Shy Teen Impresses “The Voice” Judges With Rendition of ‘His Eye Is On The Sparrow’
Nineteen-year-old vocalist Somer Smith experienced a mix of excitement and nerves when she learned she had been chosen to participate in the blind auditions for The Voice: Australia. Surprisingly, she had only sung in front of her family before, and now she was about to perform on TV with celebrity judges Delta Goodrem, Joe Jonas, Kelly Rowland, and Boy George.
Despite her fears, Somer decided to confront them and pursue her dream. In her pre-audition interview, her only wish was to turn at least one of the judges’ chairs. For her audition, she opted for an old Gospel hymn from 1905 – “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.”
Walking onto the stage visibly nervous, Somer took a moment to steady herself. Though she started a bit timidly, her voice gradually gained strength and confidence.Coach Delta Goodrem was the first to recognize the power and talent in Somer’s voice, turning her chair. Kelly Rowland and Boy George quickly followed suit, with Joe Jonas not far behind.
Somer’s rich, powerful voice filled the room, earning applause from the crowd. Fully immersed in the song, she captivated the judges, who watched with reverence as this young girl poured her heart into the performance.
Upon finishing, Somer received a standing ovation from both the audience and the judges. All four judges praised her, vying for her to join their team.
Delta commended her, saying, “We’ve just discovered a star in you.”Joe Jonas added, “Your voice is the reason I joined this show. Right out of the gate, you had a beautiful tone, and it was really strong.”After the judges gave their input, the crowd cheered in agreement. Though she had hoped for just one judge to turn their chair, all four did. Faced with a decision, Somer ultimately chose to be on Team Kelly.
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