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BW Music Theatre graduate competes on NBC's 'The Voice'

Jeremy Beloate '21 has revealed that he auditioned for the 26th season of the show, which premieres on Monday, September 23.

Jeremy Beloate ’21

Strong triple-threat skills — acting, dancing and singing — are a given for students and graduates of Baldwin Wallace University's renowned music theatre program.

But one grad, Jeremy Beloate '21 from Southaven, Mississippi, is focusing everything on his vocal chops as he competes to win a new season of "The Voice."

Beloate revealed on social media that he auditioned for celebrity "coaches" Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg as part of the 26th season of the show premiering on NBC on Monday, September 23.

The initial "Blind Auditions" require performers to sing for the judges while their backs are turned. If one or more of the judges hit the big red button to turn their chairs before the audition song is over, the singer will be added to a coach's team to be mentored in the next round of the competition.

Hard secret to keep

Watch me on the Voice Instagram post

On his Instagram account, Beloate said the audition is "the HARDEST secret I've had to keep.

And, he still isn't saying whether he turned one or more chairs. The BW community will have to tune in to find out how far he goes.

There are several levels of competition on the show before the public chooses the eventual winner in the Live Performance round. As the show's website explains, "in the end, one unforgettable new singer will be crowned The Voice!" 

"The Voice" is hosted by Carson Daly and includes surprise celebrity mentors in addition to the celebrity coaches as the contestants battle to be the last vocalist standing.

The season will be available to stream on Peacock the day after it airs on NBC. 

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