Will Nathan Chester advance to Live Shows? ‘The Voice’ contestant’s Playoffs performance dubbed ‘best’ by coaches

Nathan Chester amazes judges on 'The Voice' during Playoffs, with coaches describing his performance as the best
UPDATED APR 23, 2024
'The Voice' contestant Nathan Chester performs 'Oh! Darling' by The Beatles (X/@NBCTheVoice)
'The Voice' contestant Nathan Chester performs 'Oh! Darling' by The Beatles (X/@NBCTheVoice)

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: During the latest episode of 'The Voice' Season 25 titled 'Playoffs Premiere', Team Legend's Nathan Chester took to the stage to deliver a mesmerizing rendition of the timeless classic, 'Oh! Darling', which was originally recorded by the legendary British rock band, The Beatles.

Following his Playoffs performance, the artist received feedback from the coaches, who were impressed by his vocal abilities and ultimately described his performance as the 'best.'

Reba McEntire simply raved over Nathan's act and said, "Best performance ever."

On the other hand, Chance the Rapper expressed his awe and admiration for Nathan's exceptional performance, he even told his fellow coach John Legend that the singer deserves a spot in the prestigious live shows.

Dan + Shay shared their appreciation for Nathan's amazing performance, considering it to be his finest. The Grammy-winning duo thought it was Nathan's best performance so far.

Additionally, the renowned singer John Legend commended Nathan, stating, "You can sing man," while also emphasizing that he had convincingly proven his worthiness of advancing to the Live Shows.

Nathan Chester wins over the judges with his Playoffs performance on 'The Voice' Season 25 (X/@NBCTheVoice)
Nathan Chester wins over the judges with his Playoffs performance on 'The Voice' Season 25 (X/@NBCTheVoice)

Who is Nathan Chester on 'The Voice' Season 25?

Nathan Chester has a lot of experience in singing and musical theater. He currently co-owns EM&N Productions with Emily Viancourt. They have been performing a show called 'Ebony and Ivory: A Jazzy Affair' on Celebrity Cruises for over a year, as mentioned in Emily's Instagram posts.

EM&N Productions has launched a new show called 'Cruise Control,' showcasing a pair who perform popular soul and Motown songs.

Nathan's passion for music developed during his time performing with the show choir at Oak Park and River Forest High School in the Chicago suburbs, as mentioned on the Crane River Theater website.

He continued his vocal education at Waldorf University and studied musical theater and dance at the University of Central Missouri. His musical theater experience includes roles in productions of Rock of Ages, 9 to 5, The Wizard of Oz and Hairspray.

Nathan performed in a new musical called 'Starry' at Feinstein's 54 Below in New York in 2019, which was based on the letters of Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theo. The cast album for the musical was released in November 2020.

He was known as Joe Viba when he got the role of Theo in the musical. He sang nine songs for the album and also released music under the same name. While three of his singles can still be found, it appears that his 2020 EP is no longer accessible.

Nathan has been working as a full-time singer since at least 2018, as he was inspired to pursue this career path after his initial audition on 'The Voice.'

'The Voice' contestant Nathan Chester is the founder of EM&N Productions (X/@NBCTheVoice)
'The Voice' contestant Nathan Chester is the founder of EM&N Productions (X/@NBCTheVoice)

Maluma serves as Team Legend's 'Playoff Advisor' on 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 14

Maluma, the Latin music sensation, has taken on the role of Team Legend's 'Playoff Advisor' in the recent episode of 'The Voice' Season 25. Throughout the episode, Maluma was shown showering praise on the contestants for their outstanding performances and highlighting their incredible talent.

As an advisor, Maluma offered valuable insights and guidance to help Team Legend excel in the playoffs, showcasing his expertise and passion for music. His presence on the show has added an extra layer of excitement and star power, leaving both the contestants and viewers in awe of his talent and wisdom.

With Maluma's support and mentorship, Team Legend is sure to shine brightly in the Playoffs rounds of the competition. John has stated that he is fortunate to have Maluma on his team as his Playoff Advisor.

In the past, Maluma has made appearances on the popular television show 'The Voice' Colombia. 

Maluma serves as Team Legend's 'Playoff Advisor' on 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 14 (YouTube/The Voice)
Maluma serves as Team Legend's 'Playoff Advisor' on 'The Voice' Season 25 Episode 14 (YouTube/The Voice)

'The Voice' Season 25 airs on NBC at 8 pm on Mondays and 9 pm 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.

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