UNEXPECTED TWIST: His daughter wasn't supposed to audition on The Voice | Journey

Chris and Shanae Watson participated in the 12th season of The Voice Australia in 2023. Check out their incredible journey from the 'Blind Auditions' to the ‘Ultimate Callbacks'.
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🔻SONG LIST
00:00 Blind Audition (Chris): 'Jessie's Girl' by Rick Springfield
07:55 Blind Audition (Shanea): 'Chandelier' by Sia
16:28 The Callbacks (Shanea): 'Stronger' by Britney Spears
17:54 The Ultimate Callbacks (Shanea): 'Can't Help Falling in Love’ by Elvis Presley
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[@TheVoiceGlobal]

What is your favorite moment of this video?

[@Retroopers]

As a man who even has a hard time shedding tears in general, there are rare moments in life that will extract a droplet from my eyes. When the chairs started turning for her, the father's eyes welled up. You can tell that was one of his greatest moments in life.

[@jeffconnor2447]

From Dad to Daughter ❣️ This was INCREDIBLE ❤ Love to know what their doing in 2024❤❤❤

[@jessemiller3557]

​@@Retrooperspppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp❤

[@ting8575]

I love that she was given the opportunity to perform that same day!❤❤❤the dads proud moment was lovely to see❤

[@lisaprusinski3301]

Sincerely dad of the year. He knew his daughter was great and literally walked to help his daughter up so she could RUN!

[@edcarey2037]

When her dad was crying as she was singing and getting the 4 chair turn. That is a sign of a very proud father. She is very good and I wish her the best in life

[@pambrown8692o]

The entire reason Chris(dad) was supposed to audition was so that his daughter would get her opportunity to audition. There’s no doubt about it. She just needed to see it was possible. She blew the judges out of the water.

[@LSFD]

You know this is planned right? There's a whole elimination round before the show even air

[@nargira37]

So what they probably had it done but she probably they probably both passed the pre to do that. Was up to them to get the judges to turn around so she probably passed two. She was probably too scared and shy to get up and so her dad did it first

[@shannonflahertycardo1163]

I cried SO hard when the footage panned to her amazing Dad at that fourth chair turn to show him crying. What am amazing, stand up father! I hope she never forgets what he did for her..

[@stephaniediz2181]

Same!

[@petebraven1522]

Yeah, bucket of sliced onions here too. 👌🎶🎶💞

[@tiffanyguzman9498]

Her voice gave me goose bumps. Her father was amazing in supporting her and proving that she could do this

[@LetsJhazTravel]

What a proud and magical moment when the dad cried! I was sippin’ my morning milk and also crying myself out. Amazing!!!! Great job, Guy! ♥️

[@VeronicaMalia]

Yup. Eating my lunch doing the same 😭 so beautiful

[@antoinettemattos173]

Shanea Watson is gorgeous. Her voice is beautiful made me cry. She is truly talented. That was such a sweet thing. What her dad Chris did to inspire is daughter that she can follow her dreams. She did a amazing job. Truly blessed. With her voice she can go big. Guy has a amazing voice. ❤💜😍🙏

[@diannechapman3673]

You're not kidding. I got goosebumps when she hit the high note of that song by Sia

[@debbiebramwell]

Yes, yes, yes!

[@ns86532]

The dad motivating the daughter...when he says she is a ripper! Proud dad ...you are such an inspiration for your children!

[@sharonpreston5224]

The daughter was great, but I would have loved to have seen her Dad get chosen to return too, cause he was really good as well. ❤️😎

[@auroramaxx]

Yes. He had an exceptional voice too. I could imagine them doing a duet in a recording.

[@sharonpreston5224]

@auroramaxx yeah that would have been awesome to hear them do a duet together. 😊👌🎤

[@noswanson1982]

I agreed with Guy. He had a good voice... just picked the wrong song. His voice sounded like it would have been good for a country song.

[@CherieCassels]

Y😅

[@LesediMpe-yk4zf]

my best moment is watching dad being so happy and proud of her

[@journials3283]

Just wanted to show some appreciation to Guy and his explanation of the song, the break and the breathing was great.

