It was a moment of pure magic for The Voice contestant Edward Preble as Reba McEntire saved him from elimination during the highly anticipated Knockouts on Tuesday, November 12. Preble, who had been performing on Team Bublé, was close to being sent home when McEntire swooped in, using her final steal of the season to bring him onto her team.
Preble, 19, delivered an emotional rendition of “Send in the Clowns” by Judy Collins during the Knockouts round, facing off against fellow contestants Shye and J. Paul. His performance had impressed the coaches, but when it came time for Michael Bublé to make his decision, he chose to keep Shye on his team.
“I love that you are finding your way quickly and adapting,” Bublé told Preble during the feedback session. “More than anything, you have a good soul. The crew always says, ‘Wow, that kid is such a sweet kid.’”
Despite Bublé’s decision to keep Shye, Preble graciously expressed admiration for his fellow contestant. “Honestly, I think you made a great choice. She has a powerful voice, and I can see her going very far,” he said, showing his class and sportsmanship.
It was then that McEntire, who had been watching intently, made her move. As Preble was about to leave the stage, the country music legend hit her final steal button, locking in the talented teen for her team.
“I was not expecting you. Are you serious? You’re so sweet,” an excited Preble exclaimed as he embraced McEntire.
In a heartfelt one-on-one moment, McEntire shared her admiration for the young artist. “I loved Edward from the very beginning,” she said. “He’s got a great sense of humor, and not many people take on this genre of music, but when they do, they’re passionate about it — and you can see that with Edward. It’s going to be fun working with him.”
Preble, overwhelmed with emotion, jumped up and down with joy, unable to contain his excitement at the incredible turn of events.
Preble’s journey on The Voice has been filled with twists and turns, but this unexpected turn could be the game-changer he needed. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see what’s next for the talented teen as he joins McEntire’s powerhouse team, where his passion and unique style are sure to shine.
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