Who is Devon Sutterfield? Internet believes 'wrong song' cost construction worker's chance on 'The Voice' Season 25
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Devon Sutterfield impressed with his acoustic guitar and beautiful voice during his Blind Audition! Despite his growl, some believe a poor song choice lost him his position on 'The Voice' Season 24.
Devon, a family man from Missouri, took advantage of the opportunity to finally pursue his musical love. He believed his audition for 'Cry to Me' would impress a coach, preferably Dan + Shay.
On X, fans recalled, "He chose the wrong song and he sounded bad." Another person noted, "Devon Sutterfield on guitar, nice groove, the crowd was into it. He had a good soft touch but also a decent rough side but no coaches turned."
He chose the wrong song and he sound bad #TheVoice
â RaeHeartsReality (@madeforreality1) February 28, 2024
Devon Sutterfield on guitar, nice groove, the crowd was into it. He had a good soft touch but also a decent rough side but no coaches turned. #TheVoice #VoicePremiere
â Robert Anton (@SoUWanaBaSinger) February 28, 2024
However, some had other criticism too, writing, "Sometimes I'll see contestants on #TheVoice and they give off, "I'm an as*hole" vibes. And no amount of editing fixes it." A fourth user sighed, "His diction.."
Sometimes I'll see contestants on #TheVoice and they give off, "I'm an as*hole" vibes. And no amount of editing fixes it
â Ashley (@TeachThatAsh) February 28, 2024
One user also felt, he should try next season instead, writing, "Devon Sutterfield should come back."
Why did no one turn for Devon Sutterfield on 'The Voice' Season 25?
When none of the coaches turned their chairs near the conclusion, Reba McEntire told him that she was seeking "a little more emotion," Dan Smyers remarked that it was difficult for him to "gain momentum" in a challenging song, and Shay Mooney added that it was difficult to hear his point of view. John Legend believes he should try something "more mellow" if he tries out again.
John urged Devon to try again with a ballad. "He just wasn't being himself enough," Chance the Rapper told the other coaches as Devon exited the stage.
'The Voice' Season 25 star Devon Sutterfield had rough childhood
Devon has battled difficulties in his life, since his biological father died in a drunk-driving accident when he was just four years old. His stepfather became an important role model in his life, and he knows he works in construction.
'The Voice' Season 25 star Devon Sutterfield is a family man
Devon is willing to sacrifice hard days on a construction site for long evenings on stage. Devon is an avid guitarist and vocalist with just approximately 300 followers on social media.
Along with his love of music, Devon frequently posts about his wife and young child, as well as his passion for fishing.
'The Voice' Season 25 airs on NBC at 8 pm on Mondays and 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.