Chat with Audra Ep. 9: My Experience on "The Voice"

[@sheffley3081]

“So what’s your sob story?” “Going on the voice”

[@craigb.8859]

Was thinking the same thing, ironically, your sob story is the Voice audition.

[@jerokterojokke3356]

Thank God you didn't quit Audra. Your music has meant a lot to me. Hollywood can be cruel.

[@pendragon2012]

Wow. You should have won. Better than a lot of people I've heard on there. The new songs have been fire! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say The Voice's loss was our gain and I'm glad you didn't give up. You add a lot of beauty to our lives!

[@musemusician11235]

I really enjoyed watching this video before The Voice sends you angry emails and letters and gets this vid taken down 😂

[@kylemaurer2755]

Let them. It sounds like Audra has a solid legal case against them

[@danieln1212]

​@@kylemaurer2755for what? They are entitled to fail you for any reason, it isn't a right.

[@kylemaurer2755]

@@danieln1212 for not having a "sob story" though? That's bullshit and you know it

[@danieln1212]

@@kylemaurer2755 They were and likely are still soulless assholes but i sincerely doubt it is illegal to deny it for any reason except maybe for being a protected class.

[@kylemaurer2755]

@@danieln1212 if anything it's textbook fraud. They run a "singing competition" and they denied somebody the chance to appear for a reason completely unrelated to singing

[@chrispilh]

Audra, I am so sorry that they treated you like that. For what it's worth, in my opinion you are the best and most amazing singer I have ever heard!!! I am so glad that you didn't let your experience on The Voice stop you from singing! The producers should have picked you, but it's THEIR LOSS, not yours. Also, there is absolutely nothing wrong with not having a sob story. As someone who does have a sob story, I wish I didn't. Not having a sob story is a blessing. It is really good that you have a happy life. Not having a sob story shouldn't make you feel inadequate or anything like that. I am really glad that you have a happy and fulfilling life!!! You are super awesome and amazing just the way you are!!! I am glad that you didn't let the producers manipulate you into portraying yourself the way they wanted, rather than who you really are. I hope you will always remain authentic and genuine, and never let anyone try to pressure you into changing. You are very inspiring and awesome, and your singing and your KZbin videos like this one really encourages me and makes a big difference in my life!!! I hope you will always keep singing for as long as you enjoy it! You have tons of devoted fans who love you and support you!!! I hope your finger is healing really well!!! God bless you!!!

[@alexkerekes214]

Audra is beyond talented, the Voice isn't worthy 🙌

[@nicoleavery7238]

No hate to her but her singing is mediocre, many people on the voice who are way more advanced

[@chrispilh]

@@nicoleavery7238 In my opinion, Audra's singing is really awesome and great and amazing!!!

[@alexkerekes214]

@@nicoleavery7238 based on what? That's a genuine question, not sarcasm. Audra has sang pop/rock covers for years. She only gets better. Her voice has outstanding range from chest voice to head voice. Her modulations are spot on. Her whistle tones (though rare) are fantastic.

[@luizhenriquepaes8991]

So glad you didn't stopped Audra... sad reality on how TV really works... I've been listening to F211 since my 16s (I am 23 now) and you are always on the top of my playlists. It's terrible to think Hollywood almost destroyed my favorite band

[@jasongravermoen]

The fact that you have a well adjusted life and a family that loves you shouldn't be the reason you get sent home. It's literally called "The Voice". I will never watch that show again. Happy birthday to your channel, Audra!🎁

[@chrispilh]

Same here. I will boycott The Voice from now on, because they were mean to Audra.

[@JDruRC4]

I for one am thrilled this all went the way it did, cause had you been on The Voice I would've felt very obligated to watch it & support you, but I would've hated it too cause I just loathe all those "competition reality shows" & would've not wanted to give them the ratings. . . I also feel like they would've ruined you a bit, tried to change your sound, make you sing crap you aren't passionate about. . Congrats on absolutely making the right choice with the path you've taken!! ☺️

[@isaacw.brooks8417]

Happy KZbin channel anniversary, Audra! Also, it's probably for the best that you didn't get on The Voice. But, you're definitely more talented than some of the individuals who do make it on that show. Between First To Eleven, Concrete Castles, your own channel, you've made a name for yourself.

