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Country Star Reba Slams Madonna For Starting Concert 3 Hours Late — On A MONDAY!

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Madonna is back to her diva ways!

For her first-ever concert in Nashville, Tenn. on Monday, Madge managed to ruffle some feathers in the audience when she arrived nearly three hours late for the performance.

But it wasn’t just fans who were complaining about the “Living For Love” singer, even country star Reba McEntire — who attended the show — slammed Madonna’s bad behavior.

The famed redhead took to Instagram to bash her pop star peer, showing no mercy when it came to her tardiness.

“At the Madonna concert,” she wrote alongside a photo of the venue. “She’s not on yet…really???”

The “Going Out Like That” hit-maker kept followers updated on Madonna’s show faux pas, adding another photo later, captioned: “We’re here! Where is she???”

“She came on at 10:31,” Reba huffed on her final post.

To be fair, Madonna has had a difficult year thus far, thanks to an ongoing custody battle over rebellious son Rocco Ritchie, 15.

As RadarOnline.com previously reported, trouble in paradise first occurred when the teen refused to return to the U.S. (and his mother) over the holidays, after he had accompanied her for the first half of the Rebel Heart Tour.

Reportedly angry over his disobedience, Madonna sought a court order shortly thereafter, forcing Rocco to come home.

So far, Madge has not been successful in getting her son home, as he remains in London with his father, film director Guy Ritchie.

Blake Shelton Allegedly Wants No Part in Gwen Stefani’s Feud With This Star

Blake Shelton is allegedly finding himself caught in the middle of Gwen Stefani‘s rumored feud with one of his close friends in the industry. Shelton, 47, and Stefani, 53, are one of the music industry’s most solid and beloved couples but a source claims that things are slightly fractured behind the scenes in recent months.

Stefani has reportedly been going head-to-head with Reba McEntire, who joined The Voice as a judge in the latest season of the show — which is set to air on September 23. McEntire, 68, is taking Shelton’s place after his exit from the show last season and sources say Stefani didn’t take a liking to her husband’s replacement.

Reba McEntire performs onstage at the 94th Academy Awards held at Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center on March 27th, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Chris Polk/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images

“They taped the blind auditions and battle rounds in July, and you could tell Gwen was less than thrilled playing second fiddle to Reba,” a source told the National Enquirer, per Radar Online. Shelton reportedly wants no part in the brewing feud due to his close friendship with the “Does He Love You” singer.

“Reba has a very outgoing personality and can suck the air out of a room,” the insider continued. “Gwen doesn’t feel like she has a chance to shine the way she wants.”

“Blake worships the ground Reba walks on,” said a source. The two musicians both hail from Oklahoma and even played siblings on McEntire’s TV sitcom Malibu Country. “She’s been such a career inspiration for him.” Recent reports also suggested Shelton and Stefani had a falling out over her friendship with his tour mate, Carly Pearce.

“In most cases, Blake goes out of his way to not ruffle Gwen’s feathers,” the insider said. “But he’s told her he isn’t going to stand for her to be anything less than polite and kind to Reba or she’s gong to be living in a house of discontent.”

We’ll have to wait until The Voice airs to find out if the alleged feud between Stefani and McEntire is real or if it’s just another case of the media pitting women against each other. What we do know is, Shelton is most definitely supportive of his replacement.

“Well, there’s a couple of things about Reba that makes her so special. First of all, she’s just so authentic,” he said of McEntire in a May interview with Extra. “I don’t know anybody country, or on the planet, [who is more authentic than] Reba, and that’s just the truth, but the other thing is her talent. … She was born with this raw, natural talent that’s just unbelievable.”

Before you go, click here to find out how Gwen Stefani’s exes really feel about her

John Legend’s 6-Month-Old Son, Wren, Played Piano With Him: See Pic

The Voice Coach’s youngest looked enchanted by the instrument.

It looks like John Legend’s youngest son is already taking an interest in music like his dad. 

