– Country singer Jordan Matthew Young chose Blake Shelton’s iconic “Ol’ Red” to perform in the Live Playoffs of The Voice.
– Young certainly did the tune justice, bringing his own unique twist without entirely abandoning the familiarity of the original.
– The judges, particularly Blake Shelton, were immensely proud. Shelton couldn’t help but proudly proclaim, “That’s my song!” during the performance.
– While other judges, like John Legend and Kelly Clarkson, lauded Young for picking a challenging song and performing it tremendously well.
– The competition is heating up, and Young’s fate now lies in the hands of viewers. His performance has certainly set the stakes high for those to follow.
Ain’t Nothing Like Ol’ Red Done Right!
Youngster Brought the House Down with Blake’s Tune
Judges Sing Praises and Send it Up for the Golf Tee
Well, honey, I’ll be dipped in gravy and served on a biscuit! Jordan Matthew Young certainly knows how to make an old gal swoon. Now, I tend to watch The Voice through my fingers, worried some young’n is about to butcher a classic. But Lord, have mercy, this young man sure as Sunday knows how to entertain. Taking on our good ol’ cowboy Blake’s Shelton’s “Ol’ Red” – and doing it justice, no less! I almost fell outta my rocker.
Now there’s Blake, grinning like a bobcat caught in the porch light, shouting “That’s my song” as if we don’t all know, bless his heart. And the other judges, all the way to the city-slicker John Legend and our sweet southern belle Kelly Clarkson, had to tip their hat to Young’s talent.
The heat’s turned up to high now on The Voice, folks. That kid’s got the ball in his court and I reckon he keeps a sharp eye on it. If his musical talent were the 4th of July, we’d never stop seeing fireworks. So grab your sweet tea, lean back in your recliner, the competition’s just getting started. Lord knows we’re in for quite a show!
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