[@wtwa66]

P.S. So glad you didn't quit! We wouldn't have the fantastic Audra and F211 we have today!

[@RRMstudios24]

Great takeaway about not caring about what other people think

[@urkonconcerts]

I did auditons for the Voice back in 2019 and literally same, I stopped watching that show cos of that and never watched it again since! 😂but yeah I feel you Audra you were too good for the voice hahahah

[@nehielrivera6563]

Wow! Thank you for sharing. I just learned about your music on KZbin recently and I think your music is really awesome! Thank goodness you didn't quit and continued to chase after your passion for music. You're awesome!

[@bobsternvogel5550]

Sorry you had such a devastating experience on "The Voice", Audra, and I don't blame you for refusing to audition again. Something tells me that the producers wouldn't want to hear a summary of this video as your "sob story"...

[@galzajcytmu6659]

nice honest video. never dout yourself, you're amazing and i bet you were the best of all the candidates. we often hear from top singers like dave grohl, corey Taylor, kidrock,... how those shows are destroying young singers and unfair, but when you hear a concrete story like this, you really know just how right they were. we're happy, that you got over it, continued with the band, build the best covers collection and making millions of our ears happy every week. 16:36 that's right! 👏👏👏and honestly i would just reply with a middle finger emoji.

[@chezterharry]

Hey Audra really sorry that experience was such a rough one. Clearly, they use their silly formula and you just didn't fit that mold which I think is a good thing in the long run. You be you and keep on rockin.

[@mikem3593]

You're the best Audra!

[@mattjamesss1]

Love ya audra and glad you exist solo and first to eleven and that sucks but glad you and the band blew up just remember you are the best and love your singing even better than a lot of other artists songs :)

[@John1411-mc4zt]

It's great to know the experience you had with the voice, Audra ✨

[@SpaceAquilae]

Loved this video Audra. Thanks for sharing your story, it’s so interesting to learn everything that happens behind the scenes for these shows

[@JDruRC4]

Uuhhhhhh, I'm sorry, did I hear "Dying in LA"? 😮. . . Audra, you become proficient on Piano RIGHT NOW so you can do a Solo Audra cover of that. . . Not just a want, the world NEEDS it. 🎹🗣️🎙️🔊

[@jeffbarrett6597]

So glad you stuck with it. You are a great singer! I would have voted for you on the Voice if they had let you on the show.

[@scojo262]

Thanks for sharing this story and your experience! Glad to see that you didn't quit and have become a success via social media.

[@dennissnyder3296]

Audra, my dear, It is great that you were noticed by a reality singing show. I am absolutely for anything that would be a good experience for you. I’m sad about the way they tried to twist you into something you’re not. This is actually a positive success for you. You stayed yourself throughout the trial. It makes me love you even more as a person and artist. This was an excellent chat today. Keep going! You’re doing wonderful. I really want to get up to Erie and see you play at a local venue. The PyroJam was a lot of fun. You are definitely good to your fans . ❤

[@TERROR_ILoveSabC]

Theoretically they didn't deserve such a good voice. It often happens that good people get released before their time. It happened to me in all kinds of competitions, I remember one in painting where being a good painter is useless. You draw horribly. I didn't even understand why they made me go to the other side of the country just to say thank you. I felt the same as Audra.❤ He was even a young 16 year old boy.

[@Dropkickpunk76]

Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad you kept up with your singing. I own both of your Concrete Castles releases. They bring me a lot of joy when I listen to them. I also eagerly await your F211 releases they are so good. That being said the experience that you had, the heartache , the awfulness of it forged you into the strong confident person you are today. It sounds cliche but life can be so hard and cruel for no reason. Either you learn from it or you let it crush you. So I think you took something so amazing from the experience although you probably didn't realize it at the time. Your self worth. Its a huge thing. I say this without trying to be cheesy about it. Most don't discover it till way later you got it early. It also usually takes going through an emotional wringer to find it. So keep up with the journey. You are living life on your own terms ,which is how we all should live it.

[@esmth]

Interesting story. Would be awesome to watch you on a reality show. You should apply for survivor!

[@DavidTobolowsky]

Keep being your genuine self! I rarely watch TV but since discovering F211 watch all your music videos that I can.

