[ Michael and Reba laugh ]
We're so excited. You look -- I love it.
La vida loca.
Great. It's so good to be back.
I'm so happy to be here with you.
Give it up for our Season 28 coaches!
Let's go.
Michael Bublé!
Hi, guys. Hi.
Reba McEntire!
Reba: Whoo-hoo!
Daly: Snoop Do-double-G!
And...
[ Knock on door ]
Producer: Ready for you, Niall. Alright, here we go.
* So come up with me, run up, unh, jump, ttwieo*
* Watch me runnin' up the place *
* I'm already stuntin' and my girls are on the way, ttwieo*
Daly: Niall Horan!
* Guess we gunnin', know I walk it, I talk it *
Reba: You're my favorite. Hi!
Niall: I'm back, baby.
* So come up with me, run up, unh, jump, ttwieo*
Boop, boop, boop, boop, boop.
**
[ All humming ]
My name is Toni Lorene,
but some of you may know me as Toni from "Cocomelon."
"Cocomelon" is a children's animated series.
I am the voice of Cody's mom, the doctor,
and her name also happens to be Toni.
* Mary had a little lamb *
With my character on "Cocomelon,"
I do a ton of singing.
I've recorded episodes, albums,
but I'm doing a character voice.
It's not my true self.
Having a coach at this point in my life
is just the final piece.
They are icons.
Good luck, good luck.
And they could just take me to the next level.
Don't let me cry. I gotcha. You're good.
* I'm cryin' *
* 'Cause I love you *
* Oh *
Good way to start.
Yeah. Yeah.
* Yeah *
* Yah yah, hey *
* Never been in love before *
* What the hell are stupid feelings yo *
* Once upon a time I was gonna go *
* I don't even wanna go no mo' *
* Got you somethin' from the liquor store *
* Little bit of T and some mo' *
* Tryin' to open up a little mo' *
* Sorry if my heart a little slow *
* I thought that I didn't care *
* I thought I was love impaired *
I like that.
* But baby, baby *
* I don't know what I'm gon' do *
* I'm cryin' *
Yeah! Oh!
* 'Cause I love you *
* Oh, yeah yeah *
Whoo!
* I thought that I didn't care *
* I thought I was love impaired *
* But baby, baby *
Oww!
* I don't know what I'm gon' do *
* I'm cryin' *
I told you! Yes!
* 'Cause I love you *
Whoo!
Yes, yes!
Yes! Yes!
Yes!
[ Cheers and applause ]
*
So, what is your name, and where are you from?
Toni Lorene. I am 28 years old,
and I am from Houston, Texas.
Aeoww!
Whoo, whoo!
Whoo!
Hi, Toni. I don't know why I didn't turn.
You ever seen "Talladega Nights"?
Where he went -- Yes.
And he doesn't know what to do with his hands?
That's how I felt. I was like, "Yes, I will.
But then, I don't know." You're wonderful.
Do you sing for a living?
Ah, yes. Yes. Yes.
I do a little voice acting for this pretty popular
children's show called "Cocomelon."
No way. Wow.
Niall: Toni, I tell you what.
First of all, you're an incredible singer.
Thank you. Secondly,
when you're sat behind there, you can hear confidence.
And I knew when I spun around, you'd be all over the stage.
Ooh. I haven't had many big,
powerful female voices like that on my team over the seasons.
I just love your confidence. You exude it.
I wanted to wait a little bit longer.
And I just couldn't wait to get around and just see
you know, what you look like, the energy you were giving.
You absolutely nailed that. Wow. Mm-hmm.
Thank you!
When I get to sing a song that's real high, Yes.
and I have to go back down low, it takes my voice
just a little bit of catching up to get down there.
I thought you did a great job. You've got a great range.
And I love your look. Thank you. Thank you!
You're cute as a button.
Thank you very much! Cute as a button.
What do you think, Snoop?
It took me a long time to turn
because I was hearing R&B and soul in your voice,
but I was hearing the music, like, kind of conflict with it.
Okay. On my team,
the thing that I would do for you
is give you music fit for you.
Yes. And it's not,
I can do it just 'cause I can do it.
