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Country Star Shocks Coaches by Choosing Niall Horan on 'The Voice'
1 Oct, 2025
Summary
- 20-year-old contestant chooses Niall Horan over Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé
- Horan "stole a country music artist off the queen of country"
- McEntire says "country artists do very well on The Voice" and she needs to "get her game up"
On the latest episode of 'The Voice', a 20-year-old country singer named Kayleigh Clark took the stage and wowed the coaches with her performance. Veteran country star Reba McEntire, along with Michael Bublé, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg, all turned their chairs in hopes of getting Clark on their respective teams.
In the end, much to the surprise of the coaches, Clark chose to join Horan's team rather than McEntire's. Horan was "in complete shock" at landing the talented country artist, saying he "stole a country music artist off the queen of country." McEntire, meanwhile, admitted she was "shocked" by Clark's decision, acknowledging that "country artists do very well on The Voice" and that she needs to "get her game up" to better compete for those types of contestants.
The decision highlights the growing popularity of country music on the show, with artists from the genre proving to be strong contenders. It remains to be seen how Clark will fare under Horan's coaching, but her bold choice has certainly shaken up the competition.
