During the Blind Auditions on The Voice Season 27, Conor James absolutely stole the show with his stunning rendition of Aretha Franklin’s timeless classic, “I Say a Little Prayer.” His soulful voice and effortless charm earned him the rare and coveted four-chair turn. It only took a few seconds into the performance for Adam Levine to hit his button, unable to resist the smooth tone and emotional depth in Conor’s voice.
As the song went on, the rest of the coaches—John Legend, Michael Bublé, and Kelsea Ballerini—quickly followed, turning their chairs one after another. At one point, Ballerini even tried to use her Block to stop another coach from getting him, though it didn’t quite work out. Still, it was clear everyone wanted Conor on their team.
When the performance ended, the coaches were full of praise. John Legend called him “so cool” and highlighted his talent as a songwriter, producer, and keyboard player. Kelsea Ballerini commented on how deeply he connected with the song, saying, “You can just tell when someone truly feels what they’re singing.”
Adam Levine was especially taken by Conor’s spirit, calling him a “unicorn” — a rare artist who brings something fresh and genuine to the stage. He made a passionate pitch, urging Conor to join his team.
In the end, Conor James chose Team Adam, marking a powerful and emotional start to his The Voice journey — one that fans will definitely remember.