But no, I'm actually great at singing this style.
So that's what I would do if you was on Team Snoop.
I'm just saying.
[ Laughs ]
Whoo.
You know, Snoop's right.
Song choices are so important.
There's a genre that you will specifically really like
that you want to make a record of. Of course.
And that's a conversation we need to have.
Okay. Okay. Okay.
That's a nice statement. [ Laughter ]
Please. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you.
So, may I ask you, Toni,
who will you choose to be your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
**
I'm sorry, but it's gonna have to be...
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
May I ask you, Toni,
who will you choose to be your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
**
I'm sorry, but it's gonna have to be Uncle Snoop!
Let's go!
Yeah!
Snoop: Toni, Toni, Toni.
She's got big vocals, big range.
I could see her doing something special
if we just hone in on what that genre is and what that song is.
Here, come on, now. Uncle Snoop!
You know what's up!
I really loved Toni's audition.
I had a feeling she was gonna lean
towards Snoop straight away the minute he spoke.
Snoop is not coming to play here, I tell you that.
Niall came in like a car salesman.
"Yeah, so, uh, we need to talk about that."
I'm like, well, hold on, now.
I gotta be honest. It's very hard going up against Snoop.
He doesn't say a lot, but when he does say it,
he says all the right things.
I got every word, but I didn't win anything.
[ Laughter ]
**
You gotta have a good soul and a good heart
for a good mustache.
You just take it, and you brush it out at first,
and you got to get a slow curl on it,
and then don't move your face for about 45 minutes.
Then it's perfect. [ Laughs ]
My name is Austin Gilbert. I am 25 years old,
and I'm from Eugene, Oregon.
Growing up, my dad was always a hard-core blue-collar worker,
12- to 18-hour days.
He always taught me
that you have to work for everything you want.
I will put in every ounce of blood, sweat, and tears.
My vocals, my guitar, I taught myself everything.
I watched a lot of YouTube videos,
and I'd sit there for hours and hours and hours,
and I just -- I never quit.
After high school, I enlisted in the Army.
I was a multiple launch rocket system crew member.
I shot long range precision missiles.
It was crazy, a kid barely out of high school
going straight into serve our country across the world,
away from everything you ever known.
[ Crying ] I'm so proud of him.
You know that I'm so proud you.
I know.
I honestly am.
I knew you were going to be the best you could be.
After the Army,
I work a 9:00 to 5:00 job Monday through Friday.
On the weekends, I grind out music at local bars, grills,
trying to get into some festivals.
I had a gig one night and my now-fiancée, Brittni,
happened to come in and see me play.
We started dating and moved in together and --
*
It'll be a big change, but it's gonna be worth it.
Brittni and I found out that we're pregnant
with a beautiful baby boy, so we're excited for that.
I'm not doing this just for me.
I'm doing this for my family.
Getting a chair turn will change our lives.
Knowing that I have a son on the way...
There he is. Oh, my God.
...I want him to someday grow up
and say, "My dad was on that stage.
My dad made his dreams come true."
[ Exhales deeply ]
Everything I've lived for is up until this moment right now.
Come on, babe. Come on.
**
* We've been burnin' both ends keepin' the lights on *
**
* So I've been thinkin', we need a little time alone *
* Uh huh *
* So, whatcha say we cancel our plans? *
* Tonight, I'm only gonna be your man *
* Let's get some candles burnin', some records turnin' *
* All the lights down low, take it nice and slow *
* The way your body's movin', keep doin' what you're doin' *
* To me all night long, writin' our love song *
* Girl, I want it, gotta have it *
* Let the passion take us to a higher place *
Got a good voice.
He's great. * Yeah *
* Let's get some candles burnin', some records turnin' *
* All the lights down low, take it nice and slow *
* Girl, I want it, gotta have it *
* Let the passion take us to a higher place *
* Makin' the kind of love we make *
Whoo!
* Yeah, kind of love we make *
I'm going.
You better hurry up.
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
[ Imitates kung fu vocalizing ]
What is your name, and where you from?
My name is Austin Gilbert. I am 25 years old,
and I am from Eugene, Oregon.
Reba: Whoo!
