Does Reba McEntire regret not nabbing Karen Waldrup? 'The Voice' coach laments missing out on 'wanted' singer
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: In the most recent episode of 'The Voice' Season 25, Karen Waldrup, a member of Team Dan + Shay, captivated the audience as she graced the stage, delivering an awe-inspiring rendition of 'Heart Like A Truck' originally sung by the talented artist Lainey Wilson.
Following this, the coaches proceeded to express their opinions regarding Karen's performance in the Playoffs.
Reba McEntire dropped a personal revelation during the episode, expressing her desire to have Karen on her team but lamenting the fact that she was unable to do so due to being blocked by Dan + Shay during Blinds.
Chance the Rapper shared his admiration for the way she engaged with the audience, highlighting her ability to connect with the crowd in a way that truly impressed him.
Dan + Shay was full of praise for the performance, with Dan even going as far as to say that it was his favorite performance from Karen thus far. They were impressed with her delivery and stage presence and felt that she truly shined during the performance.
It was clear that Karen's hard work and dedication had paid off, and they were excited to see her continue to grow and evolve as an artist. Overall, it was a truly memorable moment that left a lasting impression on both Dan and Shay.
Who is Karen Waldrup on 'The Voice' Season 25?
'The Voice' contestant Karen Waldrup, has been performing for over a decade and recently gained popularity on social media with her rendition of a Lee Ann Womack song.
Waldrup moved to Nashville to pursue a professional singing career and has released two albums and several EPs. Karen hopes that appearing on 'The Voice' will help take her career to the next level. She admires Reba McEntire and considers the 1990s as the peak of country music.
The song 'Normandy' from her 2023 album has a poignant backstory, as it was a collaboration with D-Day veteran Jim Martin. Karen was invited to play for his 100th birthday and later sang the song for him on his 101st birthday. Tragically, he passed away shortly after the album's release, but Karen performed the song at his funeral as a tribute.
Karen was inspired to write the song 'Tell Them We Lived' after working with Mission of Hope in Haiti and organizing a fundraiser to build homes for those in need. She often talks about vintage country music on her broadcasts and some of her popular TikTok covers include 'Harper Valley PTA' and 'Fancy' by Reba.
Saweetie assists Team Dan + Shay as their 'Playoff Advisor' on 'The Voice' Season 25
Saweetie has joined forces with Team Dan + Shay on Season 25 of 'The Voice' as their Playoff Advisor, providing guidance and support to the talented singers as they navigate through one of the most crucial stages of the competition.
With her wealth of experience and unique perspective in the music industry, Saweetie brings a fresh and dynamic energy to the team, helping them to elevate their performances and showcase their full potential on the stage.
In the electrifying and highly-anticipated 'Playoffs Premiere' of the immensely popular music competition 'The Voice', the dynamic and talented coaching duo, Dan + Shay, showered Saweetie with heaps of praise, lauding her for epitomizing the quintessential traits and qualities that define a rising star in the music industry.
During the episode, Saweetie was spotted giving some valuable advice to country singer Karen Waldrup, who was the first contestant from Team Dan + Shay to take the stage and perform.
Saweetie's guidance and encouragement undoubtedly helped Karen deliver a standout performance that impressed both the judges and the audience. It was a heartwarming and inspiring moment that highlighted the camaraderie and unity within the music industry.
'The Voice' Season 25 airs on NBC at 8 pm on Mondays and 9 pm on Tuesdays. The episodes will be available on Peacock on demand the next day. The streaming site also includes entire episodes from the show's prior seasons.