This Christmas, The Voice Coach shared the sweetest snapshot of himself and his mini-me 6-month-old son, Wren, playing the piano together. The picture showed Legend all bundled up in winter gear while Wren sat on his lap and pressed some keys, looking curious. How cute!

The other pictures in the carousel showed Legend posing with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, plus snaps of him cuddling with two of his other children, 7-year-old Luna and 5-year-old Miles. We also got to see some fun images of the kiddos playing outside in New York City, where they spent the holiday.

“My Christmas crew,” Legend lovingly captioned the post.

See the pictures down later in this article!

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend LOVED01 By John Legend launches Pop-Up At at Westfield Century City on July 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for LOVED01

Wren isn’t Legend’s only little one who is fond of the piano. On November 23, the “All of Me” singer shared the most heartwarming clip of himself singing and playing the piano to his 11-month-old daughter, Esti. In the clip, Teigen held the baby and swayed side to side while Esti excitedly kicked her feet, clearly enjoying the fun song and her dad’s musical talents.

John Legend’s baby son, Wren, is living his best life

But back to baby Wren, who’s had an eventful first six months of existence. Not only was he given the much-deserved title of Cutest Baby of 2023 by People, he has also proven to be a foodie like his mama. On December 14, Teigen shared a fun clip of the little one being spoon-fed mashed sweet potatoes, and even though it was a messy adventure, baby Wren seemed to be enjoying every bite.

Wren was born in June 2023 via a surrogate named Alexandra. When Teigen and Legend announced his arrival, Teigen shared a thoughtful post about the meaning behind Wren’s name. His middle name is Alexander, named after the surrogate, who Teigen described as “the most incredible, compassionate surrogate we could ever imagine.”

Read Teigen’s full post about Wren’s name here.

The Voice Coach gushed about being a girl dad while on TODAY.

Chance the Rapper is the proud papa to two adorable girls: 7-year-old Kensli and 4-year-old Marli. When The Voice Coach was on TODAY on February 26, he gushed about his favorite part of being a girl dad.

”When they get excited to see me, that feels really good,” he told Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.

He also talked about how he likes to help them grow by making educational activities entertaining. “I love doing little learning exercises with them. We do a lot of science experiments, going to museums, it’s fun,” he added.

Then, he revealed just how the two little ones are following in his footsteps musically.

”They both are into music. Marli jut got a drum kit that she’s in love with. And Kensli just got a trumpet, but Kensli’s been playing piano for about a year,” he said. We bet that’s a happily noisy household!

Chance the Rapper appears in Season 25 Episode 1of The Voice Photo: Casey Durkin/NBC

He then told a cute story about how they both are big fans of their father’s entire discography, even if they haven’t figured out how to listen to all of it yet.

”The love [my new music]. It’s so cool. They don’t know the difference between released an unreleased music, so I play stuff for them all the time, and they ask for a song on Apple Music or whatever and they can’t find it, they freak out. And I’m like, ‘No, it’s just not out yet,” he said with a chuckle.

How Kensli and Marli are drawn to music

Chance has shown off his daughter’s early ears for music multiple times. In December 2023, he shared a precious moment when he brought Marli onstage to a concert in Mexico, where she started singing his tune ”Work Out” to an adoring crowd.

For Marli’s 4th birthday In August 2023, the tot showed off her adorable pipes when she sang ”Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid while sitting on her father’s lap.

In an interview with Access, Chance talked about how his work on The Voice excites them both.

“They like it; they don’t like me having to go to work, I think. They get a little upset about that, but they like the show. They watched the live [Semi-Final] the other day and my daughter just got, like, a little watch phone, so she kept calling me in between and I’m like, ‘It’s live, I’m literally here right now. But I think, they’re both into music a lot, so they like the idea of, you know, seeing me on stage with a bunch of singers,” he said.

Incensed Viewers Accuse Dan + Shay of Ruining ‘The Voice’

Like any fandom worth its salt, The Voice viewers are notoriously resistant to change. Many were still mourning longtime coach Blake Shelton’s departure when his wife, Gwen Stefani, announced her exit. And two-time champ Niall Horan devastated fans when he announced he would not return for season 25.

