Season 27 of The Voice kicked off with notable performances and strategic coaching. During the season premiere on February 3, eleven hopefuls performed in the blind auditions. Coaches Adam Levine, John Legend, Michael Bublé, and newcomer Kelsea Ballerini were all eager to add new talent to their teams, highlighting the intense competition expected this season.

Ballerini made a notable debut, utilizing the "Coach Replay" in an unprecedented move. The evening saw a range of outcomes for the contestants: while two performers did not manage to turn any chairs, leading to the end of their journey on the show, two others achieved the much-desired four-chair turn, signaling strong interest and potential for the rest of the season.

Here's what unfolded in the premiere of The Voice Season 27.

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Two 4-Chair Turns

During the Season 27 premiere of The Voice, two contestants turned all four chairs, indicating a strong start to the season. Grace Miller Moody performed "Sunday Morning" by Maroon 5, capturing the attention of all coaches, including Adam Levine, who made a personal gesture by greeting Moody's family on stage. Despite Ballerini using a playful tactic of playing clips of former coach Blake Shelton teasing Levine, Moody chose to join Team Adam, likely influenced by her choice of song and Levine's engagement.

The other notable performance was by Ethan Eckenroad, who sang "Northern Attitude" by Noah Kahan. Ballerini expressed a personal connection to the song, mentioning her collaboration with Kahan on "Cowboys Cry Too," aiming to sway Eckenroad. However, Eckenroad also decided to join Team Adam, marking another four-chair turn victory for Levine.

Kelsea Ballerini Uses Her "Coach Rewind"

The "Coach Replay" feature on The Voice gives coaches a chance to revisit their initial decision and choose a contestant they previously overlooked during blind auditions, but it can be used only once each season. Kelsea Ballerini utilized this option during the premiere of Season 27 after Dan Kiernan's rendition of "High Hopes" by Panic! At the Disco. She regretfully acknowledged her earlier hesitation, telling Kiernan, "I made a mistake. I think you are fantastic." Grateful for her change of heart, Kiernan accepted her offer and humorously declared his forgiveness for her initial oversight, thus joining Team Kelsea.

Legend Pulls a Block to Win Over The Voice Contestant

John Legend was captivated by Renzo's performance of "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd during the blind auditions, compelling him to ensure Renzo joined his team. Recognizing the competition from Levine, Legend strategically used his one-time block to prevent Levine from being able to recruit Renzo. Michael Bublé also showed interest, but ultimately, Renzo decided to align with Team Legend.

From Rejection to Team Ballerini