Snoop, I actually got something to ask you real quick,
if you don't mind. Talk to me.
Are you familiar with a place called Rio's Ribs?
Hey, that's my uncle's spot. Rest in peace.
I actually grew up in Forest Grove, Oregon,
and used to go to Rio's Ribs all the time when I was a kid.
Come on, man. I gotta give you a hug, man.
You done brought my uncle, man.
Man, you done brought my uncle name up, man.
Love you, man. Come on, now.
Much love. Thank you.
Well, I'm-a say this. He ate some good ribs growing up.
[ Laughter ]
Thank you for doing what you did.
You got two great coaches that's gonna fight it out for you.
Welcome to "The Voice." Snoop.
Niall: Austin. Thank you.
What a great singer I turned around to.
Great song choice. Perfect for this show.
And a country voice
that we haven't really had yet on the show.
Something that has great tone,
a lot of power, and can entertain at the same time.
People of America are gonna love you,
and I'd like to have you in my team.
Thank you, Niall. Thank you.
Hi, there, Austin. [ Laughs ]
Oh, you're sweet. Thank you. The queen!
I just wanted to let you know I'm not deserting you, okay?
Now, I already have country artists.
So my method of madness is let them fight over you,
and I will steal you later.
[ Chuckles ]
Austin, don't look at her like that!
[ Laughter ]
Hey, Austin. I just felt like you're too good of a singer.
And I'm tired of Niall winning everything.
I would be, too.
[ High-pitched British accent ] Oh, my dear, it's so great.
Oh, dearie.
Alright, Mrs. Doubtfire, what's going on here?
[ Normal voice ] It does sound a little like Mrs. Doubtfire, doesn't it?
[ High-pitched British accent ] Oh, dearie, I would love
for you to come on my team. [ Laughs, snorts ]
Why did I sign up to do the show with this guy, honestly?
You're the greatest, man, so you can't make a wrong choice,
because you're loved.
Now the question I'm gonna put to you is,
who do you want as your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
Do it. Do it.
Do it, baby.
**
I just want to say thank you all.
I appreciate it. Niall, you're -- you're amazing.
I'm gonna have to go with Coach Michael.
Yee-haw! * 'Cause I'm back in the saddle *
* Like some old cowboy *
I go up against my arch nemesis, Niall,
and both of us want Austin.
I was thrilled he picked me. Go get 'em, cowboy!
Michael: Great country singer. Real distinct voice.
And I'm chomping at the bit to get working with him.
* Climbed up and took hold of the reins *
Niall: I've lost out on a couple of artists.
I'm having a bit of a tough day.
Let's go, Michael!
I'm sad I didn't get Austin,
but I am glad he's on the show.
Way to go, Michael!
I think Coach Michael's gonna be the best coach.
I mean, he's back-to-back champ.
I think that he's gonna teach me things
that I've never done with my voice.
He's gonna make me the better version of myself.
Tell him he's the national treasure.
Michael Bublé's a national treasure!
[ Laughter ]
"He said himself."
Daly: Still to come... * God only knows *
...outstanding performances
that have all four coaches on their feet.
Aw, man! The queen arrived.
[ Southern accent ] Can I say this, though? You're just as cute as a button.
[ Laughter ]
Michael: I feel like you might have been a real good chance
for me to have a three-peat.
Blake: I don't give a crap about a three-peat.
My father.
[ Laughter ]
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
[ Sighs ]
If I'm being really honest, I miss Shelton.
Shelton left at Season 23,
but the unexpected happened.
Me and Snoop Dogg have become good neighbors and good friends.
He's already started eating Skittles,
so he's gonna have more energy in a second.
* I'm sweet, I'm sweet, I'm sweet like Skittles *
[ Both laughing ]
He's so funny.
Like, he's just having the best time ever.
We need some tissue. I'm crying again.
Me, too, honestly.
Yeah, Reba, you got some Kleenex for me?
I know you the Kleenex queen.
[ Laughter ]
[ Laughing ] I've got wrinkles I didn't even know I had.
I'm telling you. I've got creases up in here.
You have my heart, Snoop. Forever.
Snoop: Love you more. I love you, Snoop.