We’re only two episodes deep into Season 25, but if social media is any indication, many viewers have yet to warm to Dan + Shay. The pop-country twosome took over for Horan as the first coaching duo.

So what do we think of the new #TheVoice coaches, Dan & Shay so far?

— Robert Anton (@SoUWanaBaSinger) February 27, 2024

There’s no clear consensus on exactly what viewers’ beef is with the “Speechless” singers. Maybe some are having trouble telling the two apart? “My goal before blinds are over is to remember which one is Dan and which one is Shay,” one user wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

My goal before blinds are over is to remember which one is Dan and which one is Shay #TheVoice #VoicePremiere
— H4PPIN3SS (@43Happiness) February 28, 2024
Another user complained, “Dan and Shay have ruined The Voice for me! I can not stand listening to them, never mind watching them!!”

#TheVoice Dan + Shay are pissing me off bc wtf you mean looking for originality and then don’t turn on Mecca
— KOJ 🩶 (@ColleaLauryn) March 5, 2024
“I don’t know about Dan + Shay as coaches on #TheVoice,” another user commented. “They’re a little too aggressive right out of the gate.”

Another user seemed to agree. “They are too over the top right out of the gate. They talk too much and cut everyone off.”

Some viewers simply see a case of “too many cooks in the kitchen.” “Refocus on the singers they are the reason we tune in, less about judges egos, remind dan&shay that they get 1/4 of the time not 2/5,” an X user wrote.

One viewer even felt compelled to comment directly on the “Tequila” pair’s personal Twitter account. “Can’t wait til the season ends so I never have to see or hear you again,” they wrote.

The Duo Is Still Pretty Excited To Help Aspiring Artists

While a good chunk of social media may not be thrilled to have Dan + Shay on The Voice, the pair themselves are pretty thrilled at the opportunity to help shape music’s next generation.

“We felt like we were well equipped to really help people on that show, helping new artists along, and making them better — better people and better artists,” Dan Smyers told Variety in September 2023. “We’ve made a lot of mistakes in our life, and have a lot of wisdom to share through those mistakes that we’re gonna be able to share with those artists.”

Dan + Shay Say Blake Shelton Refused to Give Them Advice About ‘The Voice’

Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice,’ Dan + Shay at the People’s Country Choice AwardsPhoto by: Trae Patton/NBC, Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

As they gear up for their coaching duties on The Voice, Dan + Shay jokingly claim that former coach Blake Shelton won’t give them any tips. For those who may not know, the pair will be will be joining the NBC singing competition series as a coach duo in Season 25.

Dan + Shay Say Blake Shelton “Stopped Answering Our Calls” About The Voice
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney still can’t believe that they’ll be the first duo to ever sit on the double red chair. Amid preparation for their performance on the CMA Awards, the two talked to Audacy’s Sabrina From Queens, quipping that they’re not getting any help from Shelton.

“We tried to call Blake, he stopped answering our calls,” Smyer said. “I think he changed his number, got too big time.”

Smyers nonetheless quickly took back what he said, saying “No, Blake’s amazing.” He then added, “Reba is amazing,” too.

Reflecting on the milestone, Smyer stated that it’s an honor to take over the historic double chair. He subsequently described their experience so far as “crazy.”

“I don’t know why they chose us, but we got a big ol’ double chair — two chairs, one button. We gotta be locked in,” Smyers said.

While Season 24 is still ongoing, Dan + Shay have already taken on some coaching responsibilities for Season 25. For those who may not know, Blind Auditions for Seasons 24 and 25 were filmed in July. The auditions of the upcoming season were taped on July 24 to 27 with Dan+Shay joining fellow coaches Reba McEntire, Chance The Rapper and John Legend.\

They Temporarily Replace Niall Horan for Season 24 Knockout Round Rehearsals

During Team Niall’s preparation for the Season 24 Knockout Rounds, the country duo temporarily took over Niall Horan’s coaching responsibilities. On the show, the former One Direction member introduced his team to the duo who revealed themselves while wearing Horan’s masks.

