‘Blake Shelton Adds Blind Joe and Two Country Teens to His Team on The Voice’ – Recap [VIDEOS]
Team Blake continues to grow on 'The Voice.' After adding two artists during the season premiere, Blake Shelton picked up three more on night two, Blind Joe and teens Emily Ann Roberts and Zach Seabaugh.
Blind Joe
Blind Joe was born three months premature and given a 2% chance of living. He survived but without his retinas. He received his first guitar at age 5 as a present from his grandpa who attached mailbox letters to the strings so he'd know what chords he was playing. Blind Joe started playing honky tonks in college and hasn't looked back. "No pun intended," he joked.
Blind Joe's audition of "If it Hadn't Been For Love" received four chair turn and had the coaches battling it would.
"How cool would it be to see you and Ronnie Millsap performing together on the CMA Awards," imagined Shelton. "There's only one Blind Joe. Come home. Come to my team."
Blind Joe went home to Team Blake and could give Shelton another win. He's THAT good.
Holy crap! A 4chair turn, and I get to be coached by one of my heroes! UNREAL! Time to celebrate BlindJoe style!!! #TeamBlake #VoicePremiere
— Blind Joe (@theblindjoe) September 23, 2015
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Zach Seabaugh
Is Zach Seabaugh Superman? The 16 year-old had Adam Levine pulling out all the stops after his performance of "Take Your Time." Pharrell did his best to convince the Clark Kent look a like to join his team but since he asked Blake "Is this a country song," during the auction, his chances were slim.
Not surprisingly, Zach went with Team Blake.
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Hey #VoicePremiere fans! I'm Zach Seabaugh and I hope you enjoy me singing @SamHuntMusic "Take Your Time" RIGHT NOW on #TheVoice
— Zach Seabaugh (@ZachSeabaugh) September 23, 2015
Emily Ann Roberts
Emily Ann Roberts is only 16 years-old but has an old soul. Her performance of Lee Ann Womack's 'I Hope You Dance' had Adam and Blake fighting to win her over once again.
Roberts' influences include Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless. "Today's country music doesn't have much meaning. I want to make music that means something" and she'll be making it with the man in country msuic.
Despite Levine's best effort, Roberts chose to go with her heart and Team Blake.
James Dupre
The surprise of the night came from James Dupre. The country artist who was signed to record deal that didn't pan out. His performance of Hoodie and the Blowfish's 'Let Her Cry' received a four chair turn and had Adam and Blake fighting once again.
"I believe you're better than any country singer on this show. I want to win and beat Blake with a country singer," Adam pleaded.
"Country music is my life. Even after this show, I want to make sure you get into the right hands," Blake promised.
"I pick Adam," replied Dupre, shocking everyone, including Adam.
Wow! That was a tough decision, but I'm stoked to be on #TeamAdam! #VoicePremiere
— James Dupré (@JamesDupre) September 23, 2015
Hey Blake...you feel that? That was my city foot goin' straight up your country ass! Boooom! #VoicePremiere
— Adam Levine (@adamlevine) September 23, 2015
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