In a surprising twist during the September 29 installment of The Voice, Niall Horan successfully lured a promising country singer, Kayleigh Clark, onto his team — beating out country music royalty Reba McEntire in the process. Clark’s rendition of Sugarland’s “Stay” earned her a rare four-chair turn, setting up a fierce competition among the coaches.
Despite McEntire’s storied legacy and deep country roots, Clark ultimately chose Horan, citing the desire for a fresh mentorship. McEntire, taken aback, admitted she needed to “get her game up” after losing a country artist to another coach.
Horan, meanwhile, expressed astonishment and gratitude, calling Clark’s voice “ undeniable” and reflecting on how he “stole a country artist off the Queen of Country.”
This moment underscores The Voice’s evolving dynamics — where genre lines blur and contestants aren’t confined to matching coaches by style alone. McEntire’s surprise also reminds viewers that even legends must adapt in a changing music landscape. For Horan, this is another win in a coaching resume that already includes multiple victorious seasons.
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