An old FRIEND of coach Guy Sebastian SURPRISES him in The Voice | Journey #55

Chynna Taylor was a Semi-finalist in the eight series of The Voice Australia in 2019. Check out her incredible journey from the 'Blind Auditions' to the 'Grand Final'!
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- Blind Audition: ‘Shallow’ by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
- Knockout: ‘Papa Don't Preach' by Madonna
- Battle: 'Never Tear Us Apart' by INXS
- Live: 'Alone' by Heart
- Live: 'California Dreaming' by The Mama's & The Papa's
- Semi-Final: 'Jolene' by Dolly Parton
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[@dhruvanshrautela7507]

Guy seems like such a good dude. He even knows his backing vocalists. And he is proud to see her rock the stage.

[@danizweifler6061]

I mean Guy should have some brain cells left to recognise fellow backing vocalists............

[@stormtrooper1379]

Why does Guy know everyone in Australia

[@pearllam5773]

I was looking for this comment, thanks

[@Isladepee25]

Srsly tho I swear he probs does

[@shinesongerald7941]

Because he is a good soul

[@Mjansen77]

He is a genuinely nice guy, small area, and he has been well known for 18 years since winning Idol lol

[@jamesnoro7898]

Guy can be everywhere

[@keelanoconnell3393]

She earned her place in that competition! It wasn’t just because she was friends with Guy. Amazing vocal talent! 😍

[@yohanes3505]

❄️

[@shaywestlake9709]

I live in the USA and am just seeing this. I agree 100%. She is fantastic. I love her voice. She doesn’t go full throttle. She builds to a peak in the performance. I was a singer when I was younger. I look at things still from a singer’s perspective. She is a singer’s singer. We recently had a guy named Pete Mroz in the USA Voice. He was friends with Judge Blake Shelton. Blake did not take Pete, I was so upset. Pete had a real shot and Blake didn’t take him because he thought people would think he was helping him in my opinion. That really upset me. I am so glad Guy did not do that to her.

[@wanderleijunior5452]

🇧🇷 Exactly... 😁

[@divajammarmar3484]

That may be true; but would you feel the same as one of the other contestants on Guy’s team? The conflict of interest was palpable. Especially with him constantly saying “she’s my friend”.

[@Boomer-cf2br]

Ditto on that, she earned her way up there.

[@diegoledda3428]

At the start, I would not like her. But as I listened intently, she has this quality voice that comes beautifully while she is reaching a high note. Beautiful. powerful!

[@angomz3130]

Her Rushty voice in high notes u mean

[@darcdragonarc]

@@angomz3130 first line maybe

[@ellenabendschoen4990]

She should have gone through. She has an awesome voice.

[@Tech-gv6qk]

There are better voices on Guys team but only few of them got that special thing that Chynna has.

[@mukhlisirwan]

Yeah i think so

[@livbxr]

If he wouldn‘t have turned that would have been so disappointing for her😂

[@journiibee1429]

I‘m Lilly 😂he recognized her. I saw his face when she started singing. He was like “wait a sec.......”

[@meroj4035]

That voice? You think someone would not turn?.. Haha insane.

[@rileyc6974]

I’m a potato that what I saw too

[@danipianoarts]

I like the fact that she is not trying to imitate someone else. Her voice is very unique and great range.

[@Starlet360LP]

Idk how she couldn't have gotten enough votes. She's too amazing.

[@paulk2387]

I have a theory. Mind you, I haven’t seen the other contestants, but it is a theory still. I’d randomly stumbled on this video on YT, haven’t heard about Chynna before. I have a few years of vocal training, so, while I’m by no means a musician - i do have an understanding of what can and can not be done with vocal expression. And she blew me away with her “Papa don’t preach” interpretation. So, by the last round i was completely on her bandwagon. If i was biased - It was in her and Guy’s favor. And i love “Jolene” - probably my favorite country song. But as soon as i heard Chynna’s actually singing it, i went “oh, no!”. It is not a good diva song - you can’t sing it expressing just confidence and dominance. I mean, you certainly can and should have confidence in your vocals, but the song is a desperate plea with a calm acknowledgment, that Jolene can take everything from you, just by existing. And they’ve made it into “please, Jolene, but also fuck you, because I’m better than you” song. Also the arrangement was a bit strange, and the I think it did no justice to Chynna’s voice. I’m not talking about the high stuff - that was great. But the calm “speaking” parts felt a bit muddy, as if i couldn’t quite hear or feel the weight of the first lines - and it is very important with this song. Basically, the approach to this song - given the circumstances and Chynna’s abilities - was misguided. And it is a pity, because she’d certainly shown, that she has all the instruments and understanding to perform it on the highest level. I see it as a coaching experiment went “not optimal”, and i do hope she is doing exceptionally well today.

