Oakland Resident Chosen for Spot on 'The Voice'

Oakland resident Jacqui Sandell earned a spot on Team Blake on the popular TV show The Voice on the final night of auditions.

Sandell, who is categorized as a rock, blues and R&B singer, performed Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” and quickly caught the attention of judges Usher and Blake Shelton. Sandell then had her choice of joining Team Usher or Team Blake and she chose a spot on Team Blake to enter the next phase of the competition.

The show resumes Monday, April 15 at 8 p.m. on NBC with the “battle rounds.” Blake Shelton will place Sandell against another member of his team where they will both sing a duet. After the battle, Shelton will choose which of his singers will advance, while another coach could steal the losing artist. 

Let’s hope the Oaklander can hang in there as long as possible. To send a shout out to Sandell or to hear her thoughts throughout the next few weeks follow her on twitter @Jacquimyar.