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Queen Latifah Lands Star Singer Kayleigh Mathews After Fierce Battle
7 Oct
Summary
- Kayleigh Mathews earned a four-chair turn during her blind audition.
- All four coaches vied for the country singer after her performance.
- Mathews ultimately chose Queen Latifah as her coach for the season.
Country singer Kayleigh Mathews captivated the coaches on The Voice, securing a four-chair turn during her blind audition. The talented vocalist impressed Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green with her commanding voice and country roots, prompting a fierce battle among them.
Levine lauded Mathews' magnificent talent and potential for strategic growth, while Latifah described her performance as a spiritual, church-like experience. Green praised her rendition of a Vince Gill song, reminiscing about his Alabama upbringing. Clarkson highlighted their shared connection through a duet with Gill.
Despite the coaches' passionate pitches and Green's attempt to block Levine, Mathews made her decision based on her heart and gut feeling. She announced her choice to be coached by Queen Latifah, leaving the coach surprised and excited to work with a country artist. The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes available on Peacock the next day.
