Blind Auditions are underway on season 26 of The Voice, and coaching newcomers Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé have arrived on set to prove their mettle. But veteran coaches Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani—both former champions—aren’t going to make it easy. Here’s a look at all the memorable performances from Week 3 of The Voice, season 26.
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Blind Auditions Episode 3: Four-Chair Turns and One Last-Minute Replay
Monday’s (Oct. 7) episode saw several aspiring artists make their case for the $100,000 grand prize and recording contract. Two hopefuls stood out with dazzling four-chair turn performances: Georgia Starnes and Jeremy Beloate.
Grapevine, Texas-born artist Georgia Starnes took the stage sporting a white cowboy hat, which may have led The Voice viewers to expect a country performance. Everyone’s jaw dropped when the 22-year-old delivered a soulful rendition of Sam Smith’s “Too Good At Goodbyes.”
Starnes had some decisions to make after earning a four-chair turn. Following her “gut instinct,” she went with first-time coach Snoop Dogg.
“Georgia, her voice is priceless,” Snoop exclaimed. “The plan for Georgia is to dive deep into places she would like to go.”
Jeremy Beloate also scored a four-chair turn with his flawless performance of Giveon’s “Heartbreak Anniversary,” Beloate chose another first-time as his coach—Canadian crooner Michael Bublé.
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Minnesota’s Frankie Torres got halfway through a stunning performance of Heart’s “Magic Man” before Reba McEntire’s became the first chair to turn. However, the other three followed in quick succession. Coach Gwen Stefani wound up snagging this vocal powerhouse.
Later, the “Hollaback Girl” singer stunned viewers and coaches alike when she used her Replay button to save 14-year-old Jaylen Dunham, whose performance of Beyonce’s “Listen” initially earned zero turns.
Blind Auditions, Episode 4: Competition Heats Up As Reba Blocks Snoop
Gabrielle Zabosky, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, earned Tuesday night’s (Oct. 8) first four-chair turn with a riveting take on Kelly Clarkson’s “Mr. Know It All.”
However, Reba McEntire isn’t a defending champion for nothing. Proving she came to play, the “Queen of Country” blocked newcomer Snoop Dogg from snagging Zabosky. Turns out it was for naught, though, since the artist chose Team Gwen anyway.
‘The Voice’ Is Moving to Two Episodes a Week
Oct. 8 marked the show’s first Tuesday episode of season 26. The Voice will now air Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern each week on NBC.
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