This is it.
Who are we picking? Who are we picking?
I already know who I'm picking, if I get the chance --
whenI get the chance. Let's say that.
Let's get one.
I don't want to jinx it,
but I would say...
Snoop.
Uncle Snoop, man, he's definitely the guy,
the king of the community.
Niall, he was in a boy band also, Niall.
so I know he has a lot of gems that he can give to me.
And now he's solo, so...
I need -- That's me, yeah. Mom: That's you.
He can show me the ropes, man.
I'm Kenny Iko. I'm from Washington, D.C.
Growing up, one of my best friends,
he was like, let's start a band.
And then he started reaching out to different little
18 and under clubs, and we started performing.
One time we were in a club full of young kids,
and I started singing a slow R&B song.
And the girls just started going crazy.
and a girl fainted.
Mid-singing, she fainted.
I-I never had a big head, but I --
You could have inflated it a little bit.
You could inflate it a little bit.
Following that, at 18,
I decided to join the boy band called 4EY The Future.
We signed to a major label,
and we had this strenuous boot camp of vocal lessons,
dance rehearsals, and studio sessions every day.
I definitely would say we were making it,
but unfortunately the group broke up kind of abruptly.
It opened my eyes to the fact, like,
you can have it, and it can be gone tomorrow.
But who I am today, it created.
This is a huge opportunity for me, because
I don't think you get a platform bigger than "The Voice."
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, our next artist is entering now.
For the blind auditions, I am singing -- drum roll --
"Versace on the Floor" by Bruno Mars.
I think it definitely fits me right in the pocket
of where I am as an artist, how I sing.
Blow our minds.
And just, you know... [Chuckles]
...I wanted to give the ladies something to faint to.
[ Chuckles ]
**
* Let's take our time tonight *
Whoa. * Girl *
* Above us all the stars are watchin' *
* There's no place I'd rather be in this world *
Sing it, boy.
* Your eyes are where I'm lost in *
* Underneath the chandelier, we're dancin' all alone *
[ Screams ] Did he turn? Snoop turned!
* There's no reason to hide what we're feelin' inside right now *
* So, baby, let's just turn off the lights and close the door *
* Ooh, I love that dress, but you won't need it anymore *
Whoo.
* Let's just kiss 'til we're naked, baby *
* Versace on the floor *
Yay.
* Ooo, take it off for me, for me, for me *
* Versace on the floor *
* Floor *
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Screams ]
[ Both laugh ]
I like his spirit.
*
Sheesh!
What is your name, and where you from, young man?
My name is Kenny Iko. I'm from Washington, D.C.
I see you.
When your vocals first started coming out,
I'm like, wow, this sounds amazing.
Then when I turned around and looked at you,
I seen your afro.
I seen your whole get down.
I'm like, okay, he repping to the fullest.
Yes, sir. And then he said, Versace
on the floor! The floor.
You prefer songs where you can
actually put that high note on them, right?
Yes, sir. I love to serenade the ladies, man.
I love to always take it up there, man. Oh.
Real R&B, real R&B, man.
As far as my team is concerned, I don't have nothing like you.
I don't have nothing look like you, feel like you,
sound like you, act like you. You just fit like --
And you said for the lay-tees. [ladies]
Yes, sir. I love what you do,
and thank you for being on "The Voice."
Thank you, Snoop.
Man, I just had to turn for the swooning alone.
Great version of the song. Thank you.
And some of those notes you were hitting,
Bruno didn't even do on the record.
It was amazing. I want to hear more of that falsetto,
'cause when you were hitting that,
that was really, really good. Thank you.
If you want to think a little bit differently, I'm your guy.
[ Laughter ]
Mm, thank you. Thank you, thank you, man.
Hi, Kenny. Hi, Miss Reba.
Good to see you.
Man, my mom loves you.
[ Chuckles ] She wanted you.
Aww, that's sweet to hear.
But you have two young men here Yes, yes, yes.
...that have turned for you, and you can't go wrong there.
Thank you, thank you.
I'm really happy for you. I'm happy for "The Voice,"
because "The Voice" needs a champ like you.
I gotta say this now. Oh, appreciate it.
