Addison Agen

NBC’s The Voice reveals Season 13 finalists

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Written by Giavanna Foster

On Tuesday, four singers advanced to The Voice‘s season 13 finale. Here’s the scoop:

Addison Agen, 16, is one of the youngest finalists. Her audition song was “Jolene” by Dolly Parton. She sang this song with emotional vocals. Adam Levine and Miley Cyrus were impressed, so they turned their chairs for her.

“Addison, you’re one of my favorite singers… One of the most talented people since Danielle Bradbury. You’re one of the most talented people we’ve had at any age. I’m your biggest fan,” Levine commented.

Miley Cyrus added that she can relate to Agen because she has also experienced heartbreak. To add, Cyrus heard the cracks in Agen’s voice.

“I’ve had cracks in my voice since I was 16 years old,” Cyrus added.

Levine and Cyrus saw her potential as a singer and performer. Initially, Agen was a singer on Team Miley. After receiving a double steal, Agen is on Team Adam.

 

She advanced to the finale after singing Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Agen sings with sentimental and emotional vocals as the orchestral strings harmonize with her vocals. Now, Agen’s semifinals performance has 569k YouTube views.

 

 

Chloe Kohanski, 23, sang Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” during her audition. Her signature strong, raspy, rock n’ roll vocals stood out. Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Blake Shelton turned for Kohanski during the audition. Kohanski is from Tennessee and loves the sound of psychadelic rock. Blake Shelton accurately predicted that Chloe will be in the finale. He also commented that Kohanski has a unique sound.

“I love the lower register… my favorite was when you opened up. Your voice cracked, shredded… I would love to have you on my team so bad,” Shelton said.

Jennifer Hudson added that Kohanski has a stage presence and power.

“Your vibe is so cool… Made me want to be your friend… Your presence and voice… I saw a superstar. I feel the connection,” Hudson added.

Initially, Chloe Kohanski was on Team Miley. Now, Kohanski is a singer on Team Blake.

Kohanski advanced to the finale after she sang Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is”. This performance received 895k YouTube views. Kohanski belts out the words to the upbeat, contemporary pop track as the acoustic band harmonizes with their instruments.

 

 

Red Marlow sang “Swingin” by John Anderson during the Blind Auditions. Miley Cyrus and Blake Shelton turned for Marlow, who is from Alabama. Marlow’s audition has 1.1M YouTube views. Marlow talked about the first time he met Shelton in Alabama.

“Does everybody know each other in the South?” Levine asked.
“A little bit,” Marlow responded.

Then Levine asked Shelton how many people he knew. Blake said he knows everybody.

“To have a guy like you that wants to represent country music from ear you and I grew up in… That’s exciting to me. I would love to see you get the opportunity you deserve, man,” Shelton commented.

Red Marlow is on Team Blake. His unique country sound shows in each performance.

Marlow advanced to the finale after singing Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain”. Red’s strong vocals were accompanied by soft strings and backup singers. The white lights and black background matched the emotional mood of this song. Marlow’s semifinals performance has 185k YouTube views.

 

Brooke Simpson is this season’s first four-chair turn. Simpson is featured in an article including singers who received four-chair turns. For more information, click here.

Simpson was the last performer in the first episode. Simpson sang Demi Lovato’s “Stone Cold” with powerful vocals and emotional depth. Simpson received a standing ovation after her soulful performance, which has 5.2M views. Brooke Simpson said that she is mainly inspired by her mother. All coaches agreed that Brooke is a special artist. Adam said that Simpson’s ability to sing soulfully with proficiency and power is hard to find. He added that Brooke could potentially win the competition. Also, Cyrus predicted that Brooke would win on her team. Brooke Simpson is a singer on Team Miley.

Brooke Simpson advanced to finale after singing Journey’s “Faithfully”. This lively performance features acrobats and backup dancers. Brooke’s powerhouse vocals shine as she sings to piano accompaniment in beginning. The guitars and drums build up after the first chorus. Simpson’s semifinals performance received 640k YouTube views.

 

The Voice’s season 13 finale will broadcast live at 8/7c on NBC. The winner will be revealed on Tuesday, December 19. Who will win season 13? Vote in our poll below.

The Voice: Addison Agen sings Britney Spears hit, advances to semifinals

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Addison Agen advanced to The Voice semifinals after singing a Britney Spears cover. Here’s the scoop:

Addison Agen performed “Lucky” by Britney Spears. She sang a slower, acoustic version of the song. Her performance was filled with emotional vocal runs that showcased her artistry. Agen sang with strong vocals as colorful lighting and an acoustic band surrounded her. Then, she received a round of applause from the audience.

