On The voice, four-chair turns are a dream. Grace Bello is allowed to dream.
Bello, 21, originally from Cibilio, Texas, recently moved to Lacey, Washington. Now she’s in America’s sweet spot.
When Bello performed Justin Bieber’s “Ghost” in the blind auditions, the response was positive and immediate.
John Legend shot two lines. Then Blake Shelton did a U-turn and a cornering frenzy.
“It was amazing, because so many times we’ll have singers with these big, huge voices on the show and they do really well,” remarks Legend. “But, we also had these singers who were much more subtle. In fact, I won with a singer like that in my first season here. Her name was Maelyn. I heard that from you too. You have so much control and your tone is so beautiful.
When asked if she played an instrument, Grace said she was learning the keys.
“I used to play a small keyboard in my day,” notes Legend. And then the sales pitch: “I think we can make great music on this show, and I’d like to coach you.”
Stefani explains: “It’s really rare for someone to show so many aspects of their voice, or even have so many aspects of their voice. You were able to get tender with your voice and really listen to the lyrics of what you’re saying.
The No Doubt singer then gave her best pitch. “It’s also rare for someone so young, and I think you would fit in really, really well on the Gwen team. There’s really no one in my team who can race like you. There really is no one like you on my team.
Camila Cabello was the only judge who knew the number by heart. “I was like, ‘Oooh, she’s singing a Justin Bieber song, so I guess she likes pop music.’ I would really love to explore the song choices with you.
Gwen chimed in, “And I love Justin Bieber!”
Of course, they all do.
Camila then compares Grace to Ariana Grande. Bello says she’s Sicilian, to which Gwen says she’s also Italian and John says he got married in Italy. Everyone wants a piece of Grace, who also happens to be Cuban.
“I have no idea what I am. Maybe Italian? jokes Shelton.
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