I feel like you might have been a real good chance
for me to have a three-peat.
Blake: I don't give a crap about a three-peat.
[ Laughter ]
My father.
[ Laughter ]
Is that you?
Blake: I don't give a crap about a three-peat.
I miss you, Dad.
[ Laughs ]
I know you're back there in Oklahoma,
you know, harvesting some fields or something.
You know, I just won a couple, took a year off. I'm back.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Kenny, who do you choose to be your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
*
Whoo! Snoop.
Okay, okay. With long deliberation,
I'm going to have to say
Mr. S-N-O-O-P!
**
Snoop! Snoop! Snoop! Snoop! Snoop! Snoop!
Chocolate city. Let's go, baby.
Kenny, I love his afro, his style, his spirit.
Come on, now. You know Uncle Snoop gonna get you
spooned and groomed.
My coaching game plan for Kenny is to find big records,
records where he can show his range
and play with that falsetto
and just control the crowd with his movement and his engagement.
Moms and Pops. Meet Moms and Pops, right?
Yeah! Oh!
Amazing job.
Mom: Oh, thank you. Great work, mother.
It's been a bit of a slow start to the afternoon.
Really keeping the fingers crossed
to make sure it comes good for me.
But I've got faith. I've been here before.
I know what I'm looking for. Mm?
I'm looking for the voice. Yeah.
If I really like it, baow. Bah.
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions
at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Announcer: Okay. Stand by, please.
Leyton: I feel like this is my shot
to go from playing gigs in the bar scene to, like,
being able to be an artist and have my own music.
Announcer: Our next artist is entering now.
Leyton: All the hard work and dedication into music
has led up to this point,
so I feel like this is my moment.
**
* I wouldn't paint me as a heartbreaker *
* But I've said a few goodbyes *
Whoa. * I'd make a promise but I know later *
* I'm bound to change my mind *
* Depending on the weather, I'm goin' *
* Hell, baby, nobody knows when *
* Yeah, if it was a different time *
* Might've been different in a different life *
* Maybe that plane wouldn't ever take off *
* Maybe that dust wouldn't fly off the drive *
* Maybe that tumbleweed and me *
* Wouldn’t leave every other sunrise *
* If it weren't for the wind, if it weren't for the wind *
* Maybe that plane wouldn't ever take off *
* Maybe that dust wouldn't fly off the drive *
* Maybe that tumbleweed and me *
* Wouldn't leave every other sunrise *
* Maybe I'd settle down, dig in some roots *
* Find me a farmhouse, find me you *
* Maybe I wouldn't be already gone again *
* If it weren't for the wind, if it weren't for the wind *
* If it weren't for the wind * [ Both screaming ]
* Yeah *
Yes. Reba McEntire!
Snoop, she did it.
Aw, man!
Oh, my God.
Aah, I love this show.
I told her not to do it, Snoop.
I was here by myself for...
45, 55, 65 seconds.
And then 70 seconds, she pushed the --
[ Laughter ]
Hello. Hi.
What is your name, and where are you from?
My name's Leyton Robinson. I'm 23.
I'm from Rogers, Arkansas, but I live in Nashville, Tennessee.
[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you.
I didn't turn, and I am extremely apologetic.
However, Snoop was sat there for a very long time.
And then at the dying seconds...
...the queen arrived.
[ Laughter, cheers and applause ]
Welcome to the show. You're in great hands
Thank you. Thank you so much. no matter what happens.
Well, Leyton, let me say this.
I turned early because the way you sound,
the way you made me feel,
the energy that you had moving around on stage,
I feel like we belong together.
Nothing like confidence, huh? Thank you.
[ Laughter ]
[ Laughing ] Oh, no.
Leyton, you're cute as a button.
Thank you. I loved your singing.
I have several country artists already on my team.
But the more you sang, the more I fell in love with your voice.
I would love to have you on my team.
Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you, thank you.
Leyton, you have obviously
one of the greatest artists in the planet in Reba McEntire,
who has a bunch of country singers on her team.
Or you look at Snoop and you go, hey,
this may seem like it's a different brand.
You know, but listen, there is strategy involved
in winning this thing. Yeah, I agree.
