New The Voice coach Reba McEntire is getting comfortable in her red chair as the Season 24 Battle Rounds are fully underway. As a three-time Voice adviser dating all the way back to Season 1, Reba is in her element, putting her decades of experience to good use. Despite not always enjoying the audition process, Reba is willing to offer honest criticism to her contestants, delivering her critiques in a kind and gentle way. During the Battle Rounds, Reba mentored contestants Alison Albrecht and Angelina Nazarian, providing them with guidance on a performance of Lauren Daigle’s “You Say.” She instructed them to bring a ball of energy and convey the emotion of the song to the audience. However, during the actual performance, the contestants became nervous and forgot what they had been taught. Reba mildly scolded them, emphasizing the importance of portraying emotion to the audience. Ultimately, Alison was chosen to move on to the Knockout Rounds.
Reba also didn’t hesitate to offer guidance to singers from rival teams. When Team Niall’s contestants Julia Roome and Olivia Eden performed, Reba advised them to stay in the moment of the song and make eye contact with the audience. She commended Olivia’s standout voice and recognized Julia’s rare tone. Despite Julia’s voice not being perfectly suited for the song, she held her own and impressed the coaches with her adaptability.
While it remains to be seen how long Reba will remain on The Voice as a coach, it’s clear that she has made an impact on the show. Her experience, honesty, and guidance have been valuable to the contestants. Reba is slated to coach Season 25 next year, and Season 24’s Battle Rounds continue on Tuesday.
Among Monday’s other Battles:
TEAM GWEN: Jacquie Roar vs. BIAS, “Need a Favor”
BIAS and Jacquie, two unique country contestants, chose Gwen as their coach. Jacquie, a four-chair rocker, was the “obvious choice,” but BIAS stood out with his interesting and electric style. Gwen admitted underestimating BIAS’s singing ability and ultimately made the right choice. However, Reba ended up stealing Jacquie, shouting that she wanted her all along.
WINNER: Jacquie Roar / STOLEN: BIAS moves to Team Reba
TEAM NIALL: Julia Roome vs. Olivia Eden, “Kiss Me”
Julia and Olivia’s performance of the Sixpence None the Richer duet was a cute overload. Olivia’s standout voice caught the coaches’ attention, while Julia showcased her rare and captivating tone. Despite Julia’s voice not being perfectly suited for the song, she held her own and earned the victory.
WINNER: Julia Roome
TEAM LEGEND: Stee vs. Willie Gomez, “Tacones Rojas”
Stee and Willie delivered a powerful performance, impressing the coaches with their talent. While Stee’s voice was deemed perfect by Gwen, Willie stole the show with his entertainment value. John Legend struggled to make a decision, but ultimately chose Stee as the winner, surprising everyone by not stealing Willie.
WINNER: Stee
TEAM GWEN: Juliette Ojeda vs. Kristen Brown, “That’s the Way It Is”
Juliette, a Latin singer, and Kristen, a country singer, took on the challenge of Celine Dion’s song. While this was an odd pairing, both women showcased their talents. The coaches praised Kristen for her flexibility and noted Juliette’s lovely tone. Ultimately, Kristen was chosen as the winner.
WINNER: Kristen Brown
TEAM REBA: Ms. Monét vs. CORii, “New Attitude”
In a surprising Battle, Ms. Monét, an experienced background vocalist, faced off against CORii, a former Songland contestant. While Ms. Monét was expected to dominate, CORii showcased a new attitude and held her own against her powerhouse opponent. Reba admitted feeling stressed over the decision, but ultimately chose Ms. Monét as the winner. However, both Gwen and Niall swooped in to steal CORii.
WINNER: Ms. Monét / STOLEN: CORii moves to Team Gwen
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