Who is Ducote Talmage? 'The Voice' judges John Legend and Dan + Shay clash to get the singer on their team
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ducote Talmage, hailing from Auburn, Alabama, is not only a talented country singer but also a former student at Auburn University. However, in his quest to follow his musical dreams, he made the decision to take a temporary break from his studies, opting to focus solely on his musical endeavors.
Displaying his exceptional vocal prowess and stage presence, Ducote chose to perform the heartfelt song 'Sand in my Boots' by Morgan Wallen during his Blind audition on the highly anticipated fifth episode of 'The Voice' Season 25.
The sheer magnitude of his performance was undeniable, causing judges, Dan + Shay and John Legend, to be captivated by his unique talent, leading them to enthusiastically turn their chairs in his favor.
John has only one remaining spot on his team, and Ducote might be more likely to choose other country musicians as his coach. This could influence his decision on who to pick for the final spot.
John confidently stated that he possessed an incredibly impressive demeanor and assured Ducote that he would be an exceptional coach for him.
He added, "It's not the traditional choice, it's not the obvious choice." Meanwhile, Shay Mooney interjected and said, "You don't know anything about country."
Whose team did 'The Voice' Season 25 contestant Ducote Talmage join?
Both Dan + Shay and John Legend were impressed by Ducote Talmage's performance and eagerly turned their chairs around to show their interest in working with him.
After careful consideration, Ducote made his decision and ultimately selected Dan + Shay as his mentor for the season. Opting for a more conventional choice, Ducote successfully rounded out the team with its seventh member.
'The Voice' Season 25 contestant Ducote Talmage always dreamt of becoming a singer
Ducote Talmage who is a talented country singer, possesses a rich, deep voice with a hint of roughness that he utilizes to great effect, delivering his music with passion and emotion.
As of now, Ducote has not yet released any music. The majority of his musical content can be found on TikTok, where he first started posting in March 2021.
His first post shared on the platform was captioned with a heartfelt message expressing his long-held aspiration to pursue a career in music and his determination to turn that dream into a tangible reality.
“This has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid; let’s make that dream a reality," the message read.
Who is 'The Voice' contestant Ducote Talmage's girlfriend?
At the moment, Ducote Talmage is in a romantic relationship with a woman named Diane Westhoven. On his Instagram account, he frequently shares beautiful photos of himself and his girlfriend, showcasing their love for each other.
Diane recently even took to her own Instagram Story to share a video of Ducote's Blind Audition from 'The Voice' Season 25, expressing her excitement with the caption "This is so awesome."
The pair's relationship is seemingly filled with love and support for each other's passions.
'The Voice' Season 25 airs on NBC at 8 pm ET on Mondays and 9 pm ET 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.