Ruby Leigh’s Standout Performance Secures Spot in Live Performances
In a nail-biting episode of The Voice season 24 Playoffs, the stakes were high as contestants vied for the coveted spots in the Live Performances. The intensity increased with the unexpected self-elimination of Team Reba member Tom Nitti, leaving only three spots available on Reba McEntire’s team.
However, the spotlight of the night belonged to sixteen-year-old yodeler Ruby Leigh, who delivered a performance that left both coaches and the audience in awe. Ruby’s strategic choice of Linda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time” showcased her versatility, shedding the yodel to reveal a more mature side to her vocals. The decision proved astute, earning accolades from all the coaches.
Gwen Stefani was moved to claim that if a young artist like Ruby made a record like that, “the world would be saved.” Niall Horan went further, dubbing it “the best version of that song [he’s] ever heard.” The emotional impact was palpable, with Ruby’s dad visibly moved in the front row.
The pressure was on for Team Reba, and Niall Horan jokingly suggested that if Ruby wasn’t selected, Reba might risk losing her Queen of Country crown. However, Reba, deeply moved by Ruby’s performance, had no intention of letting her go. Expressing pride in being Ruby’s coach, Reba noted the unique quality Ruby brings to The Voice, stating that Ruby is “bringing something we’ve never seen before.”
In the end, after much contemplation, Reba chose to advance Jordan Rainer and Jacquie Roar alongside the standout Ruby Leigh into the Live Performances. As the competition moves forward, the question remains: Will the audience embrace Ruby as much as Coach Reba has? The Voice continues its journey into the Lives next week, promising more surprises and extraordinary talent.