On Monday, The Voice welcomed a new lineup of aspiring artists to take their chance at making their dreams a reality. Although the season just started, Reba McEntire wasted no time showing she is looking for another win. After gaining a victory thanks to Asher HaVon during last season, it seemed Reba looked to create the perfect team to beat fellow coaches like Gwen Stefani, Michael Bublé, and Snoop Dogg. And during the season premiere, Reba not only used the first-ever Coach Replay button, but she apparently brought Snoop Dogg to tears.
Fighting back nerves, Kendall Eugene walked on the stage, ready to cover Morgan Wallen’s “Don’t Thank Jesus.” Although pouring his heart out on stage, none of the coaches turned. Somewhat heartbroken over the coaches not turning, Eugene received a great deal of love and praise. But that wasn’t enough for Reba, who admitted, “I don’t understand why I did not turn around.”
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The Reason Reba McEntire Used The Coach Replay Button On ‘The Voice’
At that moment, Reba decided to reveal a new element to The Voice this season but using the Coach Replay button. The button allowed a coach to pick a singer they didn’t turn their chair on. “We’ve got this new thing this year, that is a Coach Replay button. I’m going to use mine.”
Bringing Eugene to tears, it appeared that even Snoop Dogg had something in his eye as Reba said, “I love that song that Kendall was singing. And after the song was over, I felt kind of numb. I knew in my heart I wanted him on my team. I’m so glad, for the very first time we have a Coach Replay button. It’s the second chance for the coaches when we realized we missed this moment.”
While a new element to The Voice, fans enjoyed giving the coaches a chance to change their minds. “The Coach Replay is a nice touch. I feel many people don’t get a chair turn when they deserved it so I hope this stays for future seasons.” Although Eugene has a long road ahead of him, the singer already made Reba second guess herself and Snoop Dogg cry. And that was with just one performance.
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