[@JohnGreenage]

I just found you guys and watched your Boston cover and those vocals are amazing three octaves wow...... Amazing Band

[@philherman8633]

From what I’ve read of other’s experiences with reality shows, I think you’re better off without them. Your First 2 Eleven fans know you and help spread the word of First 2 Eleven’s awesomeness.

[@Aspkkr]

As an amateur singer I would love to see you do a tutorial on singing individual notes. What I mean is you explaining how to sing a C on demand for example. Thanks and great video this week.

[@halnewhouser1217]

Audra, after the voice, you now have an unfortunate story that is real. Love You.

[@mdotqu162]

Yoooooo, i remember you and your mom were the sweetest peeps when I was there in 2019!! It’s crazy encouraging to see you thriving in this creative journey!!💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@adamkittle6741]

Thank you for sharing that experience

[@tonydeluna8095]

Happy birthday to your KZbin channel Audra

[@reday717]

I always believed the voice AGT and reality tv is about sob stories when I say it's about sob stories people defended which is stupid it you got cheated but look at you now Audra two albums with Concrete Castles First to Eleven they were wrong always remember you are amazing you have a outstanding voice the voice was 6 at best for not choosing you

[@georgeyepez4420]

look at agt winner

[@wtwa66]

Tragic story but fascinating view of the "dark side" of Hollywood. I'm so curious about what your (and Trevor's, Ryan's, Sam's) goals/dreams are with the band / music in general. I'm sure I speak for many that you and your band have provided such fantastic entertainment/art to so many "on your own". What is your view of "taking it to the next level"? Some kind of original hit song? Is the current "business model" (social media, youtube, tours etc.), being based in Erie, enough for you all as a career? This whole business is a complete mystery to me. I'm just happy that I get to listen to your high quality music as much as I can!

[@paulabound3576]

Audra, here in Brazil, we've got The Voice and a bunch of other singing shows. But let me tell you, none of the winners have ever really taken off. F211, though? You guys have the best fans! They're crazy about the band, love your voice, and think you're the coolest!

[@DecusMoon]

Appreciate the BTS story of your experience. I remember when I did an episode of a reality dating show on MTV a LONG time ago (I'm not going to age myself here) it was incredibly eye-opening how much was planned, premeditated, and for the sake of counting the word "reality" - faked. Since my own experience I've been extremely skeptical of every other reality show these days.

[@snapz117]

It's horrifying to hear what they had to put you through as a 16b year old, I feel like that's just a bit much but so amazing of you do push through it and I am SO glad it wasn't career ending. You show them!

[@dustinchan9984]

Audra… you are such a great singer! I feel second-hand traumatized hearing your story 😂

[@jamesbogan6956]

My God, what an experience and at such a young age. I'm glad you bounced back and you are great. No sob story and then they called you back. I mean what balls. Stay strong.

[@unleashedhero2225]

I would love to hear more about your journey with Concrete Castles! There's so much more that goes on behind the scenes than we know of, so this is all really informative and insightful

[@SteelTrust27]

you should have tell them I am here to have my voice heard on earth, since you had already sang for space. that should be your catchy story : this girl's voice already made it to the Moon - and in our hearts ;) 🎉😂

[@dgsimm]

I once got an email (probably auto-generated) telling me to apply for the job that fired me five years earlier... Seriously, though, thank you for being so honest about all of this. It's kind of disappointing and infuriating to hear this, considering how many game shows and reality shows I've watched over the years, but I'm also not too surprised. I guess the biggest take away from your video is that Southern California is fake as hell, but I've lived on the West Coast all my life, so this is no surprise to me either. I've tried out for Jeopardy a few times, and twice they called me back to audition but I didn't get picked for the show. I've often wondered if it was kind of the same reason, I don't have a good story to tell when they do the practice contestant interviews. If I try out again, which I'd like to but I just haven't gotten around to it because life gets in the way, I wrote down some thoughts after the last audition of what I can do differently in the future, so I can practice a contestant interview. And that was really messed up that they changed your song on you at the last minute. You had every right to be upset.

[@axlfox4048]

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart when the producers change 16 year old Audras audition song 5 minutes before the audition, LITERALLY!!!