[@Mariaaresco]

Anyone else bawl seeing dad cry!?

[@larryressler5438]

I have 4 daughters and as a dad I would do anything in this life to help and inspire them to be the best they can be. This brought me to tears...❤

[@debbiebramwell]

They are blesses to have you! 🙏🏽

[@deeindu6616]

The second high note on the chorus... She hit it in head register, bur the first was a falcetto. The fact that she has equal volume and power is just amazing!

[@ColtonRMagby]

With a voice like that, she's going places!

[@Elizabeth-mp8td]

❤FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[@debbiebramwell]

Love her!

[@KawaiiGarden]

She’s so lucky to have such a great dad. It makes me miss my dad even more who passed away and who was the best dad ever. It’s so important for girls to have dad like that. With that kind of dad, there’s nothing in this world that a girl can’t accomplish. I know that I stand strong in life no matter what happens to me because of the kind of man my dad was. It’s a true blessing to be this lucky. My dad died way too soon, but the years that I had with him will be with me forever. What a wonderful relationship. She’s a sweetheart and a wonderful singer. Gos bless her and her wonderful dad.

[@debbysinger60]

I’ve been crying tears of joy since she sang and got the 4 chair turn and dad crying. Beautiful !

[@auroramaxx]

I loved Chris' voice! Beautiful voice and singing, Shanea!

[@thecaptainmarko]

Well done Dad overcoming your own insecurities showing yr kid the way !! (ohh and you def do hold yr own would love to get out and see you sing with a band)

[@TKOVNL]

Love these kind of feel good stories

[@marymadelleine]

Oh My Goodness! She's atomic! Great is an understatement. Love her voice so much❤❤

[@nygypsy60]

Shanea, you’re amazing! I loved your dad singing too! What a great dad he is! Cherish him always cause I miss my dad and wish I could have him instead of Heaven.

[@JenniferZolman-dq6dp]

That daughter can really sing. I cant stop starting that over.

[@danhooper1056]

Super voice and stage presence . Wonderful performance.

[@AngelaPritchett]

❤Beautiful Voice Her Dad Is Awesome to Inspire & Encourage & Supporting Her That way

[@angeldark8812]

Jason with his chair turn first was amazing! Way to go!

[@OsannaBlaze]

Wow, that girls got range!❤

[@angelaharris4267]

She has a AMAZING VOICE just like FATHER said that inspired her ❤❤❤❤

[@krissyrichmond5620]

My kids went to school with this talented lady. Shanea was one of the best singers at the high school. Go Shanea!!!! You rock girl!!!

[@PaulaakaPaben]

He sang that great! She sang it Awesome and Dad cried! How sweet!

[@sidra8804]

her voice is so so beautiful, got tears in my eyes seeing the dad cry, hes such an amazing father, also he sang great too

[@LenniluvsBrian]

She gave me chills. She's so amazing. Wish I could sing like her. She should have won.

[@lewthrasher5865]

Yes , parents are awesome to show children that they too do not always get a green light when trying something.

[@Sinfullove2]

her voice is so good and made me cry her voice is very beautiful and i hope she knows that!

[@stephaniediz2181]

When the 4th chair turned & they showed dad crying with pride.. 🥹 Bawling😊

[@andreaerickson1091]

Absolutely Beautiful love her rendition!!

[@pigisingh8230]

What a voice modulation 😮

[@richardpaul1021]

They should come back as a father/daughter duo!

[@TianvanderWalt]

Every time i watch this, I get so emotional because it is great to see her father's support throughout all of this

[@IrakozeAsheri-bc2ir]

The most emotional audition to me

[@warrensereda4782]

Amazing, this just made my day! ❤

[@stepheethee9103]

I love this❤❤❤ this Dad reminds me of how my Dad lifted all of us kids up❤❤❤

[@Kalindhu_Music]

Amazing Vocals 🔥

[@lanalevin4851]

She's incredible. WOW!

[@JessicaEngel-yg1ss]

Me drinking my morning tea and crying like a baby!