“I know you’re coming on here for season 25, so it’s good practice for you guys,” Horan said. “I’ll send you all the info on the team. I’ll send videos, I’ll introduce you to them all so you can get to know them before you rock up here.”

Smyers and Mooney were joined by new mega mentor Wynonna Judd during rehearsals.

“This is gonna be so much fun, obviously, man, we’re always here for you,” Mooney said. “I heard you got a stacked team, so we’re pretty excited.”

As they gear up for the role, Horan told the duo that he wants his artists to unleash their individuality.

“Tell them to connect to the song as much as they can,” he said. “So if you can do that for me while I’m away, no pressure, boys. Keep in touch, boys, I love you very much.”

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Dan + Shay Tease Fans With Cryptic Post About Upcoming Announcement

Pop-country duo Dan + Shay made their coaching debut on The Voice when season 25 began earlier this year. The “Speechless” singers replaced two-time champ Niall Horan, who stepped away to focus on touring. Clearly the pair had big shoes to fill, and not all fans embraced them at the beginning. However, as the show progresses, the tide of public opinion seems to be turning in Dan + Shay’s favor.

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You would think the three-time GRAMMY Award winners would have their hands full with winning fans and influencing people. But Dan + Shay hinted to future plans in a Sunday (March 24) social media post.

Fans Having Anxiety Amid Upcoming Announcement
The pair posted a video clip of themselves performing their first-ever No. 1 Billboard Country Airplay hit, “Nothin’ Like You.” The song is from the band’s debut album Where It All Began, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary April 1.

“announcement tomorrow morning :)” the caption read cryptically.

announcement tomorrow morning 🙂 pic.twitter.com/USiEDOY9OQ

— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) March 24, 2024

You give me anxiety 🙂 announce it now 🙂 please 🙂

announcement tomorrow morning 🙂 pic.twitter.com/USiEDOY9OQ

— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) March 24, 2024

One user just hoped that the announcement wouldn’t bankrupt them. “If it something to buy my bank account is flushed,” they wrote. “Don’t do this to me. I love you guys.”

announcement tomorrow morning 🙂 pic.twitter.com/USiEDOY9OQ

— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) March 24, 2024

The “Tequila” singers have never been shy about celebrating anniversaries. In December 2022, they marked 10 years since their first meeting with a sweet Instagram post.

“The one thing that has been a constant throughout our decade long journey is our friendship,” the caption read. “More importantly than anything else, we’re genuinely just two best friends who get to do what we love together and we wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

Dan + Shay celebrated their 10th No. 1 hit earlier this year when “Save Me the Trouble” skyrocketed to the top of the charts.

John Legend Is the Best Dog Dad Walking All of His Beautiful Pups At Once: See Pic

The Voice Coach’s furry friends stayed super obedient.

It looks like John Legend has temporarily stepped away from his The Voice Coaching duties for a different job (well, sort of.)

On March 13, the ”All of Me” singer posted a snapshot of himself taking his dogs out for a leisurely stroll. In the photo, Legend wears a hoodie and sneakers while impressively handling the leashes of Penny the French Bulldog, Petey the Poodle, Pearl the Basset Hound, and another unknown pup with one hand.

Petey and Pearl look regal and poised while looking at something in the distance, while Penny sniffs the grass in front of her.

”POV: Your dog walker calls out sick,” Legend captioned the post. See the picture down later in this article!

John Legend and his family playing with their dogs

Legend’s three dogs have been on many adventures lately, as his wife, Chrissy Teigen, posted fun snapshots of Petey rocking a blue sweater and beret. The outfit was put on the pooch in solidarity with 7-year-old Luna, Legend and Teigen’s oldest child, for a Girl Scout’s event.

Then, on February 18, Legend shared Penny’s heartwarming backstory by hilariously posting a picture of her wearing pink, heart-shaped sunglasses.