[@bokchoydoggie6489]

Australia doesn't like country

[@mishelhans8134]

She is so modest that she said she had sang with guy....but then guy was like "we are friends and we know each other really well"💕

[@beckymedina7860]

⁹km

[@capt.dankorn4919]

Love her voice, amazing, thank you guy, for your effort.

[@kennedybrown8376]

I think everyone thought the same thing I thought.😭 no explanations needed

[@ladyrose807]

She.sound great guy and his.brother I.ove

[@stevenbeck]

I swear Guy Sebastian knows every damn person in Australia 😂😂

[@anthonynettleton8346]

How the public didn't vote enough for her I will never know ... please send her to eurovision she has a powerful voice and with correct song she could win it for ya

[@haroldk724]

Chynna Taylor just sang the most Incredible cover of Shallow that has ever been done...would love to a duet with Chynna and Lady Gaga.....that would be Earth Shaking

[@matzohgirl]

Harold Kelly She has a great voice but I think a different song would have shown her skills better.

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

I absolutely love when an artist takes another artist's song and makes it their own not duplicating with the original artist has done. Awesome job

[@veronicabonilla2659]

omg this woman singing Joleene, i had chills ALL OVER!!!! her voice it is out of this world incredible!!!!

[@travelmeghalayatravellocal4047]

Had me clinching my fist..

[@lactoast477]

Nature Trails Meghalaya Lmao why?

[@travelmeghalayatravellocal4047]

I was like in a state of shocked like you're brain suddenly stop and just mmmmmmmm.. 😊😊😊🤭

[@LishmanJamie]

@@lactoast477 lll

[@xiosantiagoxs]

@@lactoast477 the kids get to

[@ttee6990]

She's super! She reminds me of Celine dion, her confidence and knows her abilities and being grounded. She is the winner in my head!

[@neriashleycabajar1985]

You mean you're thinking she's the winner!

[@miagudda]

Whoa, that battle was incredible. Those ladies put their hearts on that stage and fed off each other’s energy. Loved it!

[@filhodomanolo]

Her audition was FLAWLESS!

[@madhusmitasingh7376]

She is a very powerful and versatile vocalist ... I felt the power ...

[@esthermiller2713]

Six years ago my daughter & granddaughter, who live with her two younger brothers in Sippy Downs Queensland, went to a Guy Sebastian concert. My granddaughter was holding a huge sign up.....which said that that day was her 13th birthday. Guy noticed it & very kindly made Faith an extremely happy young lady by calling her up on stage & invited the audience to join him as he sang “Happy Birthday” to her. That was one of the biggest highlights of her life. We’re Canadians. My daughter & husband (divorced now) moved their three children from Ontario Canada to Sippy Downs in ‘08. They’ve lived there now for eleven years. Faith is now a beautiful 19 year old.

[@aninarohr9205]

That’s cool, that she had a great day. I love her name😍🙌🏻

[@esthermiller2713]

Anina Rohr , I will thank you for her. ((HUGS))

[@grayskindablue]

I love when artists are humble enough to take time out for things like 13 year olds in the middle of concerts. On my 15th birthday Pierce the Veil did the same for me and gave me a bunch of signed “birthday” merch after, it meant so much, couldn’t of been happier, they’re very down to earth. It always makes me happy to hear that other people had similar experiences with bands/singers they loved growing up as well, there’s nothing quite like an idol showing kindness. (On an unrelated note her accent must be really interesting moving at that age!)

[@Griffex]

Great story, should of stopped at “highlights of her life” tho

[@esthermiller2713]

Griffex , take a couple Extra Strength Tylenols & go to bed. The pain should stop in an hour or so.