Yeah, of course you can. Can I say this, though, Mike?
[ Southern accent ] Leyton, you're just as cute as a button.
[ Laughter ]
Thank you. [ Laughs ]
[ Laughing ]
Leyton, who will you choose to be your coach?
[ Audience shouting ]
**
I just want to say thank you so much.
I am -- I'm floating right now.
I don't -- I don't even know where I'm standing.
I think...
I have to go with Reba.
Yes. Yes!
The queen has risen!
I already have country artists,
and so I'm trying to be more diversified.
I love it!
But Leyton can sing her butt off,
and so I hit my button.
She had heart, soul, range,
so it was the perfect package.
I thought that was all me.
I'm on a solo mission, like, hey.
The queen is stealing, robbing, jacking,
taking what she want.
Maybe I should wait till the end to push it so nobody --
Just go at the last second. Thunk.
Come on, man! That was my fish!
* You do what you want *
What can you say? * 'Cause you're the queen *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to "The Voice."
Everywhere a quack, quack. * Old MacDonald had a farm *
Hi. My name is Liv Ciara.
I'm 16 years old, and I'm from St. Peters, Missouri.
Yeah. Sick beat, Dad. Come on.
My dad is the one who initially just introduced me to music.
* So happy *
Is this is the breakdown? This is the breakdown.
Okay, you're ruining my video.
My dad, he's in a tribute band.
The name of my dad's band is Groove Thang.
It's not "thing." Groove Thang with like an A.
About 20 years ago,
my dad and his band opened up for Michael Bublé.
My parents still talk about it to this day.
So, it was 2005,
and Michael Bublé played at a private party,
and I had lollipops.
No. What happened? That's not what happened.
I had the lollipops. Oh, you had the lollipops.
Did you tell me to go?
And I gave it to her while Michael was performing.
I said, "Give that to Michael."
Michael took it, popped it in his mouth,
enjoyed it for the song that he was singing.
In 2023, my dad was like,
"Would you like to join us and be the lead singer?"
And I was 13 at the time.
From then on, I was like, "This is really what I want to do."
Having the opportunity to do what I love with my role model
is so amazing, and I still can't believe it.
I just love my dad so much.
*
[ Voice breaking ] I'm just proud of her.
To be able to share time like that...
...it's just wonderful.
*
Stepping away from performing gigs with my dad's band,
it's a bit nerve wracking,
but I feel like I am ready to take this on my own.
Come on, now.
You can do this.
Liv: I really want to show people,
even though I'm young, I'm always willing to work hard,
and I'm willing to do whatever it takes.
**
* Now he's thinkin' 'bout me every night, oh *
* Is it that sweet? I guess so *
* Say you can't sleep, baby, I know, that's that me espresso *
* I can't relate to desperation *
* My 'give a damns are on vacation *
* And I got this one boy and he won't stop calling *
* When they act this way, I know I got em' *
* Too bad your ex don't do it for ya *
* Walked in and dream came trued it for ya *
* Soft skin and I perfumed it for ya *
* I know I Mountain Dew it for ya *
* That morning coffee brewed it for ya * Come on, Snoop. Let's go.
* One touch and I brand newed it *
Come on, Bublé.
* Now he's thinkin' 'bout me every night, oh *
* Is it that sweet? I guess so *
* Say you can't sleep, I know, that's that me espresso *
[ Cheers and applause ]
**
Hi, there. What's your name, and where are you from?
My name is Liv Ciara. I'm 16 years old,
and I'm from St. Peters, Missouri.
You have a gorgeous voice.
You're just cute as a button. Thank you.
Hopefully come back again, try it again,
maybe with a different type of song.
It was all down to the -- to the song choice.
I think you hadn't mapped out what was gonna happen
in the song at any given moment,
and I don't think that song actually allows you to do that.
You need to give yourself a little bit more room
to do your thing, because it's clear and obvious
how good of a singer you are.
It's just finding yourself and finding, you know,
the right vehicle to take you there.
So thank you so much for coming and honoring us --
Thank you so much for having me.
Actually, Michael, about 20 years ago,
my dad's band opened for you for a birthday party in St. Louis.