”Penny was born the week Chrissy and I got married and we got her from a shelter in South Carolina when I was on the All of Me Tour. She’s our oldest and most loving dog,” he wrote in the Instagram caption.

For Super Bowl Sunday, Petey got all dressed up again by wearing a jersey and fetching a toy football. Looks like he’s puppy bowl ready!

”Put Petey in, Coach 🏈,” Legend captioned the Instagram post.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

As for Pearl the Basset Hound, she was introduced to the Legend-Teigen family in 2020. To show off the adorable puppy to fans, Teigen posted a picture of her with her massive floppy ears and big brown eyes.

“Pearl has touched down into the legend/teigen/stephens household!” Chrissy wrote on Instagram. “We love this little girl so much already but I will admit, she has definitely taken to John first!! Penny is obsessed with her so it’s been fun watching the adventures of penny and pearl unfold. I grew up with Basset Hounds so I can’t wait for John to see this bouncy, no-bones, jello mold of skin grow into the stubborn logs of love I love so much. Excited for this new little heart to add love to our home. Swipe for ear magic!”

The Voice star Reba McEntire’s massive salary revealed as execs plan to slash coaches’ paychecks during ‘budget cuts’

NBC higher-ups are reportedly freezing pay for all of its coaches on The Voice moving forward, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.

Insiders have shared that Reba McEntire is getting a hefty salary, but talk of raises is cooling as the network faces mass budget reviews.

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Reba McEntire scored a $13 million payday to be a coach on The VoiceCredit: Getty

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But ‘there is no room for that figure to rise,’ and the new coaching panel has faced pay cutsCredit: Getty
The Voice has made major changes to its coach roster for Season 25, which premiered last month.

The new panel sees country duo Dan + Shay join returning judges Chance the Rapper, Reba, and John Legend.

However, a source has shared exclusively with The U.S. Sun that network heads are “tightening spending” without affecting show quality.

The singing competition show is reportedly still one of the biggest revenue generators for NBC, but the “talent budget” is being carefully scrutinized.

The secret move was spilled by an NBC contractor, who revealed that across the program teams, “there is a substantial trimming of costs and ways of looking at not increasing spending.”

‘PAYING LESS FOR TALENT’

The source revealed to The U.S. Sun that the wages for judges are at the top of the spending sheets.

While Reba is getting a big payout, that figure won’t be increasing, and it’s also less than coaches have gotten in the past.

The source claimed, “You can trim the budgets here and there but the reality is that the biggest fees come from the judges’ pay.

“Losing a couple of staff members saves you hundreds of thousands of dollars, but bringing in a freeze on pay raises and lesser deals for talent is a way to trim millions.”

“Reba is getting around $13 million a season and that is the higher end of the fee range for talent – and a very substantial sum.

“It’s understood there is no room for that figure to rise, so very quietly behind the scenes private talks are taking place with agents and talent about those deals.

“There are a few household names that would happily take a $8 million payday, which is the lower end of the earnings for stars,” the source said.

One production member said that former judges Niall Horan and Camilla Cabello earned the lower amount of around $8 million, while Adam Levine got over $14.5 million, “so there is room for the network to negotiate these large sums.”

“It is a very quiet situation where the clamp is coming down on these high salaries,” they added.

All this comes as The Voice has seen two of its biggest stars abruptly exit.

Blake Shelton shocked audiences in 2023 when he announced he was leaving the show early in the year – followed by his wife Gwen Stefani announcing her departure in December.

‘EVERYONE’S REPLACEABLE’

In an exclusive on-camera interview with The U.S. Sun at the 11th Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) Awards in Beverly Hills, California, The Voice staff hairstylists Jerilynn and Darbie addressed the recent show shake-ups.

“Now with Reba back… I wasn’t sure what was going to happen with Blake gone, but I really love her,” she explained, referring to the country star.

“And then having Dan and Shay for the double chair, that’s a really cool new experience.”

“The show is constantly evolving,” Jerilynn confessed.