[@charikliagalazi1801]

Kim and Chynna perfect duet!!! don't we need a single of them !

[@smicalica321]

Yes!

[@preshy1146]

I felt so too

[@monicahoward7443]

I believe that the battle between Kim and Chynna was the higher expression of music! Simply STUNNING❤❤❤❤

[@preshy1146]

Swrs

[@SavannahNation]

imagine if she did don’t stop believing by journey🤯🤩😭

[@mustafaylmaz6988]

Oh! it would be perfect😍

[@Danny_R_]

Perfect 👌🏻 song for her.

[@jimlundstrom4693]

Yes awesome choice I hope she didn't stop

[@anahiherrera6024]

@@mustafaylmaz6988 w

[@addisonwoods2052]

Or courage to change by sia

[@pidgenicolas9037]

she literally so effin good and guy is correct that voice is really a gift

[@grey_nxt8838]

How could she not get enough votes? She's so wholesome! Her voice is legendary, this could be the next Céline Dion right here. I could listen a whole album from here for sure. Damn how could people miss that I'm confused af

[@user-fk6wl9mq1f]

I am almost assured it is because someone signed her and as such the votes went to someone else. Imo it the only thing making sense as she was crazy talented.

[@johnarmstrong3831]

Her performance of Jolene is so spot on. She sounds so much like Dolly Parton. Holy cow!

[@Cadzillion]

They're old FRIENDS but why does it give me the vibe of them being awkward???

[@dannaporter6506]

Danielle Cadiong because it is an extremely awkward situation!

[@mistere1984]

Yeah. He's got to be objective and that can be hard with friends.

[@yoshuaadityakurniawan8256]

@@mistere1984 agreed

[@katiehildebrant5531]

You can do it and your Dreams true Katie Hildebrant

[@theprincessnat635]

Also, I can imagine his public character is different than his personal one.

[@jamako732]

Holy shit. That season of Voice of Australia was packed with incredible talent, there are like 4 or 5 people on that stage at the end that could've won or been a runner-up in almost every other season.

[@sudarshanimoktan174]

Guy Sebastian is such a nice guy 💖

[@evaDrepuS]

That was one of the better battles I have seen in these. Both very talented women.

[@LSingh-hu6ml]

Chynna has a beautiful powerful voice. I notice Australians never seem to pick the best singers. Been watching them for last 3 weeks every day

[@joylyngerodias7249]

i second the motion👍👍 theyre letting go the best talents artist singer they ever had..🤣🤣

[@Thebestoutthere]

I think they know who will still be successful even when they don’t win the voice.

[@lilz0208]

She’s got her single out! And apparently had an album in 2017. I hope her career takes off from here. Beautiful voice and person.

[@lornatani143]

Wow I got goosebumps listening to Jolene 😳😍

[@komuhrarajteh1663]

She definitely delivered her all and she deserved to be a winner.😍

[@prihncess]

seeing this, I’m actually glad Chris didn’t pick Guy as his coach, it’s really conflicting coaching and judging a family in such competitions

[@natalieboyer9787]

OMG i think the Wilson sisters would love her singing Alone in such a unique way omg

[@arnavvaidyanathan8453]

Chynna should’ve won. I felt she was better than the winner.

[@BondofOblivion]

Who won?

[@glsweeney721]

She should have won when she was on X factor

[@kauze_]

Yeah, who was the winner?

[@glsweeney721]

@@kauze_ Diana Rouvas

[@kauze_]

@@glsweeney721 Oh! Well Diana Rouvas, in my opinion, did deserve to win. She was amazing!

[@christinaharrison2215]

She reminds me of Lea Michelle from glee. The confidence she gets from singing and the way she controls her voice and the song is something that not many people can do so she is talented for sure. Congrats to her 🎉🎉

[@mdcpmvp85]

She will definitely be back soon and be the THE VOICE CHAMP

[@karanshukla6889]

she can't come back

[@louisecanavan3108]

@@karanshukla6889 Why?????????????

[@karanshukla6889]

@@louisecanavan3108 you can't comeback after you have passed certain round.

[@louisecanavan3108]

@@karanshukla6889 oh really thanks for telling me :) enjoy the rest of your day

[@dorisnoel7881]

@@karanshukla6889Jack Vigden won in 2011 and came back 2019.