[@andrey_s_it]

Happy birthday to your channel, Audra ⭐️ People get disappointed in themselves and lose strength if they have inflated ambitions. For example, i entered the Tyumen Oil and Gas University, title specialty and Tomsk University of Radio Electronics and Control Systems, by competition of 17 people and also Tomsk Polytechnic University. - this is called greed and I did not give them «on bread». As a result, they almost tore me to pieces. I graduated from Novosibirsk State Technical University. If you are sent there, it will be a meat grinder. So do not regret. Thanks for the video, the main thing is a smile and a dimple, bye.

[@thomasgee6495]

That's why you call it Hollyweird, my condolences

[@tedgarrison8842]

You’re best chat ever… Why? Because you showed your vulnerability. Very proud of you 👍

[@newageprometheus]

Ironically, their rejection of you for not having a sob story, GAVE you a sob story.

[@audraandtheboys]

You're too good for that TV show!!!

[@BenTDrake]

I used to watch talent shows back in the day. Usually you can see participants are good at what they do, but still very far from pros in a technical level. However they are told they are amazing and incredible, when reality is they are not at a level they can make a living of their talent. The shows are more about the overcoming of a kinda sad story than about talent. They are made to appeal a broad demographic section of the population, not just people interested in art or music. Personally, I think they are a factory of crushed dreams. I remember a boy from my high school got to the finals of my country's version of Britain's Got Talent. He could sing in a soprano range, which was very impressive for a boy, and he liked to sing opera, but if you knew a little bit about singing, you could easily tell he couldn't control air flow and he was running out of breath very quickly in high notes. The judges praised him like crazy and overreacted, and told him he could get very far in music. Obviously, he didn't. He pursued it for some time, but eventually gave up.

[@manuellacarte5546]

Girl, You are a star. Top talented! 🙂

[@ArcticKrampus]

You were too real for reality television. I’d wear that with pride.

[@camaro-bk7wz]

👋😃Hi Audra, hopefully you'll have a huge fan base with your new band Concrete Castles!! Don't give up!! You guys are Awesome!! It took Rush to make it, until their 4th album!!

[@pyrerock]

It's disappointing that they did that to you. It goes to show you though that no "reality" TV show is real. It's all manufactured. What you share with us through this channel and on your other social media is far better anyway because it actually is reality. I'm really glad you were able to get through that painful time and didn't quit because your voice is a gift. It would suck not to be able to enjoy it anymore. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@meh5552]

Hello, pretty Audra! I love your speaking and singing voices.

[@aaronburrmusic]

I'm sorry you had such a bad experience, but I appreciate you revealing what "reality" TV is actually like.

[@coolhandluke8555]

I'm happy you didn't quit because of how they treated you. It would have been a shame to waste such an amazing talent because of all that Hollywood bullshit

[@JASPIONPLAY-co4jw]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!

[@neilvarma]

R.I.P. sorry for your loss 😢🙏❤️

[@faronhall4786]

I love the voice. I watch it every week

[@Bitterswoon]

Audra, fuck The Voice. You guys don't need that kind of astroturfing, just keep rocking and we'll keep listening to you.

[@tankosaurus]

Way way back, when Idol was the singing show (I think it was the 2nd or 3rd Australian Idol season.... back in 2004, I think) I tried out for it, and was told by the judges that I should forget about the show, and start a rock band. At the time, I thought, "Well I guess I'm just not good enough". And I knew there was some "I'm not good-looking enough" in there as well... but now looking back, I see that they were probably trying to do me a favour. If I had pushed hard enough (instead of being discouraged and stepping back from singing) it would have been better for me to have tried to make it on my own (not even necessarily in the rock genre), away from the pop system. Especially knowing just what a horrible deal people get when they do get on TV on those shows.

[@jpducati916]

Great story

[@christophersuto3263]

Since we were cheated of hearing you sing "You Say". Is there a video of you singing this on your channel? I would love to hear it.

[@jlt5649]

You are the best, do not let the a holes get you down

[@timguenther9547]

I would love to here your thoughts on where you see yourself in five years. Haven't heard much about Concrete Castles and am curious about your plans. Thanks!

