Reba McEntire’s team on ‘The Voice’ is down to 5 singers — but only 2 will make it to the live shows

A few months after her first victory on “The Voice” as a coach, country legend Reba McEntire is back in her red swivel chair looking for a second win.
As the competition continues, McEntire’s team is now down to five singers who are competing for a spot in the live shows (only two singers from each team will advance to the live shows, which begin Dec. 2).
Here’s a look at the contestants on McEntire’s team who have survived elimination (so far) throughout Season 26.
Note: This story will be updated throughout the season.
Katie O
Although it was pretty clear Katie O was going to go with McEntire, all four coaches tried their best to get the singer on their team following her rendition of LeAnn Rimes’ “One Way Ticket (Because I Can).”
Stefani was visibly nervous that McEntire — who she called “the queen of country” — turned around, and said she knew she didn’t stand a chance. And when Katie O’s eyes lit up upon seeing McEntire turn around for her, the coaches knew it was pretty much a done deal.
“I was really thoroughly impressed with your stage presence and how your voice was steady,” Snoop Dogg said, noting how the 18-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, still managed to stay in character even as she was visibly excited McEntire was interested in being her coach.
And Katie O was more than happy to hop aboard Team Reba.
“You did a great job,” McEntire said. “You’ve got a lot of heart and soul in your singing. … I love your smile, too.”
Lauren-Michael Sellers
Lauren-Michael Sellers had Gwen Stefani in tears with her rendition of Hillsong United’s worship song “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail).”
“That was so crazy,” Stefani said with emotion, sharing her own strong connection to the song, which she discovered while on a run and said she listened to nonstop. “It was like the most spiritual backyard run of my life, and hearing you sing it, it just felt very real and honest.”
“While you were singing I was seeing Gwen light up. I could see light as if God was coming in the building, and I didn’t want to be left out when he came,” Snoop Dogg added, noting how he was the last coach to turn around for the 35-year-old singer from Birmingham, Alabama.
The “Voice” coaches — who all turned around for Sellers — seemed to think she would choose Stefani to be her coach, but to their surprise, the singer, who said she does lean toward the country music genre, went with McEntire. ”
“When people are singing, if you can feel it, oh my gosh that’s the greatest gift,” McEntire said, later comparing Sellers to Wynonna Judd. “Thank you for sharing your great gift with us.”
Adam Bohanan
Adam Bohanan ended up on McEntire’s team by default, as the country music star was the only one to turn her chair following his performance of Marc Broussard’s “Home.” The 40-year-old singer from Minneapolis, Minnesota, said he enjoys Motown-style music and described his sound as “dirty soul.” McEntire was visibly excited to get him on her team.
“If she sees and hears something in you, I feel like she’s best for you, she’s going to take you where you need to go,” Snoop Dogg told Bohanan.
Danny Joseph
Danny Joseph had all four coaches fighting over him with his rendition of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put A Spell On You.” Michael Buble used his one and only block to prevent Snoop Dogg from snagging Joseph for his team, and Gwen Stefani called the 37-year-old singer “one of the strongest, most secure singers” she’s heard so far on the season.
But in the end, the singer from London who now lives in Dallas opted to go with McEntire. The country star was quick to remind Joseph that she is the defending champion on the show.
“You’ve got an amazing range, and a very powerful voice,” McEntire said. “I’m very competitive and I work real hard and I’ll help you any way I can.”
Edward Preble
Snoop Dogg turned instantly for Edward Preble’s rendition of “Luck be a Lady.” Although the rapper praised Preble’s showmanship and stage presence, the 19-year-old singer from Florida ended up joining forces with the coach who turned at the very last minute: Buble.
“I took a long time to turn around because I”m protective, highly protective of this genre,” Buble said. “I’ve been so lucky to be one of the few people to keep it alive, because I love it more than you’ll ever know.”
Preble remained on Buble’s team through the Knockout round before getting stolen by McEntire.
“Edward, you have fascinated me since the very beginning,” McEntire said. “For you to be still in your teens, you’re such a mature soul. Way to go, I’m just thrilled.”