'The Voice' Season 25 fans dub Maddi Jane's Live Shows performance 'knock-off' of Billie Eilish's hit
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: Maddi Jane performed third on 'The Voice' Season 25 Live Shows and was picked to sing 'Happier Than Ever' by Billie Eilish. As the singer aspired to secure herself a spot in the semifinals, fans didn't seem too excited about the "knock-off" rendition.
Maddi sang like she belonged on Broadway. So beautiful and full.
we are "Happier Than Ever" after hearing @maddijanemusic belt @billieeilish to perfection!! 🤩👏 #TheVoice pic.twitter.com/f2UsZGUQIP
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) May 7, 2024
The transition from lovely to rock truly demonstrated her versatility. 'The Voice' viewers adored her dress!!
Following the performance, fans on Reddit asked, "Am I the only one who doesn’t think Maddi is that great?" One user claimed, "She's pitchy and breathless."
One viewer further noted, "She’s got great stage presence but that’s about it 🫣." A fourth user wrote, "Based on that I'd say she isn't good..."
One user commented, "Tonight felt too all over the place." Another person sighed, "I have liked Maddi all along but the song choice is a little underwhelming."
On X, fans also complained, "Sounded like every other Billie/Olivia knock off. I wish Maddi would have leaned into the vibe of the intro more." Others begged writing, "Maddi…. no girl."
Sounded like every other Billie/Olivia knock off. I wish Maddi would have leaned into the vibe of the intro more. #TheVoice
— jada 𐚁 (@houseofwarwick) May 7, 2024
'The Voice' Season 25 coaches call Maddi Jane 'a star'
Maddi, according to John Legend, has been "such a star" since the beginning. The coach also mentioned that she made the voice her own.
Chance the Rapper expressed his pride and was "blown away." He expressed how much he appreciated all of her movements while keeping the pitch.
Who is Maddi Jane on 'The Voice' Season 25?
Maddi's education was concentrated on Christian Youth Theater, which shaped her interest in the arts, as well as homeschooling with her parents, both of whom have PhDs in psychology. At the age of 11, Maddi recorded a cover of The Script's 'Breakeven' on YouTube, which went viral, gaining millions of views each day and catching the attention of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.
Each video she released became more popular than the one before it; her renditions of Jessie J's 'Price Tag' and Shontelle's 'Impossible' had a combined 180 million views, and her channel now has 1.55 million followers and over 450 million views. Maddi continued to compose original music and attend writing camps before relocating to Los Angeles, where she established a recording studio in her garage to produce for herself and others.
She just released her debut album, 'Rapha', which has had over 300,000 streams, several concerts, and a SXSW presence. Maddi hopes to tour, release her second studio album, and perform on Season 25 of 'The Voice' in 2024.
When will 'The Voice' Season 25 air?
Everything culminates in the two-part Season 25 finale on May 20 and 21, which will reveal 'The Voice' champion. So, mark your calendars immediately if you're a Voice superfan who wants to see every new episode for the rest of the season!
'The Voice' Season 25 airs on Mondays at 8 pm ET and on Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on NBC.