Feelings had been operating excessive on Monday’s (March 31) episode of The Voice as Kelsea Ballerini was delivered to tears when one among her crew member’s performances reminded her of her sick canine.
The nation singer first shed tears throughout rehearsals as she listened to Angie Rey carry out Cody Johnson’s “Soiled Low cost.” The tune, which is a couple of farmer not eager to promote his land, options the lyric, “And over there, beneath that huge oak tree / Beneath the cross is the place my finest buddy’s buried…Hold your cash ’trigger a person can’t depart his canine.”
That is the road that appeared to set Ballerini off, and Rey stopped singing. “I can’t do it with you crying,” Rey stated as she additionally fought again tears.
Ballerini admitted, “I acquired emotional as a result of my canine is tremendous sick. However that’s the factor about nation music, is that it does speak about actual life and the issues which are arduous to speak about.”
The “Cowboys Cry Too” singer was moved to tears once more when Rey took the stage for the precise efficiency. “You had been simply so pretty,” Ballerini informed Rey. “And I actually appreciated you form of reigning again slightly bit and exhibiting extra of that storytelling facet of your voice, ’trigger that’s a giant a part of singing nation music. I simply assume you’re superb.”
Again in August 2024, Ballerini revealed on Instagram that her beloved canine Dibs had been identified with “inoperable most cancers in his coronary heart.” She added, “He’s not in ache, and fortunately it hasn’t unfold additional. we’re going to begin him on the ‘large’ meds to strive to ensure he can have as many snug and joyful days (weeks, months) left as doable.”
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She shared one other replace in November 2024, with Dibs showing within the yard in a TikTok video. Ballerini stated he was feeling “fairly nicely” that day and thanked her followers for his or her ideas and prayers.
@kelseaballerinidibs says thanks…from the yard ❤️🩹♬ authentic sound – Kelsea Ballerini
As for Rey, regardless of the excessive reward, Ballerini in the end selected 19-year-old Iris Herrera because the winner of the Knockouts. Ballerini admitted it was a tricky choice, however she felt Herrera’s showmanship and emotion gave her the sting.
The journey isn’t over for Rey, although, as fellow coach Michael Bublé swooped in along with his Steal, including Rey to his crew. Ballerini was ecstatic to see Rey stay within the competitors, saying, “I by no means liked Michael Bublé greater than him stealing Angie.”
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