And my mom was so excited, and my dad came up and was like,
"Go give this sucker to Michael Bublé."
And so actually, I thought it'd be funny
if, like, you know, 20 years later,
if I gave you guys some suckers, 'cause why not?
Yeah. Ohh.
Okay, I'll take a green. Thank you so much, yeah?
Hi. Thank you so much. Thank you. You're just sweet as you can be.
You're cute as a button.
Thank you so much. Thank you for that.
Hi. Thank you so much.
Thank you. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.
Alright. Hi.
Hello. Hey, man.
Yay.
Who'd you come with? My mom and my dad.
They're actually right back there. Oh, sick. Bring them up.
Let me say hi to 'em.
Aww. How sweet.
How are you, man? Susan Williams' party.
You remember that? I remember.
He lying.
You should have came to a Snoop Dogg show, right?
You would have never forgot that. That's right.
Or you might have.
True. [ Laughs ]
Y'all did an amazing job with raising her.
Let me say this. With nobody turning her chair,
That's right, baby. she has no weaknesses. She's strong.
Parenthood at its finest. Commend the mother and father.
Thank you. Thank you. [ Cheers and applause ]
Thank y'all so much.
Liv, she was cute as a button.
She had a great voice. That's cute.
She's 16 years old, but she has her aspirations high.
I think she'll come back, and I think she'll do well.
This lollipop good. Is it, yeah?
Very tough start. No artist just yet.
Right now, I would love, like, someone really unique,
a different kind of artist
that I've never had in my team before.
* Lollipop, lollipop, bum, bum-ba, lollipop *
* Lollipop, lollipop * * La, la, lollipop *
* Plah, plah-pah, lollipop *
* This is "The Voice" *
Daly: Welcome back to the blind auditions.
Hey, y'all. Welcome to the flower farm.
These are my mom's babydoll sheep.
This is Teddy, Arlo, Dottie, and Winnie.
My name's Kirbi. I'm 24, and I'm from Florence, Alabama.
The flower farm is a farm that my mom started
when me and my sisters went off to college.
[ Ducks quacking ]
She started selling eggs, selling flowers,
and then her business kind of took off.
This is me and my best friend, Cruella.
She was picked on a lot as a little chick,
so we had to give her a lot of special attention.
Um, so she turned out to be more like a puppy than a chicken,
and I love her so much for that.
She's adorable. Look at her.
I love being on the farm.
It's really peaceful.
I like to go out there and write songs.
Sometimes I'll sing to the animals.
I think Cruella likes it, but I don't know about the others.
[ Animal growls ]
I think they might only like me when I bring them food.
This is crazy that we're standing here watching all this. It really is.
Maybe we can put our -- our name on the map this season. Yeah.
I definitely don't think I'd be here
without my parents or my family,
the people that have encouraged me along the way,
especially my grandmother.
[ Voice breaking ] She battled cancer for over 20 years.
She would even skip her treatments
to come out to my shows.
[ Sniffles ]
My grandmother was the most amazing woman I have ever known,
and I miss her so much.
I'm always gonna keep going,
because that's what she would want me to do.
For the blind auditions,
I'm singing "God Only Knows" by For King and Country.
Me and my grandmother actually love this artist,
so it's really exciting getting to sing one of their songs.
If a chair turned for me, it would absolutely change my life.
I have never done anything like this before.
Good luck, guys. Thank you.
I'm gonna watch with you. Hi. Hi.
Kirbi: I want this opportunity to prove myself to me
and to the rest of the world that I do have what it takes,
and I can do this.
I am ready to get 'er done.
*
* Hmmmm *
* Wide awake while the world is sound asleepin' *
* Too afraid of what might show up while you're dreamin' *
* Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you *
* Nobody, nobody would believe you *
* God only knows what you've been through *
* God only knows what they say about you *
* God only knows how it's killing you *
* But there's a kind of love that God only knows * Aah! Yes!
