{"id":33530,"date":"2024-03-19T11:04:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=33530"},"modified":"2024-03-19T11:04:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:04:06","slug":"gospel-singer-val-t-webb-stun-the-voice-coaches-thank-you-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2024\/03\/gospel-singer-val-t-webb-stun-the-voice-coaches-thank-you-god.html","title":{"rendered":"Gospel Singer Val T. Webb Stun ‘The Voice’ Coaches: ‘Thank You God’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gospel singer Val T. Webb’s striking rendition of Deborah Cox’s “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” earned her a four-chair turn on “The Voice.” After her performance, the coaches tried to get Webb to join their team. John Legend was the first to speak, enticing Webb with his gospel and soul music background. Legend said, “Val, I’m so happy for you because I just see the joy on your face and a little relief, too, I think.”<\/p>\n

He continued, “It’s very difficult doing this audition, but you just handled it with such poise and grace. I don’t know if you noticed, but I was the first one who turned for you. Your tone is so elegant. Do you sing in church? You sound like you do.” Webb shared, “I\u2019ve been a worship director for many, many years. I also sing background for professional artists like yourselves.\u201d On Instagram, she opened up about how God led her to compete on the show. She posted, \u201cREAL TALK\u2026I\u2019ve never been one that\u2019s into participating in competitions. Then, God whispered to me, \u2018That\u2019s never been why I\u2019ve sent you anywhere. I send YOU to be a light.’\u201d<\/p>\n

She told the coaches that her son, Joshua, was her reason for auditioning for the show, prompting the coaches to ask him to join her onstage. Country duo Dan + Shay was the next to give Webb feedback, complimenting her on her beautiful, transportive voice. Shay Mooney said, \u201cI\u2019m taken aback right now. I grew up singing Gospel as well, and I felt like I was in a worship service for a second. I was feeling it. I think we can all agree that this is really special. You have such a light. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s the lights behind you. I think it\u2019s just you lighting up this room. You are a star.\u201d<\/p>\n