Christina Eagle, a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” is advancing to the semifinals, even after criticism of her song choice.
Eagle was asked by coach Snoop Dogg to sing Reba McEntire’s version of “Fancy” during Monday’s playoff episode.
This choice was carefully considered, especially considering the song’s subject matter, which focuses on a mother selling her own daughter.
Eagle, who had to deal with the loss of both parents in car accidents, found the issue devastating.
Eagle’s song sounded a bit shaky at first, but she used her experience from the tough competition to arouse emotions and master the stage.
Unfortunately, she had difficulty controlling her pitch and voice, and the coaches gave her version mixed feedback.
McEntire, quoted by Meaww, praised the performance: “She did an… unbelievably great job.”
Other coaches also left supportive comments. According to Michael, that performance gave many reasons for the audience to appreciate her.
Stefani noted that Eagle hit a challenging number on the night, and Snoop complimented her confidence.
During her blind audition, she only managed one chair turn, but still felt honored to have made it to the knockout round.
“This is everything I ever wanted and it’s happening,” she said in a recent interview. “Especially my family, they are so proud of me and that touches my heart more than anything.”
Some believe a better song could have highlighted Eagle’s vocal abilities, as only two from each team made it through.
However, she will face stiffer competition from other group members during live performances.
NBC will air Season 26 of “The Voice” on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8pm ET, with the show airing the following day on Peacock.
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