Addressing Blake and Adam Levine leaving the show, the Hollywood stylist stated, “We kept going. Everyone’s always replaceable.

“I mean, truly, it brings a new fresh feel to the show.”

‘ON-CAMERA CHEMISTRY’

Jerilynn also talked about Blake and Gwen’s on-camera chemistry when they were both on the show.

“People love Blake and Gwen together – I mean, who doesn’t?” Jerilynn asked.

She continued to share that the couple is “super cute to watch and it was really great to see their relationship kind of blossom on the show too.”

Gwen shared that she was leaving the show this time to work on new music.

But although Gwen has left The Voice, there may be a chance she could return, as she has an on-and-off history with the show.

This also comes as The Voice is reportedly in a “bitter battle” with America’s Got Talent for ratings.

Show executives hope the new cast will give The Voice the boost it needs to remain on top in ratings.

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Reba is getting ‘the higher end of the fee ranges for talent and a very substantial sum’Credit: Getty

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NBC is reportedly facing budget cuts and paying less for talent is a ‘way to trim millions’Credit: Getty

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Niall Horan [L] earned a lower amount of around $8 millionCredit: Getty

The Voice’s Reba McEntire storms out of chair to ‘silence’ Niall Horan and hastily blocks him during explosive premiere

THE VOICE has premiered with Reba McEntire as a judge, and she’s already making waves.

The 68-year-old country singer got into it with One Direction star Niall Horan, 30.

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Reba and Niall got into a fight on tonight’s episode of The VoiceCredit: NBC

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Reba got in Niall’s face, and his chair, to keep him quietCredit: NBC
The two judges turned around to duke it out for the same talented contestant.

Jordan Rainer, 33, from Oklahoma, was the first contestant of the night, and she sang Reba’s song, Fancy.

She came out on the stage in an all-black outfit including a trenchcoat, wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.

Every single judge turned around in hopes of being Jordan’s coach.

Although Gwen Stefani, 53, begged to be her coach, the real fight came when Reba gave her pitch to The Voice contestant.

Reba was getting to know Jordan and asked how long she’s lived in Nashville – the answer is eight years.

The legendary singer then said: “Well, if you do choose me as your coach, you know we’d have a blast.”

BATTLE OF THE JUDGES

While she was talking, Niall slammed on his red button which prompted Blake Shelton’s voice to echo through the auditorium.

Niall had preprogrammed his button to play recordings spoken by the 47-year-old country singer.

All of the phrases praised Niall and gave him compliments.

The first one said: “Niall is like a son to me,” and another said: “Niall is a global superstar.”

As Reba continued to speak to the contestant, Niall hit the button relentlessly until she got out of her chair and stormed over to her fellow judge.

She got into Niall’s chair and stood in front of him to prevent him from hitting the button.

Reba continued to speak to Jordan while trying to silence her boy band competition.

In the end, Jordan ended up choosing Reba to be her coach proving that Niall’s shenanigans didn’t work.

EARLY FAN FAVORITE

Fans of The Voice on X, formerly known as Twitter, are already falling in love with Jordan and some think she could win the competition.

One said: “I thought that was Reba and then I thought is this a joke? Omg, that woman sounds exactly like Reba! She is amazing! She’s the winner, I’m calling it now.”

Another said: “Super talented! From Atoka, OK no less! This was a @reba win all the way… I’m so stoked she’s on the show!”

A third said: “She absolutely nailed it and the correct choice is actually joining the original singer Reba McEntire. I do see her going further and winning the show for her coach.”

Someone said: “What a great opening act for #TheVoice Jordan knocked it out of the park!”

A fifth said: “Jordan was fantastic! And she took that one chance! Excited to see what she’ll do on.”

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Jordan Rainer is a 33-year-old from Oklahoma, but she lives in NashvilleCredit: NBC

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Jordan sang Reba’s song Fancy for her audition piece, and Reba loved itCredit: NBC

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Fans of The Voice also loved Jordan, and some think she’ll win the competitionCredit: NBC