[@jorieinso300]

guy Sebastian is one of my ultimate crush.. super

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

She’s so beautiful

[@Blackstar-lr6in]

She has such a great gift. The tessitura of her voice is so distinctive, full of warmth, and emotions. She always gave me goosebumps. Although I love her voice, could you guys appreciate the backup vocal on her performance of "Alone". Dang!!! That girl can hit skyscrapers with her voice.

[@leeyolui3262]

Love how this Guy picks songs for each contestants. Each song tells stories of each individuals. Great job Uso

[@kwek123]

That's so saaaad... But I may say she deserves an album that will get multi platinum, her voice was unique not common I believe in her I know.. just keep fighting chynna... ♥️ From 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@michaelapadagdag197]

It feels like Chynna is opening another level of her vocals in every song.

[@jenhr57]

SHE SHOULD HAVE WON. SHE HAS AN AMAZING VOICE, BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AND CUTE DIMPLE

[@Lukas-zl5lb]

Jen H should have won***********

[@vista806]

"She should HAVE won". Of is a preposition. You need a transitive verb.

[@ilab.9940]

@@vista806 I was going to say the same thing...I'm Italian and it is a bit confusing seeing english speakers getting this kind of things wrong

[@mayg9197]

Who won?

[@jenhr57]

@@vista806 I was never good at grammer

[@staavroula]

She literally crushed "Alone" ... I love her voice and the power she has

[@Unique007]

Chyna is a Champion And, the world is gonna take her name Such a heart of fame *She is my dear Love* 😘 I'm a forever true fan no matter even when u grow old.

[@kharltaraki6076]

I love u.. I meant the girl

[@grayskindablue]

Not a true enough fan to know how to spell her name apparently lol

[@marcellapratt6277]

Chills what a Great Artist!!! Guy is so right about Her.

[@marcellapratt6277]

Love her tone, voice and vocals she's amazing.

[@silvialacez]

I just found out about her and I’m so in love with her voice and personality. She puts so much emotion in the songs without overdoing it like many singers do. Her tone is so beautiful. I wish she had won, I hope she will have a great career ❤

[@loveothers6467]

Hold up! That was seriously awesome. I replayed her at 1:16 about a jillion times. Her voice is sweeeeet! Truly music to your ears.

[@antigonetheodosiou7853]

Omg that battle gave me goosebumps beautiful voices.

[@cameronsmith9562]

That rendition of Alone, Wow.

[@kendrabryant4738]

She deserved to go further in my opinion! She is sooo talented!

[@HeyItsDebbieJ]

That was a killer audition, she sang so well

[@oluwasegunjasonoladun5051]

She’s a star 🌟 no doubts .... no single bad performance

[@rechoice9010]

Just love how proud the family are and thats the best version of shallow ive ever heard.

[@melodydavies4260]

When she said she wanted to sing jolene i didn’t realize I could love this woman more

[@staceykenna3342]

Her voice is insane!!! She is on 🔥🔥🔥☄️☄️☄️

[@giglambert8787]

to take someone’s song and change it from the original and make it even better is awesome ‼️ Proof that Guy and her with be around for awhile! BTW Guy has the cutest expressions and grin to go along with that voice!

[@ch.keerthi7081]

I didn't like her getting eliminated.... Damnn she stole my heart, my mind.... Her voice is very incredible and touches me everytime I listen to her. ❤❤❤ she is not a loser... She is a winner for me❤❤

[@aaronjames6723]

I think "dont stop believing" would ve perfectly fit to her voice

[@ziy4dp713]

Skyfall

[@daniellebennis2126]

I would love to see her do that song

[@bowlingluvr01]

Omg the battle round gave me MASSIVE chills. They were both incredible. Then the video chat with her parents made me cry... Yall cant do this lol Shes amazing

[@raphaelmawunyo8352]

The battle was soo insane 😍❤️❤️

[@marcoandreknottjung3418]

This is the fourth time I've heard these groundbreaking song! How many stars will be born again?

[@Opal_Obsidian]

I didnt realize but yeah that would be really hard to choose for guy because hey she's my friend what do I do

[@danielvaughn2755]

She's is amazing she's a pro. I love her much

[@joramrubeihayo]

Guy you are the best coach📌💯❤️🥰 love the way you bring out that emotional confidence from your students

[@irishsailor9327]

I was very impressed with Chynna. That season had many great singers and they were all Winners.

