When you watch the blind auditions on “The Voice,” you hear a lot of diverse and amazing talent that makes you wonder “Why haven’t I heard of these people before?” But sometimes you see a name that’s very familiar and you brag to everyone else watching “I know who that is!” For those of us who have been writing about the industry, watching Meghan Linsey‘s blind audition during this week’s Season 8 premiere was one of those moments.
The former female half of Steel Magnolia has been making her own mark in Country this past year with her solo debut EP (read my review HERE). But for the audition, she brought out her inner power balladeer with a soulful rendition of the 1970s rock hit “Love Hurts.”
Love wasn’t hurting for Meghan after that performance! She turned all but, shockingly, Blake Shelton‘s chair and joined Team Pharrell.
Check out the performance here and see Blake explain why it was better that he didn’t end up vying for his friend and former tourmate.
Meghan was feeling the love on Twitter from her fans:
@meghanlinsey I was so excited for your performance I am so happy you’re on the show! Can’t wait to see more of you xo
— Candidly Carlos (@TheCarlosCeja) February 24, 2015
@meghanlinsey I’ve been a fan of you since Steel Magnolia and will continue to follow you through your journey on @NBCTheVoice good luck❤️
— Elizabeth Sparks (@Liz_Sparks96) February 24, 2015
@meghanlinsey I’ve been a fan of you since Steel Magnolia and will continue to follow you through your journey on @NBCTheVoice good luck❤️
— Elizabeth Sparks (@Liz_Sparks96) February 24, 2015
So excited to see one of my fave artists on The Voice @meghanlinsey!! Saw Steel Magnolia 3x and met her. Amazing!! pic.twitter.com/0G3nVlkUkJ
— Breanna (@breannamf) February 24, 2015
And her fellow artists took notice too!
Atta girl @meghanlinsey! Sang the crap outta Love Hurts! So proud of you! @NBCTheVoice
— Gwen Sebastian (@GwenSebastian) February 24, 2015
You literally made my eyes well up and I got chill bumps, @meghanlinsey ..
— SUNNY SWEENEY (@GettinSweenered) February 24, 2015
So excited for my girl @meghanlinsey singing and slaying on The Voice tonight! Golden voice, golden nugget, golden girl! #fightergirl
— Emily West (@emilywestmusic) February 24, 2015
Way to go @meghanlinsey ! Awesome job!
— Ray Scott (@RayalityCheck) February 24, 2015
Beyond thrilled for my girl @meghanlinsey! So incredibly deserving! Nashville is so proud of you! #VoicePremiere ❤️
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