Season 26 of The Voice kicked off on Monday, September 23, 2024, featuring a diverse group of singers eager to impress the judges and compete for the attractive $100,000 grand prize. While the monetary reward was appealing, the young talents primarily anticipated the invaluable coaching and mentorship opportunities available through the show.
This season welcomed two new coaches, alongside veteran Gwen Stefani and country star Reba McEntire. The new judges included Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé and famous West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg.
The four coaches set out to discover and recruit the most talented singers for their teams, hoping to advance deep into the competition and claim the championship title. During the initial episode of the blind auditions, one standout performer captivated the judges: 15-year-old Sydney Sterlace astounded them with her powerful interpretation of Olivia Rodrigo’s hit song drivers license.
Fans of The Voice took to X to share their compliments for Sydney’s musical prowess. While many congratulated her for moving on to the next round, others praised her exceptional talent.
“Wow! Sydney’s performance was beautiful!” a fan wrote.
“That was an incredible performance by Sydney Sterlace; it was one of the best performances of the night during the blind auditions this week,” another fan commented.
“Sydney is an amazing singer. I think Olivia Rodrigo should be one of the coaches,” a netizen tweeted.
Numerous fans of The Voice lauded Sydney for delivering such an impressive performance at just 15 years old.
“This 15-year-old girl Sydney on The Voice is SINGINGGG sheesh!!” a user reacted.
“Boy, at 15 years old, Sydney has a sweet voice,” one person commented.
“For her to be only 15, Sydney has an amazing voice!” another fan wrote.
“Up last tonight on #VoicePremiere is #SydneySterlace singing ‘Driver’s License’ by #OliviaRodrigo. It’s a 4-chair turn for this 15-year-old! Welcome Sydney to #TeamGwen. Congrats Sydney!!” one user tweeted.
Fans of The Voice continued to celebrate Sydney’s accomplishment.
“Wow Sydney!!! 4 Chair Turn….” a netizen reacted.
“Sydney Sterlace is so accessible, relatable, and easy on the ears. She built up those little runs and maintained control for the intimate moments, hitting such perfect transitions into her head voice. Wonderful performance,” another person wrote.
What Did the Coaches Say About Sydney Sterlace’s Blind Audition Performance on The Voice?
Shortly into her performance, Sydney garnered her first chair turn from Michael Bublé. Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg followed suit, with Reba McEntire taking a bit longer to evaluate her voice before also hitting her button, resulting in a spectacular four-chair turn.
Moved by her talent, Gwen, Michael, and Snoop stood in applause. The judges were astonished when Sydney revealed her age; Snoop Dogg even left his seat, shocked by her maturity. The coaches quickly began advocating for themselves, eager for Sydney to choose their respective teams.
Gwen praised Sydney’s tone, highlighting its similarity to Olivia Rodrigo’s, while asserting she could assist her in developing a unique style that would “be even more saturated with Sydney’s essence.”
“I know what you need. I’m like your mom right now. But, like, I’m the cool mom,” Gwen added.
Michael agreed with Gwen, noting that Sydney’s voice bore a striking resemblance to Olivia Rodrigo. He regarded this not as a negative but hoped to guide her on a journey to discover her true voice.
Snoop expressed that he hadn’t encountered anyone with a voice as impressive as Sydney; while he wanted to mentor her, he wondered what additional insights he could provide given her already remarkable abilities.
Reba jokingly offered to be Sydney’s “grandmom,”playfully challenging Gwen’s claim to be her “mom.”In a bid to stand out among the other coaches, Gwen even brought a kitten on stage, naming it after Sydney, which surprised everyone in the studio. After careful consideration, the 15-year-old finally selected Gwen as her coach.
The Voice Season 26 airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8 PM ET on NBC.
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