definitely a threat to all of us.
She won last season, and she has some instinct.
Like, she hears things that we're not hearing.
She's still the Queen. She doesn't have her crown
on her visually this season, but we all know it's there.
Love you. You touched him, too.
When I see a man cry, it make me cry.
Oh, it makes me cry, too.
It's making me cry right now. Like --
That was beautiful. He's good.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
[ Up-tempo music playing, indistinct singing ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
[ Ominous music plays ]
**
Is somebody there?
Ah! [ Laughs ] Ahh!
Terry Crews?! You scared me to death.
What are you doing here?
What I always do, Carson --
stand next to the stage
and give words of encouragement to very talented people,
like, "Hey, man, you got this!"
You know, basically being the best host on NBC.
What are you doing here?
I'm doing the exact same thing.
This is the Season 26 premiere of "The Voice,"
and this is my spot for the blind auditions.
Wait a minute. This isn't the AGT finale?
Terry, that's tomorrow night.
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Chuckles ] You know what?
I'll just stay right here until tomorrow
and keep listening to these performances.
They're so good!
Hey, man, you got this! Hey, man, you got this!
Best job ever! Best job ever!
Unh! [ Chuckles ]
Ohh, that hurt.
Wait, this is so cool. I want one.
[ Camera shutter clicking ]
Do I have a limit?
This is just, like, a dream for me.
Like, I still can't believe it's real.
Try to find Reba. [ Laughter ]
[ Camera shutter clicks ] Reba, my sister's a super fan.
I am Kiara Vega, I am 18 years old,
and I'm an identical twin.
* What the, what the *
Katiria: When they were babies, like,
it was so hard to tell them apart.
I used to have, like, little bangles on them
with their names.
Kiara: The coolest thing about having a twin --
you have a forever best friend.
Since we were little, we always sang together.
It is more, like, her passion.
She doesn't know the song.
I'm singing the same thing as you!
No, you're not!
It's on video, Kiara!
I mean, she definitely carries me in singing.
Like, I'm not gonna lie.
Mom... [ Laughter ]
Being with my family, we're always singing,
but this is my first time onstage.
Just pretend like you're singing in my ear really loud.
[ Laughs ]
I'll try. It's gonna be different, though.
Why? I'm gonna have people watching me singing.
Yeah. All those people are me with my ear.
For my blind audition, I'm gonna be singing
"Amor Eterno" by Rocío Dúrcal.
My great grandpa -- he passed away last November.
This song is about wishing that they never left.
So I'm really trying to sing this in remembrance of him.
Um... Sorry.
For her to be singing that song, it means a lot.
We are so proud of you.
And this is only the beginning.
Yeah.
I'm not sure if a lot of them know Spanish,
but I hope the coaches hear my emotion in the song,
and I'm just praying that I get one.
Here we go! Let's get it.
Whoever turns, I'm beyond grateful for.
You got this, baby.
**
* Tú eres la tristeza*
* De mis ojos*
* Que lloran en silencio*
* Por tu amor*
Oh, my God.
* Me miro en el espejo*
* Y veo en mi rostro*
* El tiempo que he sufrido*
* Por tu adiós*
* Cómo quisiera ay*
* Que tú vivieras*
* Que tus ojitos*
* Jamás se hubieran*
* Cerrado nunca*
* Y estar mirándolos*
Vamo!
* Amor eterno*
* E inolvidable*
* Tarde o temprano*
* Estaré contigo*
* Para seguir*
* Amándonos*
* Amor eterno*
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Whoo-hoo!
Thank you.
That was so good. Come on. Get in here.
[ Cheers and applause continue ]
Aww!
Michael: Hola. Hola.
What's your name and where are you from?
I'm Kiara Vega, I'm 18, and I'm from Tampa, Florida.
You have a beautiful voice.
I loved every moment of that.
I'm a huge fan of that music.
This is the biggest surprise for me so far.
Truly, you just blew me away, Kiara.
Thank you so much.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Gwen: Now finding out you're 18, it makes more sense.
There were some tuning things I was hearing,
but you have a gorgeous tone.
Thank you so much.
Okay, I'm just gonna come clean here.
I didn't understand a word you said.
[ Laughter ]
I had to turn around because you sing so beautifully.
But it was coming through your eyes,
and the song -- it touched my heart.
Even though I didn't know what you're saying,
I still understood the feeling of it.
So, thank you very much for that.
Thank you so much.
Kiara, what nationality? I'm sorry.
I'm Puerto Rican.
Boricua!
[ Laughing ]
Is this the only genre of music you do?
Because I love Latin music.
I do Latin music, but I'm so, like, into, like,
jazz and, like, R&B style.
Now, I haven't really sang on a stage before. Wow.