[@katp8181]

I’d love to hear her sing let it go, her voice is perfect

[@thikrayatasad1938]

SHE'S LIKE ONE OF MY TOP 3 ARTISTS IN THE VOICE EVER!! GLOBALLY ! WOW!

[@bulgariantranslator4080]

Chyna, WOW! Love her voice! SUPERSTAR!!!

[@happyme1500]

I now realized that a true talent melts your heart. Her voice is so beautiful that I can't stop crying listening to her, even though I don't feel much connection to the lyrics. She is a real star, nature's gift!

[@KKSliderBuns]

The way her mom happily hugs her husband is so cute

[@emanfos9471]

She deserves to win the contest. She sings with pure emotions and superb vocals. ❤❤❤❤

[@forpeace1580]

I love that she was given a chance. Guy, a good man. China, a deserved talent. And both a beautiful friendship. The Jolene costume, however, I could have done without, lol!

[@atikasaleem7901]

You said china-😂 it’s Chynna 😂🤣

[@marcellapratt6277]

Definitely an Artist I could hear her on the Radio right Now.

[@charlisonnenblume]

instantly got goosebumps when she started singing

[@user-bu2pd3rk9v]

She is really good talent There is special thing in her voice 💙

[@muffinhaven2317]

Chynna has a powerful but gorgeous voice and she is an amazing performer.❤️🎊🥰

[@jenniferbernante3423]

Her voice is like the great old voices, i wish i have that voice like that. I love the old singer voices.

[@mom6c625]

I can't believe she didn't make it through she has an amazing voice

[@silvendumbu8356]

One word: incredible!!! 💘

[@arnielcapacite4718]

While watching chynna's journey my tears are slowly turning down..😭😭😭😭😭

[@CLC9209]

Wow what a tough choice to make between Kim and Chyna. They are both absolutely amazing 👏

[@skywinder8837]

The hell that's one greatest shallow cover I ever listened.

[@evareddy443]

You're lovely Chynna. Beautiful duet..thanks ladies. I'm South African, grew up with aunts who loved Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers. Country western was often heard in our home. You did an excellent rendition. Wondering if you didn't move forward because Australian people are unfamiliar with your song choice?? Do Australians know country western music? Love you, love Australians, their beings, music and films are so raw and real. Soul touching.

[@mustangspirit59]

Man! Jolene was probably her best song too. I wish she would have done a little more with it to make it her own but dang was it a great choice for her!

[@lisacampbell2715]

She’s beautiful and she’s so blessed to have a good coach and a sweet person.

[@ronelcanete9745]

So Much power of her voice❤💪 I love it

[@noemiemi6222]

She is amazing a winner for everyone 🥰

[@libaybuay11]

I just got goosebumps all over me when she sang jolene😂❤

[@jasonwilliamtjandra]

Yup me too, especially hearing it with my headphones.

[@bingbong3075]

Her vocals are amazing... Wow!...

[@MsDimps24]

Well just goes to prove everything is bigger in Texas....her voice is phenomenal!

[@Rayna_90]

that battle tho.. please tell me someone stole the other woman..

[@sixth3706]

@Jogos, Musicas e Entreterimento wot

[@abraaogama6676]

There are no steals in TVAU's battles.

[@connorcoulter8880]

I wish there were steals cause i think that both woman would go to the semis or would go to the grand final as a duo

[@amitd708]

Yeah she is equally awesome. She sang very beautifully with extra classic texture. 👌♥️

[@johannajillf.manzano779]

Same thought

[@weikean8990]

That battle is freakin' awesome!!!!!!! Insanelly amazing!!!!!!

[@rolandpabilona]

I love her voice... so special.. you will really get connected all the time she sings...bravo bravo bravo.......

[@sammydavis8722]

That audition gave me goosebumps!

[@ashleymaetorida915]

She's so amazing 🎉🎉🎉

[@merryrosenacario2137]

what!.!! why!! chynna is so amazing i love the way she sing she's the winner for me

[@rachaelaluko7291]

Her voice is magical 😍🔥🔥