Country music icon Reba McEntire was moved to tears on a recent episode of The Voice when a contestant dedicated his audition to his late grandfather. The emotional moment unfolded as William Alexander took the stage and delivered a heartfelt rendition of Lizzy McAlpine's 'Ceilings,' catching the attention of both Chance the Rapper and McEntire with his powerful performance.
After his audition, Alexander revealed that he was singing the song in memory of his grandfather who had passed away the previous year. He shared that his grandfather had always believed in him, making the experience of performing on the show even more poignant.
McEntire, visibly touched by the tribute, asked Alexander if he was thinking about his grandfather during the performance, to which he replied affirmatively. The singer then shared her own emotional response, recounting how she struggles to sing when thinking about her own mother.
Despite her emotions, McEntire praised Alexander for his talent and expressed her desire to have him on her team. The contestant ultimately chose McEntire as his coach, citing a gut feeling and a strong connection to her emotional response as deciding factors.
In a post-performance interview, Alexander reflected on the moment, expressing his surprise and gratitude for evoking such a heartfelt reaction from McEntire. The episode concluded with Alexander joining Team Reba as he continued his journey on The Voice.
The Voice airs on NBC on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, showcasing emotional moments and powerful performances from aspiring singers like William Alexander.