So this is like my first,
like, big moment. That's crazy.
Wow. Kiara...
[ Speaking Spanish ]
Okay, cut it out.
Okay!
What'd he say?
He's saying he know Luis Miguel
and all these people.
Ain't nobody care nothing about you knowing all those people.
She talking about what you gonna do for her, man.
I want to make your life better.
I understand your Spanish. It's great.
You and me doing... [ Singing in Spanish ]
Mm. Okay, okay.
Is this fair?
[ Laughter ]
And you know what? My wife is gonna be so happy.
And you know what? She's gonna say
[Hispanic accent] "Mike, you know what?
You got the best Latin girl on your team."
[ Laughter ]
Kiara, who do you choose as your coach?
[ Sighs ]
[ Audience shouting indistinctly ]
**
What do you think? Michael.
I have -- I have a decision.
**
I'm gonna choose Michael.
Thank you. Shocker.
[ Chanting "Bublé" ]
Kiara was an instant turn for me.
Give it up for Kiara, everybody.
My wife is Argentinean,
so the last 16 years of my life,
I have been surrounded with Latin culture.
And I love that I got to find someone like Kiara
who can play anybody from, whatever,
J.Lo or Shakira,
who can be a big, big star.
That was a massive, massive win for me today.
Congratulations, baby girl. Hi!
Michael's a great coach because he understands
ways of expressing yourself through music
because he was an impersonator
that learned how to be an originator.
I love you, buddy. I love you, too, Mikey.
I just want to say something. Talk to me.
We may be the rookies, but you know what?
We're learning pretty fast.
Hey, we may be the rookies of the year.
Whoo! I love you, buddy.
The best to ever do it. I love you more.
That was so good! Yes! Reba: Way to go.
Boy, you're stealing the show today.
[ Laughs ]
That was so good. [ Chuckles ]
I have no idea what I just said.
I knew it. Like my wife says
[Hispanic accent] "You talk like a caveman."
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back.
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Chrisdeo: I hope you guys know, like, how much it means
that you took the time to come see me.
I just really want to make you guys proud.
You already have. We're already proud of you.
We're already proud.
My name is Chrisdeo.
I'm 16 years old, and I'm a senior in high school.
My mom introduced me and my sister to singing.
When we would sing karaoke, something, like, sparked in me.
I realized that it's a passion of mine to play piano
and sing and write my music.
I'm from Queens, New York,
and I live in NYCHA projects for low-income families.
There is a lot of shootings where I live,
gangs, a lot of abuse,
and it's just very scary living there.
I didn't get to have fun being a kid.
I was just worried about my life and my survival.
* Yeah, I had my troubles, troubles, all right *
Chrisdeo: When I play the piano,
my neighbor bangs on my wall.
You can feel, like, the whole room shake.
[ Thudding ]
Chrisdeo: It's just really hard because that's, like, my life.
That's what I love to do.
And that's, like, my way of getting out of where I live.
So it stops me from, like, my dream.
As a single mom...
[sniffles] I wanted to protect my four daughters
from what was outside.
Music was something that took us away,
and it became a safe place.
I love you. I look up to my mom so much
because she's my rock
and she's made so many sacrifices for me, so --
Sorry.
* Angels *
[ Voice breaking ] She's always been there for me
when I needed her.
She's been through a lot, and she's such a strong woman.
This opportunity is everything 'cause she's so talented.
A chair turn would change Chrisdeo's life.
For my blind audition, I'm gonna be singing
"I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz.
When I hear that song, I think of my mom a lot
and I think about the fact that she's never given up on me.
Man: Our next artist is entering now.
Okay, here we go. This is the one.
Chrisdeo: I really want this badly.
I want to make my mom proud.
Kumarie: She's gonna slay this.
Girl: She's gonna be amazing.
She brought us here. She got this.
[ Exhales heavily ]
**
* When I look into your eyes *
* It's like watching the night sky *
She sounds good.
* Or a beautiful sunrise *
* Well, there's so much they hold *
* Well, I won't give up on us *
* Even if the skies get rough *
* I'm giving you all my love *
* I'm still looking up *
[ Audience cheers ]
* And in the end I had to learn *
* What I'm not, what I've got *
* And who I a-a-a-am *
* I won't give up on us * Yeah.
Mm!
* Still looking up *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Yeah.
Yo, let's go!
Alright!
Aww! Yay!
Aw. Are you okay? Do you need a hug?
I'll give you one. Come here. Aw! [ Chuckles ]
Come here! Give me a hug!
You did so good!
Doggone it.
You okay?
Oh, my God, Reba!
[ Laughs ]
You're alright.
Those guys are gonna take good care of you.
Yeah. Yes! And you're alright.
You're okay.
I love you. Love you.