[@lokeshparab4354]

Come on Shanea!!! U make feel proud Australian right now. Ur runs gave me goose pimples all over . Come on girrrlllll! What a voice .🎉🎉🎉🎉 brrrrrrhhhh

[@deborahfarooq3492]

Bless her my gosh she is so good .

[@christinegreene6978]

She has a beautiful voice

[@tinanona1256]

😮 Beautiful voice i just cried oh so very beautiful ❤🎉

[@Ati-MarcusS]

She was Amazing

[@GWK256]

What a voice,wow🙌

[@allysonperry1740]

She can SANGGGGG

[@maximus1989]

Literally crying over this. Missing my father 😭

[@joycebunn6045]

God I tried to scroll on but couldn’t love you dad beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Awesome DAD.

[@FreebornLivingWoman]

Stunningly beautiful .... Amazing family

[@wandamay13]

Beautiful !

[@mikalabaker6110]

The dad crying killed me! Dad knew!

[@user-hj6cq5ho8l]

Beautiful voice❤❤❤❤

[@lorelllasecki8192]

What a Beautiful version she did❣️

[@MattMartin-ql6en]

That Dad is the true winner that season.

[@GailBryant-zg8il]

What amazing family love yall singing

[@snarkycharlies]

Please send this pop princess to the US!

[@ErnestBuen-in3ul]

Everytime I watch this video I tear up. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@dmb25108]

Dad was good and a proud papa Shanea was incredible.

[@laurahendricks5138]

She was amazing. She can be the number one star of the singing group.

[@OldMexicanGamer]

What an amazing video clip. Made my day!

[@amandasim1318]

I never realized Guy is so quick witted. Very funny 😊

[@jefferydoty5141]

WOW, an Angels voice.

[@pwartv3528]

Dad of the century

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Amazing singing

[@Scott-uj2bi]

Oh Rita that BURN way over hear. Love you.

[@jodontneedtoknow9740]

Shenae.. you have the most beautiful voice.. very technical as well...

[@user-oz5sy8mn9e]

Goosebumps

[@LesediMpe-yk4zf]

the dad is so sweet and funny

[@LindaMarhelski-jx3su]

Beautiful singer his daughter

[@cecilehoffmancecile7083]

Great daughter!

[@richardcalig-onan1697]

Wow amazing voice 🤗😍

[@sergeantmasson3669]

4 chairs turn. WOW.

[@debbiemathis9605]

Love

[@fatianwar1672]

❤❤❤❤❤a lot of emotions

[@Whizkidsoo]

Also great father/ role model. Guy is hilarious you didn’t say 👋 to everyone else like that and a great coach her voice is excellent she’s gotta build that confidence or belief… fact that ppl don’t want Jason back is the one thing wrong w Australia got talent

[@susanaclark6753]

WOW GREAT 👌

[@Deseopazenelmundo]

The father IS and example for many others fathers the lady with a beauttyfull voice but i loved to Saw the voice in many countrys but this four coaches are allways funny ,smiling Happy and with a Big Big heart Jason Rita Jessi and Guy are great perssons

[@nayreev2205]

Not me crying at 7 something in the morning ❤

[@deborahfarooq3492]

His voice is unique . He is a dam.good singer

[@ellev8032]

Full Circle Moment

[@adventureswiththehadnots]

Lordttttt cue the waterworks 😭😍

[@MelissaWhite-vm2oj]

The World Is HeRs...😊

[@winnytanui9367]

Someone should ask the brother if he can sing

[@marjorieg2547]

❤❤❤❤

[@cecilehoffmancecile7083]

Great dad, rear daughter!

[@karaoketaylorxsingsfan232]

I wish I sing like that

[@Jurassicmodels]

Cool

[@kingspal99]

wow

[@user-iu6tn7rl6e]

If you read the son's face he show's that he was not given a chance to prove himself..Happens in families...

[@blehbleh1260]

Lol. Stop creating something from nothing

[@misteree7949]

I’m so glad she picked Guy. He went to bat for her to get that audition.

[@jonandra678]

I would die a happy man if I found someone in life that could sing to me like that every night 😂😍😂😍

[@PREZWorld67]

She reminding me of Carrie Underwood ❤❤🎉🎉🎉