Adam Levine made a striking prediction after 23-year-old singer Lexi Stephens delivered a performance that earned a rare four-chair turn on The Voice Season 30. After hearing her sing Sienna Spiro’s “Die on This Hill,” Levine told Stephens that he believed she had what it takes to go all the way in the competition.
Stephens closed out the September 22 episode with a performance that immediately captured the attention of all four coaches. Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah and Riley Green each turned their chairs, giving the young singer the difficult task of choosing between four coaches who wanted her on their teams.
Levine was especially enthusiastic about Stephens’ audition. He praised the emotional quality of her voice and said she possessed an intangible quality that made him eager to compete for the opportunity to coach her.
The veteran coach then went even further with his assessment. Levine called Stephens’ audition the best Blind Audition and said he thought she could probably win The Voice. He also described her as a “unicorn,” emphasizing how strongly he believed she stood out from the other singers he had heard.
The other coaches were similarly impressed, although they highlighted different aspects of Stephens’ performance. Queen Latifah praised the audition as beautiful and masterful, while Riley Green described Stephens as one of the most talented singers he had encountered on the stage so far.
Clarkson also made a strong case for why Stephens belonged on her team. She pointed out that the singer had demonstrated that she could handle a major vocal performance and suggested that the next step would be finding the right songs to showcase everything she could do.
Stephens faced an especially difficult decision because she had already entered the audition with an idea of which coach she wanted. She later revealed that she initially had Clarkson in mind, but Levine’s comments during the audition changed her thinking.
When Stephens finally revealed her choice, she selected Levine as her coach. The decision prompted an exuberant reaction from Levine, who dropped to the floor, performed a push-up and then celebrated with his new team member.
The four-chair turn means Stephens begins her Voice journey with considerable attention surrounding her, but Levine’s prediction remains exactly that—a prediction. The competition is still in its early stages, and future performances, song choices, coaching and viewer response will determine how far she ultimately progresses.
For now, Stephens has already established herself as one of the memorable singers from the opening episodes of Season 30. With Levine firmly convinced that she has the potential to win and all four coaches initially fighting to claim her, the young singer now has the opportunity to prove whether the bold prediction can become reality.
Compiled with information from various sources.