**
Gwen: Wait a minute. Where are you from
and what's your name?
My name is Chrisdeo,
I'm 16 years old, and I'm from Queens, New York.
[ Cheers and applause ] Ooh.
Gwen: Chrisdeo, your voice is angelic.
It's like a diamond in the rough.
It sounded like you didn't have the experience to me.
That's okay because we're here to coach you,
and right now you have Michael Bublé,
who's one of the greatest singers of all time,
and you have Snoop Dogg, who's my idol.
And we're so excited for you.
Thank you, Gwen.
Hi. Why were you crying?
'Cause it looked like Snoop turned his chair
and you were like, "Oh, yeah,"
and then I did, and you were like,
"Aw, Michael Bublé picked me."
Oh, no! No! [ Laughter ]
Tell me what's up.
I just started crying because I'm a street singer.
People, like, laugh at me when I sing.
Aw. And it's just hard because --
Sorry.
Snoop: It's okay, baby. It's okay.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Take your time, Chrisdeo. Take your time.
It's just, everybody was just so happy to see me,
and I'd never felt that before. Yes. Yes. There you go.
Yeah!
[ Laughing ] Oh, my God.
I was a busker, too.
16 or 17, I started playing in these weird clubs and stuff,
and no one ever paid to see me, Chrisdeo, ever.
And my grandpa was a plumber,
and he used to trade free plumbing
if the club owners and musicians would let me in.
And so I always figured, if I could learn to do that,
then I could do anything.
And I love that raw emotion I heard in you.
I heard this really cool pixie kind of thing happening.
I'm just so happy for you, kid.
Thank you.
I just want to say thank you very much
for sharing your talent with us.
And next time those people say bad things to you on the street,
just know that all the angels are around you,
listening to you doing what God gave you to do,
and that's sing with your beautiful voice.
So you keep on doing that.
Aww, thank you, Reba.
[ Applause ]
When I heard your first note,
I knew to turn and hit that button.
And then to hear your story --
'Cause you had the confidence to come up here and sing
after saying that they laughed at you,
but we couldn't hear that.
You are strong. You have a gift.
And you're young, so you still got time to grow
and learn how to cry tears of happiness, okay?
Thank you, Snoop.
Love that.
Alright, who do you choose as your coach?
**
[ Cheers and applause ]
Think she'll pick Snoop? Yes.
Come on.
Um...
**
I think I'm gonna have to go with Snoop.
Come on, baby.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Yeah! * Snoop Doggy... *
Give me a big old hug.
You stay strong, baby.
You have a beautiful voice, a beautiful spirit.
You are an angel.
She's going to hug Snoop! Oh, my God!
Oh, my God.
They can't laugh at you no more.
Snoop: Chrisdeo -- I pressed the button for her
because I wanted to see which spirit went with that vocal.
This is what I do it for --
to engage and to become a part of your spirit
and your livelihood.
We're connected now. We're family.
You made it, baby. Keep your spirit up.
You can cry, but they should be tears of happiness.
Daly: Here comes Coach Snoop. Yes!
Group hug! Come on, y'all!
Get in here.
Yeah! Yeah!
I was looking for a young, youthful artist
that's a little bit rough around the edges, that need direction.
So I love the fact that she's young
and she's, you know, willing to learn.
I'm gonna do my best to coach her all the way up.
Thank you. She wanted you.
Daly: You did it. He's your coach now.
Gwen: Snoop is getting, like, all kinds of different artists,
and I get it -- because he's such an icon
that you want a piece of that.
Like, I want a piece of it.
-Thank you! -Mwah!
Right now I feel like
I'm just waiting for the right connection,
heart connection, and then I'm gonna press my button.
That was a good one. Look at that smile.
Hey, man, I'm genuinely happy, man.
Y'all didn't tell me the show was gonna be this fun.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the "Voice" premiere.
Daly: Alright, Sydney, it's your time.
How are you feeling?
I'm a little nervous, but I'm really excited to get out there.
You're gonna be awesome. Thank you.
Alright, go get 'em.
Sydney: Being 15 years old and coming from little coffeehouses
on the corner of my street,
I think it hasn't even hit yet that I'm actually here.
I want a good person. Come on!
Let's go -- Anaheim against Long Beach, brother.
Let's go with some California love.
A chair turn would be validation
that "The Voice" is where I'm supposed to be.
**
* I got my driver's license last week *
* Just like we always talked about *
* 'Cause you were so excited for me *
* To finally drive up to your house *
* But today I drove through the suburbs *
God, that was fast.
* Crying * That's it.
* 'Cause you weren't around *
Hey, that's two! Here we go!
