“Incredible Talent!” — The Voice Viewers Applaud Austyn Stancil’s Blind Audition Performance

Season 26 of The Voice premiered its latest episode on Monday, September 30, 2024. In the Blind Auditions, Part 2, an exciting lineup of contestants stepped onto the stage, eager to impress the coaches and secure a coveted spot on a team.

During this episode, coaches Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Michael Bublé showcased their distinct strategies to attract talented artists. Reba was left blocked, while Snoop Dogg felt compelled to hit the Coach Replay button after an inspiring performance.

The standout of the night was Austyn Stancil, a 34-year-old singer who captivated all four judges with his rendition of Smokey Robinson’s “Ooo Baby Baby.”As soon as Austyn finished, the coaches engaged in a spirited competition to sway his decision. Ultimately, Austyn chose Gwen as his mentor.

Fans of The Voice flooded social media platform X to praise Austyn’s impressive vocal talent.

“Wow, Austyns has fantastic range! Four chair turn and Gwen got him,”a fan wrote.

“Wow Austyns…Four Chair Turn!!!”another fan commented.

“Austyns got a four-chair turn!”a netizen tweeted.

Numerous fans praised Austyn’s vocal range and musicality, asserting he rightfully earned the four-chair turn and showcased potential to win the competition.

“Austins could win this. That range! 4 chairs turned, too,”a user reacted.

“I love Austyns’s voice!! Beautiful!! He didn’t have a strong start, but halfway through that song, which is one of my mom’s favorites, he did AWESOME!”a person commented.

“Wow! This range is insane! Austyns is special!”another fan wrote.

“Austyns Stancil blowing kisses to the crowd, showmanship, starting high up in his falsetto, clean and clear. Great breath support and then some really impressive highs. Chills! Very impressive,”one user tweeted.

Unfortunately, some viewers felt Austyns made a mistake selecting Gwen as his coach.

“Oh Austins you picked the worst person,”a person reacted.

“Austyns, Gwen is gonna drop you in the battle rounds for Rowdy,”another netizen commented.

The Voice Contestant Austyn Stancil Dedicated His Performance to His Late Father

34-year-old Oakland resident Austyn dedicated his soulful performance to his late father, who passed away in 2023, as well as to his three daughters, stating, “They motivate me.”Before taking the stage, Austyn reflected on how his father taught him the values of manhood and fatherhood. He expressed a wish that his father could witness his performance.

Not only did he want to honor his father’s memory, but he also aspired to be a role model for his daughters.

“I gotta get a Chair turn,”Austyns noted.

Despite a slow start, the coaches eventually pressed their buttons one after another, while Austyn’s mother, Christine, and brother, CJ, cheered him on from the sidelines. Austyn revealed that classic music appreciation stemmed from his mother, who was a church director in Paola, Kansas. When she needed a soloist, she invited Austyn to step up, marking the beginning of his musical journey.

Impressed by Austyn’s audition, Michael expressed curiosity about the limits of his vocal capabilities. Michael commended Austyn for his smooth transitions between high and low notes. Meanwhile, Gwen remarked:

“You’re so good in each part of your voice. That made me turn. It’s technically great, but how do we find who you are? I think that’s something I could help you with if you were on Team Gwen.”

To win over Austyn, Reba flaunted her season 25 triumph, while Snoop Dogg brought his rhyming skills into play.

“Now that you’ve heard the rest, you can hear from the best. Nonetheless, you could be with the ‘S’ and have his [holding up the Death Row Records necklace] laying on your chest,”he said.

In the end, Gwen managed to persuade The Voice contestant to join Team Gwen, citing her extensive experience on the show over the past nine years. Although Snoop Dogg was disappointed to lose Austyn to Gwen, he remained optimistic about the possibility of stealing him in the future episodes.

The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 PM ET on NBC.

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