Chance the Rapper did a victory dance after four-chairing singer Val T. Webb to complete his team on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice on NBC.
The 30-year-old coach was particularly thrilled when he defeated 45-year-old John Legend, who lobbied hard for Val to join his team.
“I can’t believe it,” Chance said. ‘I feel so bad for John. I’m officially the four-chair king.’
Chance ran to the stage and hugged Val T. Webb, who received a standing ovation and had all the coaches turning around for her after her performance of Deborah Cox’s song Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here.
Val, 43, from New Braunfels, Texas, hugged Chance, who performed an energetic dance after completing his team.
Chance the Rapper did a victory dance after four-chairing singer Val T. Webb to complete his team on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice on NBC
Before she made her choice, the coaches fought to get Val on their teams.
“Val, I’m so happy for you because I see the joy on your face and the little relief,” John said. “It’s very difficult to do this audition, but you handled it with such poise and grace.”
Val said she sings background vocals professionally. She then brought out her son Joshua, who she said had been asking her to join the show for the past three years.
“I want to show my children that no matter where you are in your life, never stop pursuing your dreams,” Val said. ‘Never look at your age. Don’t look at something that could be a barrier for everyone.’
John told her it would be a pleasure to work with her.
“I think we can agree that this is something very special,” says Shay Mooney, 32, of Dan + Shay. “You have such a light.”
“You’re a star,” said Dan Smyers, 36. “You’re not a backup singer anymore.”
Chance told her he would like to work with her.
Val received a standing ovation and all the coaches stood up for her after her performance of the song Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here by Deborah Cox
“Val, I’m so happy for you because I see the joy on your face and the little relief,” John said. “It’s very difficult to do this audition, but you handled it with such poise and grace.”
Chance held up his team hat as he tried to get Val on his team
Val was the first to perform during the hour-long episode on NBC
“I think it’s so cool that you’re listening to your son too,” Chance said. ‘I really think we can experience special moments together.’
“I’ve been in the business a long time and you look like a beautiful woman who loves to sing to the Lord, just like me, and we would have a great time together,” said Reba McEntire, 68.
Val then announced that she had chosen Chance as her mentor.
“I chose Chance because I saw him in season 23,” Val said. “The way he helped mold and shape his artists was just incredible, and that’s what I look for in a coach. I’m looking for someone who can bring out all that creativity.’
Chance ran onto the stage and announced that his team was full.
“The hard part is over,” Chance said.
JoeWun Bee, 27, from Largo, Florida, took the stage next. He sang Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray. He said he chose that song to show his resilience and talked about how his family was homeless for a time. Unfortunately, none of the coaches turned around. Chance encouraged him to practice and come back.
Shay told him not to be frustrated.
“I’ve been in the business a long time and you look like a beautiful woman who loves to sing to the Lord, just like me, and we would have a great time together,” said Reba McEntire, 68.
“I chose Chance because I saw him in season 23,” Val said. “The way he helped mold and shape his artists was just incredible, and that’s what I look for in a coach. I’m looking for someone who can bring out all that creativity’
Chance and Val hugged after she chose him as her coach
JoeWun Bee, 27, from Largo, Florida, sang Over My Head (Cable Car) by the Fray
“This is just one twist in your journey,” Shay said. The no’s in my life have been the greatest moments of growth.’
Kyle Schuesler, 19, of Huntington Beach, California, wowed the coaches with his emotional version of Cold Play’s The Scientist. John immediately turned to him as Chance sang along. Dan + Shay and Reba also hit their buzzers for him.
“I love your voice,” Reba said. ‘It’s soothing. It’s soothing. Your falsetto was very smooth.”
“It was just a great performance from start to finish,” John said.
John told him that his wife Chrissy Teigen, 38, also grew up in Huntington Beach and told Kyle they went to the same high school.
“Sick performance,” Dan said. “I really love what you brought to the table.”
Shay said they would be great coaches for them. In the end, Kyle chose Dan + Shay.
“Kyle put the icing on our team cake,” Shay said.
Kyle Schuesler, 19, from Huntington Beach, California, wowed the coaches with his emotional version of Cold Play’s The Scientist
Dan + Shay landed Kyle for their team
L. Rodgers, 34, from Baltimore, Maryland, impressed the coaches with her singing of the Rolling Stones hit Wild Horses. Reba was convinced by her powerful performance and signed her up for her team.
“I grew up with a musician as a parent,” L. Rodgers said. ‘My father is a professional guitarist. He’s been in bands all my life.’
She said she only recently learned she was autistic.
“I see patterns in everything,” L. Rodgers said. “Life has been so much better since I found out.”
L. Rodgers was stunned when Reba turned around.
“You touched my soul my entire life,” L.Rodgers said. “My wife and I are currently rewatching Reba.”
Reba gave her a hug.
“I think she’s great,” Reba said. “She was supposed to be on my team.”
L. Rodgers, 34, from Baltimore, Maryland, impressed the coaches with her singing of the Rolling Stones hit Wild Horses
Raina Chan, 14, of Stafford, Virginia, had hoped to get a chair turn. She sang Lady Gaga’s Hold My Hand, but none of the coaches turned around. John encouraged her to keep performing and working on her craft.
Olivia Rubini’s performance of Linda Ronstadt’s song Long Long Time earned her the final spot on John’s team. She couldn’t believe it when John turned around.
Olivia, 24, from Wilmington, Delaware, was the final participant in the Blind Auditions. She said her father was a music producer and she learned from him growing up.
“I think you’re a star,” Chance said.
“I would buy your album today,” Shay said.
Olivia Rubini’s performance of Linda Ronstadt’s song Long Long Time earned her the final spot on John’s team
John completed his team when Olivia became the final participant in the Blind Auditions
“Olivia, I’m so glad I didn’t have to fight these people for you,” John said.
“It would have been a fight,” Chance said.
John took the stage and sang “Welcome to Team Legend.” I’m John Legend.’
The Voice returns Monday on NBC.