Addison Agen advanced to The Voice‘s semifinals after she performed the Britney Spears cover. The Voice‘s season 13 semifinalists are Adam Cunningham, Addison Agen, Davon Fleming, Chloe Kohanski, Noah Mac, Red Marlow, Keisha Renee, and Brooke Simpson.

Next week, The Voice semifinalists will perform live. Only four singers will advance to the Season 13 finale. The Voice airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8/7c. Stay tuned.

The Voice: Anthony Alexander sings Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”, Season 13’s Top 12 Reveal

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The Voice’s playoffs aired on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Anthony Alexander covered Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” during the playoffs. The Top 12 singers of season 13 were revealed during NBC’s three-day television program. Here’s the scoop:

The Voice’s playoffs showcased a diverse range of talented singers and performances. Anthony Alexander, on Team Adam, sang Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” with raw and emotional vocals. This Ed Sheeran hit is #2 on iTunes’s top songs charts and a trending search.

 

All four coaches agreed that Anthony Alexander is a talented singer. Adam Levine praised Alexander’s performance, stating that he has tremendous potential. Miley Cyrus said that Alexander did a good job. Jennifer Hudson commented that Alexander’s voice is beautiful. To add, Blake Shelton detected Alexander’s nerves during this performance.

The Voice’s season 13 playoffs were taped on August 31 and September 1. Noah Mac’s performance was featured as a sneak peek. Click here to watch this performance. 

Because The Voice’s season 13 playoffs were prerecorded, fans could not vote to save their favorite singer from elimination. In the absence of a viewer voting component, the coaches chose the Top 12 singers. All coaches picked three singers from their teams.

After the three-day playoffs telecast, only twelve singers were safe from elimination. Fan favorite Anthony Alexander was eliminated during the live playoffs. Alexander has gained social media fans and has a bright future ahead of him. On November 30, he will be performing at The Federal in North Hollywood. For more information, click here.

The Top 12 singers of season 13 were chosen during the playoffs. See the following list:

Team Adam: Addison Agen, Adam Cunningham, Jon Mero
Team Miley: Ashland Craft, Janice Freeman, Brooke Simpson
Team Jennifer: Davon Fleming, Shi’Ann Jones, Noah Mac
Team Blake: Chloe Kohanski, Red Marlow, Keisha Renee

What are your thoughts on Season 13’s Top 12 singers? Comment below.

Missed The Voice’s season 13 Playoffs? Click here to watch the episodes.

NBC’s The Voice airs at 8/7c on Mondays and Tuesdays. Stay tuned.

 

The Voice: Addison Agen receives double steal during Battles, Knockouts Preview

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During The Voice‘s battles, Addison Agen received a double steal. At the end of this article, we will show a preview of The Voice‘s Knockouts. Here’s the scoop:

The Voice‘s season 13 battle rounds were filled with a wide range of talent as well as unexpected steals. Addison Agen and Karli Webster performed Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” on Team Miley. Now, this performance has 1M YouTube views. The coaches commented about the unique stage presence and vocal talent of both singers. Miley Cyrus said Webster was the winner of this battle. Suddenly, Agen received a double steal from Adam Levine and Jennifer Hudson. Both singers advanced to The Voice‘s knockouts. Missed The Voice‘s battle rounds? Click here to watch the episodes.

Only 32 singers remain in The Voice‘s competition. The blue italicized names are singers who were stolen from another team. Here is the full list:

Team Adam: Addison Agen, Anthony Alexander, Dennis Drummond, Dylan Gerard, Emily Luther, Jon Mero, Hannah Mrozak, Adam Pearce

Team Blake: Adam Cunningham, Anna Catherine DeHart, Kathrina Feigh, Mitchell Lee, Red Marlow, Keisha Renee, Megan Rose, Esera Tuaolo

Team Miley: Ashland Craft, Whitney Fenimore, Moriah Formica, Janice Freeman, Chloe Kohanski, Stephan Marcellus, Brooke Simpson, Karli Webster

Team Jennifer: Davon Fleming, Lucas Holliday, Shi’Ann Jones, Eric Lyn, Noah Mac, Jeremiah Miller, Katrina Rose, Chris Weaver

On Monday, October 30, The Voice’s first knockout rounds will air live. Multi-platinum artist Kelly Clarkson will advise all of the teams. Only four total steals are available in this round. All coaches can only steal one singer. The singers will perform a song of their choice. Also, The Voice‘s knockouts will feature live surprises and a double steal.

NBC’s The Voice airs at 8/7c on Mondays and Tuesdays. Stay tuned.

Update: YouTube posted The Voice’s knockout playlist, featuring performances from all of the season 13 competitors. Click here to watch all of the performances.

Update: Addison Agen advanced to the finale. Click here for more information.