On Tuesday night’s episode of the reality competition series,Olivia Eden, 15, who previously competed onTop Chef JuniorandChopped Junior, traded in her cooking chops for her singing ones. She made the bold choice in her blind audition to cover one of coachNiall Horan’s songs, and ended up impressing the Irish star.
The aspiring singer from Long Valley, New Jersey sang a folksy rendition of “This Town,” off the debut solo album from the formerOne Directionmember, 30.
Instantly recognizing his own hit song, Horan gave a warm smile as Eden began singing. The vocalist delivered an endearing performance, showing off her vocal range.
Olivia Eden and Niall Horan on ‘The Voice’.The Voice/Youtube
The Voice/Youtube
As soon as the track began picking up, the “Slow Hands” artist turned his chair around, and so did fellow judgeReba McEntire. Their positive responses made the young artist start giggling, even as she was still performing.
“Great song choice. I know that one well,” Horan said as soon as she wrapped up.
After nervously moving around the stage and apologizing until she found her mark, each coach — evenJohn LegendandGwen Stefaniwho didn’t hit their buzzers — complimented her sound.
“You have two wonderful coaches — one of them is probably a favorite because you picked their song,” Legend, 44, said. “I think your tone is really beautiful. It has this charm to it that’s going to serve you really well on the show.”
The “Hollaback Girl” singer, 54, similarly pointed out her unique voice, calling the “kind of yodel” that she does her “signature thing.”
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“I really want to hear you sing country music,” the former boy band star said, leading Legend to joke that he shouldn’t say that in front of McEntire, 68.
“You know what I’m talking about!” Horan said to McEntire. “You can hear that twang that she has.”
Olivia Eden on ‘Top Chef Junior’.Top Chef Jr/Youtube
Top Chef Jr/Youtube
Singing was always her first love, per NBC Insider, andThe Voiceis her first time on a musical competition series.
The Voicereturned for its 24th season with returning judges Horan, Legend and Stefani, and newcomer McEntire, on Sept. 25. New episodes air Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC.
source: people.com