[@lukekao8136]

Politely flip them the bird and said no thanks! :P

[@NickRHT]

Exactly i would of told them they can F off

[@AKmediagb]

HI Audra, how about a video what your family and friends think of you being famous singer? :)

[@VinceBlack98]

You're better off not knowing what it means. Very glad they didn't get their claws into you. Speaking of claws, I hope the finger is healing well. 🙂

[@mateoespinoza5880]

Happy birthday to your channel !!! 🥳

[@vettenutt0534]

Your well above The Voice lol

[@ДмитрийНевинский-к6о]

Мiss Miller beauty flower 🤩🌹!

[@enxyo]

What did we learn: TV does not deserve Audra.

[@DarrenSupple]

❤❤❤❤❤ U should get Mary to sing with U Audra

[@divarachelenvy]

Thank you for sharing young one..

[@FrostyFrostySnow]

Have heard similar things about reality TV around the world unfortunately

[@MrHimico]

hey audra, FALLON studio, recreated you in fallout london :D

[@brentage5000]

They dont know what they missed out on. Glad you didnt quit and are doing a lot better than you probably would have if you had gotten on there. Re: winners = I can laterally only think of one that's still active and has a good following (Cassadee Pope). The rest.....yeah, you're absolutely the true winner of that season.

[@greenacre399]

the kneel 🙌🏻 whilzit you cry in the 🕌 😂

[@michaelgleason4791]

A few years ago? I hate to tell you this Audra but you were 16 8 years ago 😂

[@mohamedsoleman8344]

❤❤❤

[@ravastarkskywalkermcqueen95]

I want to give you a hug Audra. You’re talent should be at the forefront of The Voice and not about a sob story. That was totally unfair towards you.

[@Fasnic]

Love this! You need to get a mic stand, or a way to suspend it. Easier on you and more comfortable.

[@Mark1958-wwjd]

You should call them back and say, Now I have a sob story, and it's about mental cruelty by a reality tv show and how it almost ended in disaster. You are so sweet and we hate hearing that you were treated like that. But, maybe they did you a favor. Maybe it could have led to other unwanted things.

[@StephenShanahan-hi5uj]

I enjoy the concept of Singing Shows. But they're all cruel to the contestants (even towards some of the ones that end up winning) from my experience of watching them. I still remember The X Factor UK where the judges accused a contestant called Misha B, of being a bully just after she had performed on the third Live Show.

[@Thibault2025-f6m]

👍🏻💯

[@wilfredososa3926]

Hi Audra 😊

[@andykopaczmusic]

At least you made it farther than a lot of us. I've auditioned for them 3 times and haven't gotten past the first round open call group auditions. They bring you in 10 at a time in rooms that have horrible acoustics. At least I know that if I'd have gotten as far as you that I probably would've been kicked out due to not having a sob story. It's a good thing to know now that that is what they would've been asking for. I would love to do a collaboration with you on a song I'm currently writing. It's a song that I'll be putting at the end of a movie that I'm filming as well, I can even put you in the movie. I've sent a couple of emails, but haven't heard back yet. If you read this, let me know if you'd be interested.

[@nelsonmartin3549]

😀😀😀😀

[@joshdiaz9773]

Man, they really cheated you. I wish I could have heard you sing "you say".

[@danielclark5586]

great story. a shame that tv really is fake. all about the sympathy and drama. we no longer watch the voice because it seems like the same old stuff every year. give me talent not sob stories. we all have a story but not everyone has talent. good for you.

[@Matt_Hatt3r]

This is exactly why I get so annoyed with these competition shows.... the winners aren't chosen by talent, they're chosen by sob story. It happens every year on AGT.

[@stephenridgway3886]

💋💋💋

[@jerokterojokke3356]

Omg, You Say by Lauren Daigle? Can be get a cover soon please? :D:D:D

[@joekagerer]

I'm a huge fanboy of yours, very strange because I'm probably your grandpa's age. I used to watch The Voice religiously but would record it and FF through all the BS just for the singing. I thought it was odd how everyone had some emotional draw that made them sing... I always wondered why you weren't on it and now I know... Sorry to hear that story but you don't need Hollywood to be successful you're well on your way.

[@klchu]

You already have more success than 99% of the winners and other finalists. Their loss.

[@rockereivanivan]

And people still think these shows are real