‘The Voice’: See Chevel Shepherd’s Cover of Tanya Tucker’s ‘It’s a Little Too Late’
Teenaged country singer Chevel Shepherd helped close down the performance portion of The Voice’s 15th season Monday night, channeling Tanya Tucker for the two-stepping fun of “It’s a Little Too Late.” Playing the part of a honky-tonk princess and backed by a twangy group of instruments, Shepherd poured theatrical sass all over Tucker’s 1993 jukebox anthem, all about blowing off some steam in the wake of a bad breakup.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkeRBrZtBzw
Meanwhile, each contestant also offered a duet with their coach and debuted an original tune, with Kelly Clarkson team member Shepherd highlighting the innocence of young love on a simple, pure-country ballad called “Broken Hearts.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYlN5o1C7js
Likewise, soulful pop singer Kennedy Holmes turned in an energetic self-worth anthem called “Love Is Free,” complete with a crimson-clad dance troupe and a finger-snapping beat for Team Jennifer Hudson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FEePrdBOic
Over on Team Blake Shelton, Alabama-born crooner Kirk Jay mustered all the emotion he could muster for the debut of his original tune, “Defenseless.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkLbvl4OgDA
And as for Shelton’s other finalist, Chris Kroeze, “Human” came off like an in-the-pocket pop-rock jam with a hint of contemporary worship music. Standing tall and letting his bright vocal rasp take the lead, it featured a timely message of understanding and forgiveness.
The competition comes to an end Tuesday, December 18th, with one of these singers crowned the winner, plus a slew of superstar performances in a two-hour live special. Dierks Bentley, John Legend, Halsey, Panic! At the Disco and more will all take the stage, beginning one hour later than usual at 9/8c on NBC.