* God only knows what you've been through *
* God only knows what they say about you *
* God only knows the real you *
* 'Cause there's a kind of love that God only knows *
* For the lonely, for the ashamed *
* The misunderstood, and the ones to blame *
* What if we could start over, we could start over *
* We could start over *
* There's a kind of love that God only knows *
* God only knows *
* There's a kind of love that God only knows *
Whoa. * Where to find you *
* God only knows how to break through *
* God only knows the real you *
* There's a kind of love that God only knows *
[ Cheers and applause ]
Wow, wow, wow.
Whoo-hoo!
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Oh, my goodness.
Oh, my God.
She's got a one, two...
three and to the four. Three and to the four.
Lord, have mercy on my soul.
[ Laughs ]
Wow. What is your name, and where are you from?
I'm Kirbi, I'm 24, and I'm from Florence, Alabama.
Niall: Wow.
Kirbi, we wait all day for voices like yours.
This is absolutely incredible.
From second one, I was all in.
The vocal delivery you just gave there
was next level. Thank you.
And I have a feeling you would look very cute in this.
Kirbi: Oh, Lord.
[ Chuckles ]
With these beautiful hoodies,
we've had some major success in this show in previous seasons.
So while they're talking to you, just have me just sat here
at the back of your mind. Alright. Okay.
'Cause I'll take care of you. Don't worry about that.
Welcome to "The Voice."
Thank you. Thank y'all.
Kirbi, how are you?
I'm doing good, Miss Reba. How are you?
Reba: I am doing good.
What is your favorite genre of music to sing?
I grew up singing country, blues,
so, you know, we got that in common a little bit. Uh-huh.
But my faith is a big part of who I am, too.
So I was so excited to come on here
and share that with you guys.
Wow. You've got the whole package.
You're absolutely beautiful.
You sing absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
You sound very grounded for as young as you are.
We're so proud to have you here.
Best of luck to you. Thank you.
Hi, Kirbi. I'm Michael. Hi. Hello.
My faith is really important to me, too.
I love that you chose that song.
I love your control. I love your tone.
I feel like if I turned on the radio and I heard you,
I would know it was Kirbi.
There's nothing that can stop you from singing all kinds
of genres, from jazz to pop to country, any of it.
There's like a rock rasp in there, as well,
at the end of your phrases that was really cool.
I think I'm a good coach,
and I'd love you to consider joining Team Michael.
Congrats, Kirbi. Absolutely.
How are you, Sister Kirbi?
I'm doing good. How are you, Snoop?
I'm just fine.
I want your mother to come on stage.
You want my -- Oh. Come on, Mom!
Mom, come on stage.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Your mother did such an amazing job with keeping you grounded
and raising you the right way,
Thank you. and she should be commended.
So that's why I want her to stand by your side
while I say what I'm-a say to you.
The music that you chose and the way
that you standing on your faith is beautiful.
The world that we live in right now is so much negativity,
and for you to stand for what's right,
I applaud you for that.
And no matter what team you pick,
you're part of a real family that is strong in faith.
Mama, you did an amazing job.
Thank you so much. And so did you, Kirbi.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Well, this is the time we ask, Kirbi,
who would you like to be your coach this season?
Woman: Niall! [ Audience shouting ]
[ Chappell Roan's "The Giver" playing ]
Niall!
I think the coach that... Woman: Niall!
Niall!
...I would like to work with --
*
I'm gonna go with Niall.
* 'Cause you ain't got to tell me * Yes!
* It's just in my nature, so take it like a taker *
Let's go, Coach Niall!
Niall: Hello. * 'Cause, baby, I'm a giver *
Niall: Kirbi had, like, a super interesting voice.
It was, like, soft in places. It was piercing in others.
[ Sighs ]
I was on a bit of a losing streak,
but I seem to be coming out on top.
I was straight in. Straight in.
Kirbi: Niall's such a good coach, because he's kind of
stood where I stood before.
He's gonna be able to coach me through the nerves.
She's in great hands.
We're halfway there in the process,
and I'm really happy with Team Niall. Come on!
I've got a bit of everything in there.
She was good.
Yeah, she's real good.
You could listen to that stuff forever.
Niall Horan, all the little girls in the audience --
[High-pitched] "Niall! Niall!"
[ Normal voice ] And I gotta fight against all that?
Your team sucks, Niall.
[ Laughter ]
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