I'm a sucker for singing competitions. I'll admit it, I have no shame. Catch me on a Tuesday, with a glass of wine in my hand, some popcorn in the other, while crying my eyes out from how beautiful the contestant's voice is. I don't know what it is, honestly. I think it's just the fact that they have so much courage to face thousands of people and sing for them as if it's nothing.
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I mean, can you imagine being up there on stage? In front of not just audience members, but Blake Shelton!? Or maybe Alicia Keys? My gosh, I would melt right then and there. Cry, and then melt. Maybe melt and then cry. Anyway, my point is, that I love singing competitions shows. Which is why I decided to show you some of the best auditions I have seen, because why not. Everyone loves good music right? Here are some of my favorite ones (in no particular order) that I have come across! Which one's yours?
1. Stephanie Skipper- Piece By Piece
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This was a bold, bold move for Skipper! She decided to sing "Piece By Piece" by Kelly Clarkson, who began to cry as soon as she recognized the song. It's always tough to sing a song that was written by one of the coaches. Skipper nailed it, 100 percent. Team Blake for the win.
2. Wé McDonald- Feeling Good
My gosh! The moment this woman sang her first note I was hooked! So much soul, so much power! No wonder she got all the coaches to turn around instantly.
3. Sawyer Fredericks: I'm A Man of Constant Sorrow
Sawyer, oh Sawyer. It only took six seconds for the judges to turn around and boy, oh boy. They had a reason. That voice oozes out soul!
4. Anthony Riley- I Got You (I Feel Good)
Funk galore! This man knew what he was doing the moment he began singing. Immediately all four coaches turned around, shocking Christina, Pharrell, Blake and Adam.
5. Lauren Diaz- If I Ain't Got You
Once again, we got a contestant singing a coaches' song! Alicia Keys was stunned when she heard the intro, and even more when Diaz began to sing. Diaz's voice is so smooth that she should make a lullaby album. Of course, I don't need to say what coach she went with..right?
6. Hannah Goebel- If I Ain't Got You
Yes, "If I Aint Got You" again, because honestly, it's an amazing song. But then again, this voice is amazing too. So it's all overall amazing. It always makes me so happy to see the coaches so excited when they like the version of their song being sung.
7. Jaclyn Lovey- Can't Help Falling In Love
The most angelic voice of all angelic voices! Elvis would be really proud. If I was a judge, I would have turned around instantly.
8. Maddison Mcn
amara- I Will Always Love You
McNamara's rendition of "I Will Always Love You" really touched my soul. This audition is actually from The Voice Australia, which if you haven't watched any singers...I recommend you get to YouTube!
9. Sandy Redd- River
Watch the whole thing...watch it now! But, that Face Kelly Clarkson makes at 1:11...that exactly what I felt through the whole audition. Actually, you know what, I was Kelly throughout this whole thing. Excuse me while I go practice in the mirror. I want this woman's confidence ASAP!
10. Rayshun LaMarr- Don't Stop Believing
I was so surprised hearing this man's voice as soon as the song came on. I was even more surprised that Keys turned around four seconds in! "Don't Stop Believin'," Rasyshun, you're going places!
11. Genesis Diaz- Praying
The lungs on this woman are incredible! You can definitely feel the pain in her voice. Chills all around. I have to admit, I was pretty scared nobody was going to turn around. But leave it to Adam to save the day!
12. Christina Grimmie- Wrecking Ball
Taking it back to 2014, with the amazing Christina Grimmie. This definitely is one of the most powerful auditions I have seen. Grimmie, unfortunately, passed away in 2016 after being shot in a murder-suicide while signing autographs following a concert in Orlando, Fla.
12. Jordan Smith- Chandelier
Jordan Smith is insanely talented! Everyone was so shocked when they turned around, and it's easy to see why! Adam chose right because Smith was actually the winner of that season! Easily...top five audition of all time!
13. Ryleigh Modig- When The Party's Over
Ryleigh Modig sang a beautiful rendition of Billie Eilish's hit, and let me tell you, it was so wonderful. Her voice is so delicate and effortless, as she balances both her high and lower pitch. The 18 year old was a contestant on Season 20 and was a member of Team Kelly but was stolen by Legend.
