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A powerful moment of faith took center stage on NBC’s “The Voice” when contestant Lauren-Michael Sellers delivered a stunning rendition of Hillsong United’s famous worship song, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail).” The 35-year-old singer from Birmingham, Alabama, not only captivated the hearts of the judges but also sparked a deeply spiritual atmosphere in the studio.<\/p>\n

The blind audition, which aired this week, saw all four judges\u2014Gwen Stefani, Michael Bubl\u00e9, Reba McEntire, and Snoop Dogg\u2014turn their chairs for Sellers. The heartfelt worship performance visibly moved each judge, but it was Snoop Dogg’s reaction that stole the spotlight.<\/p>\n

As Sellers’ soulful voice filled the room, judges Stefani and Bubl\u00e9 were the first to turn their chairs, clearly impacted by the worship song’s message. Bubl\u00e9 praised Sellers for her voice and control, calling her performance “a beautiful breath of fresh air.” He added, “This whole place just blew up.”<\/p>\n

Stefani, too, was overcome with emotion, recalling how the 2013 worship song by Hillsong United had personally touched her life. “I was on a run, and ‘Oceans’ came on, and I just had this profoundly spiritual experience,” Stefani said. “Hearing you sing it, it felt very real and honest.”<\/p>\n

The deep connection to the song was palpable, not just for Stefani but for the entire room. Reba McEntire was next to turn her chair, followed closely by Snoop Dogg, who explained that Stefani’s reaction led him to take action.<\/p>\n

Snoop Dogg, who has often spoken about his spiritual journey, shared what was going through his mind as he listened to Sellers sing. “While you were singing, I was seeing Gwen light up as if God was coming in the building, and I didn’t want to be left out when He came,” Snoop revealed. His words resonated deeply, capturing the essence of the emotional and spiritual moment that Sellers had created on the stage.<\/p>\n