During night four of NBC’s The Voice Season 30 Blind Auditions on September 28, 31-year-old surgical technologist Chari delivered a stunning four-chair turn performance of Oleta Adams’ classic song “Get Here.” Her powerful rendition immediately captivated all four coaches, resulting in a fierce battle to secure her for their respective teams.
The performance generated immense excitement inside the studio right from the opening notes. All four coaches-Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, newcomer Riley Green, and debut coach Queen Latifah-turned their big red chairs within the first 30 seconds of Chari’s audition. This overwhelming response highlighted the exceptional vocal caliber featured during the milestone season.
Adam Levine Stays Standing to Praise Chari’s Performance
Coach Adam Levine was particularly moved by the Atlanta-based singer’s vocal ability. In a rare gesture, Levine remained standing for the entirety of Chari’s performance, choosing to respect the caliber of her talent rather than sitting back down in his red chair.
“I’m not going to sit down, by the way,” Levine stated during the broadcast. “Because it would be disrespectful of me to sit down right now. You’re this good.”
Despite Levine’s passionate pitch-which highlighted their shared roots of being born in Los Angeles and how his experience could help refine the classic qualities of her voice-Chari faced a tough decision with four heavyweight coaches vying for her allegiance.
Chari Chooses Team Queen Latifah
While Riley Green praised her vocal delivery as “flawless” and Kelly Clarkson described her audition as an “incredible” gift, it was Queen Latifah who ultimately won over the contestant. Latifah commended Chari’s commanding stage presence and praised her ability to deliver exactly what the room needed at that moment.
Following the compelling pitches from all four coaches, Chari decided to join Team Queen Latifah, adding a powerhouse vocalist to the Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar winner’s inaugural team.
Balancing Two Intense Worlds
Chari’s journey to The Voice stage represents a major turning point after years of balancing two very different worlds. When she is not performing music, she works rigorous 12-hour shifts as a surgical technologist in Atlanta, saving lives inside the operating room.
Music has been a lifelong anchor for Chari. Her family first discovered her natural singing ability when she repeated a commercial jingle as a child. This early talent led her musician father to bring her along as his singing partner at local churches. After experiencing the loss of her father at a young age and later caring for her mother until her passing in 2023, Chari spent years prioritizing stability, survival, and her demanding medical career over her personal artistic ambitions.
With the encouragement of her wife, professional drummer Erin, and their shared musical community, Chari has begun stepping out of survival mode. Her standout audition on The Voice marks her official emergence as a solo artist ready to share her powerful voice and compelling story with a national audience.
The Voice Season 30 Blind Auditions Continue
Episode 4 of Season 30 featured intense competition, including another four-chair turn by contestant Cade Mower, who ultimately chose Team Riley Green after performing “Something in the Orange.” As the Blind Auditions continue, coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, Riley Green, and Queen Latifah are actively rounding out their rosters for the battle rounds ahead.
With strong contenders like Chari locking in spots on Team Queen Latifah, Season 30 continues to deliver high-stakes vocal performances and unexpected coaching battles. Fans can catch upcoming episodes on NBC as the race for the championship heats up.
