The Voice Season 26 Blind Auditions (October 8): Every Chair Turn

The Blind Auditions continue in Season 26 of NBC's The Voice as the four Coaches —  Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé — curate their teams of musical talent ahead of the Battles. 

For the sake of your convenience, NBC Insider will be recapping all the Blind Auditions, breaking them down by the four musical squads that will eventually go head-to-head in the coming weeks. Be sure to check back in for weekly updates after new episodes of The Voice air Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC and next day on Peacock.

“It’s not [about] how they look or how they sound, it's what do we feel when they're performing?” McEntire said about how she picks Artists. “Are we inspired? Do we feel something? I will turn in a heartbeat for somebody that makes me feel something—cry, or laugh—but I've got to feel something. A lot of people can sing. How many people can touch your heart when they sing? That's what we're looking for, and it's an eclectic group of entertainers and singers that we've chosen. It's maybe not the fanciest, or maybe the youngest, but it's who touched our hearts.”

She also said to Newsweek about doing the show, "It's a well-oiled machine, so getting in at this time is marvelous. Everybody knows the game plan, from the crew, the producers. Everybody on the show is so nice, so sweet, and have been so helpful. I'm loving it." 

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Every Artist who got a chair turn during The Voice Season 26 Blind Auditions Night 4 (October 8, 2024) 

Team Reba

Reba McEntire during The Voice Season 26 Episode 1. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC

Jaukeem Fortson 

Song choice: "Easy On Me"

13-Year-Old Jaukeem Fortson's Unbelievable Performance of "Easy On Me" | The Voice Blind Auditions

Kevin James Graham 

Song choice: "Ain’t No Sunshine"

Kevin James Graham Shocks Coach Reba with "Stay with Me" | The Voice Blind Auditions | NBC

Team Snoop

Snoop Dogg during The Voice Season 26 Episode 1. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC

Michael Alexandersson 

Song choice: "Ain’t That a Kick in The Head"

Michael Alexandersson Charms with "Ain't That a Kick In the Head" | The Voice Blind Auditions | NBC

Christina Eagle 

Song choice: "Wildflowers & Wild Horses”

Coach Snoop Can't Resist Turning for Christina Eagle's "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" | The Voice

Team Bublé

Michael Bublé during The Voice Season 26 Episode 1. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC

J.Paul 

Song choice: "I Keep Forgettin" 

J.Paul Keeps It Bold and Groovy Performing "I Keep Forgettin'" | The Voice Blind Auditions | NBC

Jamison Puckett 

Song choice: "Faithfully"

Jamison Puckett Takes His Chance with His Cover of "Faithfully" | The Voice Blind Auditions | NBC

Shye 

Song choice: "Superman (It’s Not Easy)"

17-Year-Old Shye's Four-Chair Turn Performance of "Superman" | The Voice Blind Auditions | NBC

Team Gwen

Gwen Stefani appears during Season 26, Episode 1 of The Voice. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC

Sloane Simon 

Song choice: "Unwritten"

Sloane Simon Sweetly Sings "Unwritten" and Dedicates It to Her Father | Voice Blind Auditions | NBC

Gabrielle Zabosky

Song choice: "Mr. Know It All"

Gabrielle Zabosky Blows the Coaches Away and Wins Four-Chair Turn | The Voice Blind Auditions | NBC