Kayleigh Mathews Turns Four Chairs on The Voice Before Two Coaches Fight to Keep Her in the Competition
Kayleigh Mathews made an immediate impression on The Voice with a powerful rendition of Vince Gill’s country classic “When I Call Your Name.” The 31-year-old singer from Tucson, Arizona, earned a rare four-chair turn, setting off a fierce battle among Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah and Riley Green as each coach tried to convince her to join their team.
Her audition showcased an impressive combination of vocal control, emotional delivery and a distinctive country sound. Mathews brought a depth of feeling to the performance that captured the coaches’ attention, demonstrating why she could become a serious contender in this season’s competition.
The performance reached an especially memorable moment with her final note, which she finished with a rich, controlled vibrato. Adam Levine and Queen Latifah rose to their feet to applaud her, while Latifah’s delighted expression reflected just how much the performance had impressed her.
Four-chair turns are always significant, but the coaches’ enthusiasm made Mathews’ audition particularly entertaining. Each had a different argument for why she should choose their team, turning what began as a blind audition into a spirited contest for one promising singer.
Watch Kayleigh Mathews’ four-chair-turn audition:
A standout country voice in a competitive season
Mathews’ blind audition aired on October 5, 2026, and her performance attracted attention online. Much of the excitement came not only from her singing but also from watching four established coaches compete so enthusiastically for her.
Country music has been particularly well represented in this season’s auditions. The week before Mathews appeared, Cade Mower also earned a four-chair turn with his rendition of Zach Bryan’s “Something in the Orange.”
Mower’s husky, authentic delivery made a strong impression, prompting another lively contest among the coaches. His audition offered an early indication of how competitive the country field could become, and Mathews’ performance reinforced that impression just a week later.
With both singers winning over all four coaches, the season has already produced some compelling moments for country music fans.
Watch Cade Mower’s four-chair-turn audition:
Kayleigh Mathews changes teams after a dramatic battle
Despite the strong interest from all four coaches, Mathews ultimately chose Queen Latifah as her mentor following her blind audition. The decision gave Latifah an opportunity to develop a country singer whose emotional approach and vocal technique had already attracted considerable attention.
However, Mathews’ journey on Team Queen took an unexpected turn during the Battle Rounds.
On October 12, she faced fellow contestant Lillie Kolich in a performance of Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush.” Both singers delivered a compelling rendition of the song, making the decision difficult for Latifah. In the end, the coach selected Kolich as the winner, leaving Mathews at risk of elimination.
Her performance, however, had caught the attention of two other coaches.
Kelly Clarkson and Riley Green both pressed their steal buttons, giving Mathews another opportunity to remain in the competition. The moment created a fresh contest between the pair, who each wanted to bring the talented singer onto their team.
Mathews then had to make another important decision. When the opportunity to choose her new coach arrived during the October 13 episode, she opted for Riley Green.
The move places her with a coach whose country music background could be a natural fit for her style. Given the connection between Green’s musical world and the kind of performance that earned Mathews her original four-chair turn, it is easy to see why the pairing could work well.
Her initial decision to join Queen Latifah may have surprised viewers who expected her to choose Green from the outset. Yet the subsequent battle, followed by the double steal, gave Mathews a second chance to find the right team for her musical strengths.
After winning over all four coaches during her audition, she has now secured another opportunity to prove herself in the competition, this time with Riley Green in her corner.