* And I know we weren't perfect *
* But I've never felt this way *
* For no one *
* And I just can't imagine *
* How you could be so okay *
* Now that I'm gone *
* Guess you didn't mean what you wrote *
* In that song about me *
* 'Cause you said forever *
* Now I drive alone past your street *
* I know we weren't perfect *
* But I've never felt this way *
Mm! * For no one *
What?!
[ Cheers and applause ] All four!
* And I just can't imagine *
* How you could be so okay *
* Now that I'm gone *
Whoo! Oh, man, she hold a note!
* Guess you didn't mean what you wrote *
* In that song about me *
* 'Cause you said forever *
* Now I drive alone past your street *
[ Cheers and applause ]
I done heard enough. Michael: Yeah.
**
Very good. Very good.
Aww.
**
What just happened?!
Mm!
Thank you so much.
Gwen: You know, you just got a four-chair turn.
Snoop Dogg couldn't even stay in his seat
long enough to, like, let you finish the song.
What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Sydney Sterlace, I'm 15 years old,
and I'm from Buffalo, New York. Oh, my God!
Are you serious?!
Now Snoop quit.
[ Laughter ]
Wow, 15 years old? Wow.
Lord have mercy. I...
I -- Look.
No words are coming out. Okay.
Are you a big Olivia Rodrigo fan?
Yes, I am, yeah. Yeah?
I don't know if you saw her come up onstage
with me at Coachella. Yeah, I saw that.
I just happen to have her text right here.
[ Laughter ]
It took me a minute to push my button
because it was so unbelievably close to her tone.
Now finding out that you're 15 years old,
for me, it would be, like, all about getting to know you
and how can we make your style of singing
even more saturated with Sydney?
That's why this show is so amazing --
because it's like a boot camp.
You will learn so much so quickly.
I know what you need.
I'm like your mom right now, okay?
Like, I'm like the cool mom, though.
[ Laughter ]
You know, Gwen was right when she said
you sound a lot like Olivia Rodrigo.
That's okay. You know, I remember
I got to work with my hero, Tony Bennett.
And I said, "Mr. Bennett, I have stolen everything from you."
And he said, "You know, kid,
when you steal from one person, you're just a thief,
but when you steal from everybody,
you can call it research."
[ Laughter ]
And that's what we do as artists.
We stand on the shoulders of the people that we love,
and then we find ourselves.
And I love that one of us
is gonna get to be a part of watching you find yourself.
So, thank you so much for coming to our show.
Thank you. That's nice, Michael.
You captivated me like I was in church.
The way you just held control of the audience.
You made me move. You made me get up.
I didn't even let you finish. I'm sorry.
[ Laughter ]
I haven't heard anybody that sounds as good as you.
Wow. Thank you so much.
No, you have a -- you have a beautiful spirit.
I would love to coach you, but I'm like,
"Damn, what can I give you when you got everything?"
[ Laughter ]
But what I could give is you some love
and a blank canvas so you can paint a picture
on who you really want to be in life.
Thank you.
You've got a maturity to your inner self
that comes out from your heart and your soul.
And we felt it.
Now, Mama Gwen over here --
she'd be your mama. I'd be your grandma.
[ Laughter ]
I'm just so thrilled that you came on this show.
And we're all here to help.
So, welcome to "The Voice," and I'd love to have you on my team.
Thank you so much.
Gwen: Well, you know, Sydney,
I had this little thing happen to me.
This little creature came up to my porch.
It was, like...
[ Kitten meows ] ...barely alive.
And I was like, "I love you. You're my new cat.
But I don't have a name."
And then I thought, "Oh.
Maybe I could name it Sydney."
Whoa.
This cat's name is Sydney.
[ Laughter ]
He just threw a flag down.
Illegal use of an animal.
[ Laughter ]
That's so cute.
I'm actually taking a Claritin right now.
[ Laughter ]
For real, for real, for real,
Sydney, who do you choose as your coach?
**
[ Audience shouting indistinctly ]
**
What do you think? She'll probably have to think a while.
I don't know.
I would love to work with any of you.
But I've had my heart set on Gwen this whole time.
Oh, my gosh! Oh, my gosh!
Are you serious?!
Oh, my gosh!
Gwen: I got Sydney.
I was shaking.
Want to hold my cat?
She's such an amazing singer.
She's just gonna grow right before everyone's eyes.
Gwen! Gwen! Gwen! Way to go, Gwen!
That can't be a part of the rules,
bringing in animals and persuading people.
'Cause if that's the case, I'll bring in my dogs,
snakes, gorillas.
Whatever y'all want.
Oh, my gosh! [ Cheers and applause ]
Yes, kitty, kitty!
Michael: Gwen is a veteran of the show,
and she's a big threat. I can't compete with a kitten.
[ Kitten meows ] [ Laughs ]
If Sydney didn't pick me, it would have been catastrophic.
**