Two Chattanooga area singers land spots on ‘The Voice’

Jordan Smith, left, a studentat Lee University, chose Adam Levine's team Monday night. Ellie Lawrence, of Calhoun, Ga., right, was selected for Gwen Stefani's team Tuesday night on "The Voice." Jordan Smith, left, a studentat Lee University, chose Adam Levine's team Monday night. Ellie Lawrence, of Calhoun, Ga., right, was selected for Gwen Stefani's team Tuesday night on "The Voice."

By Susan Pierce September 24, 2015 3 min read

Two area singers landed spots on “The Voice” during the opening nights of Season 9 on NBC’s reality TV talent show.

Lee University student Jordan Smith of Harlan, Ky., not only got all four judges to turn their chairs for him in Monday night’s blind auditions, they also gave him a standing ovation when he finished singing Sia’s hit, “Chandelier.”

Judge Gwen Stefani ran up to Smith, gave him a hug and told him, “You shocked me!”

Smith surprised judges and audience with his unique, high voice. He said people often mistake him for a woman on the telephone.

Smith wore black square-rimmed glasses, a red plaid shirt and a gray cardigan for his audition. He told the judges, “I haven’t always been the coolest person,” and said he had self-esteem issues as a child.