Ep 1. Blind Auditions Premiere, Night 1
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- September 25, 2017
- 393 min
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7.2 (37)
The thirteenth season of the popular American singing competition television show, The Voice, premiered with a Blind Auditions Premiere, Night 1 episode. In this episode, the show's celebrity coaches - Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, and Blake Shelton - listened to performances of hopeful singers who were vying for a chance to compete for the title and a recording contract with a major music label.
The episode began with a montage of auditions from various singers, showing just how diverse and talented the pool of contestants was. The coaches also gave some insight into their strategies for selecting contestants and what they were looking for in a performer.
First up was a 22-year-old singer named Mitchell Lee, who performed the classic hit "Hold My Hand" by Hootie & the Blowfish. His strong vocals and confident stage presence impressed the coaches, and they were quick to turn their chairs around and vie for him. After some banter and attempts to win him over to their team, Mitchell ultimately chose to join Team Blake.
Next was a 28-year-old singer, Chris Weaver, who dazzled the coaches with his powerful rendition of "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding. Jennifer and Miley both turned their chairs, and the coaches engaged in some playful banter as they tried to convince Chris to join their respective teams. In the end, he chose to join Team Jennifer.
One of the standout performances of the night came from a young woman named Moriah Formica. The 16-year-old rocked the stage with her rendition of "Crazy on You" by Heart, showcasing her impressive range and energy. Adam and Miley both turned their chairs, and their passionate pleas to Moriah to join their teams left her with a tough decision to make. Ultimately, Moriah chose to join Team Miley.
Other standout performers of the night included a 35-year-old singer named Esera Tuaolo, who impressed the coaches with his version of "Rise Up" by Andra Day, and a 20-year-old singer named Addison Agen, who wowed the coaches with her hauntingly beautiful version of "Jolene" by Dolly Parton. They both joined Team Blake and Team Adam, respectively.
Throughout the episode, viewers were treated to both heartwarming and humorous moments. The coaches playfully bantered with one another, shared their own experiences as singers, and gave advice to the contestants. The contestants themselves ranged from professionals who had been in the industry for years to everyday people who were taking a chance on chasing their dreams.
In all, the Blind Auditions Premiere, Night 1 episode of The Voice season 13 showcased a diverse range of talent and left viewers excited to see what the rest of the season has in store. With passionate coaches and talented singers, it's sure to be an exciting competition.