'The Voice' Season 18: '20s-inspired ragtime singer Jacob Miller impresses judges with his unique style
Singer Jacob Miller is channeling Bob Dylan in 'The Voice' this season.
The 29-year-old contestant is clearly right in his element. As he worked his acoustic guitar, Blake Shelton asked, "Is he playing?!" to which John Legend responded, "He's playing!"
While the two hashed out the technicalities, Kelly Clarkson hit her button first and Blake and Nick Jonas soon followed suit. As Jacob finished with the lyrics "For the times, they are a-changin'", it's obvious that this singer, out of time, is sure to change the game.
The show's newest judge Nick praised Jacob's voice, adding that he hoped they get to work together someday, even off 'The Voice'. Nick had barely said that than the other coaches pitched in with their comments and even joked how the Jonas Brothers are about to get a new member.
Since Kelly was the first to turn, she quizzed Jacob about his musical tastes and he replied saying that ragtime, early jazz and golf music are his greatest influences. Jacob shared that when he was 21, he decided to hit the road and his travels took him to North Carolina, where he worked on a farm. While on the road, he got to pick up musical tips and tricks from various musicians. He's a huge fan of the '20s and that's evident in everything from his music to his fashion. "I don't like things that young people like," he joked.
Jacob added that he found ragtime bizarre and beautiful and has spent the last two and half years singing and songwriting. He shared he was grateful to be on a show that allowed him to share his unique taste and music with the world and also exposed an audience to something they might not be likely to hear on such a platform.
Kelly agreed, adding that he would be introducing people to an almost lost art, something most people wouldn't hear on the radio anymore. Blake also chimed in saying that Jacob's style is unique and he should never be forced to fit into any other genre.
John, meanwhile, asked the most important question of the hour: "Are you joining the Jonas family, are you picking Kelly, are you picking Blake?"
Surprisingly, he picks Nick!
Looks like the Jonases have a new brother.