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Who is Pete Mroz? 'The Voice' coach Blake Shelton stole a bass player from Nashville singer's band 25 years ago

The 45-year-old crooner turned out to be a member of the band The Young Writers of which Blake was once part of 25 years ago

The very first episode of ‘The Voice’ Season 20 premiered with judges namely Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson. Nick Jonas made his deserving comeback on the show replacing Gwen Stefani as the judge on the big red chair. Carson Daly, like always, took care of the hosting responsibilities.

Country music legend Blake Shelton who is the original judge left on the singing reality show got lucky with a contestant named Pete Mroz during the blind auditions. The singer performed ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’ for his very first audition and left the judges in awe.
 
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Who is Pete Mroz?

Pete not only looked dapper in his formal attire but he also left the judges speechless with his impeccable performance. John Legend said that Pete sounded like Nick Jonas. Legend and Blake were the ones who turned around their big red chairs. The 45-year-old crooner turned out to be a member of the band The Young Writers of which Blake was once part of 25 years ago. Blake also revealed how he stole a bass player from Pete. In end, Pete ended up joining Shelton’s team as he felt he could not connect with Legend.

Speaking of Pete, his Instagram bio reads, “I am a husband, father, friend, golf sales rep and musician! Follow me on this journey of life, love and light!” His official website sheds light on his personal life and reads, “I am ... a father, husband, lover of music, lover of people, songwriter, guitar player, photographer, videographer, businessman and a bluesman. My native state is Indiana and I have lived in over 14 states which has really shaped my thinking.  I moved to Nashville, TN when I was 19 years old to be a country music singer. Early on I was influenced musically by Steve Green, Eric Clapton and Garth Brooks.” 

‘You were good but not to win ‘The Voice’

‘The Voice’ fans were keeping a sharp eye on the contestants during the episode and were discussing the same on Twitter. Social media users also spoke about Pete where one said, “This was WAY COOL AND Pete had an amazing, distinct sound to his voice! Everything happens for a reason!” Another stated, “That was so cool Blake. I love how the voice allows older musicians to audition as well.” One person tweeted, “They’re working together again after 25 years! WOW! #TheVoice” One added, “@pete_mroz congratulate on making the voice show and welcome to team doug and I wanna tell you I pushed before john legend and blake shelton @johnlegend @blakesheltonand congratulation coaches on pushing for this talent.” The next one said, “@pete_mroz you were good but not to win the voice. You have a lovely family.”

One individual asserted, “Pete Mroz half opens his mouth and beams that tone into the back of the house. I’m smitten. What a polished sound, grabbing my attention and caressing my eardrums. Damn man! #TheVoice #premiere” Another added, “Congrats Pete! How funny that you and Blake go back 25 years. You have a beautiful family as well.” One user concluded, “@pete_mroz Congrats on making it to @NBCTheVoice. We’d like to hear some more about the bass player Blake stole from you. #TheVoice”