Season 29 of The Voice delivered a show-stopping moment when Blaire Elbert and JW Griffin of Team Kelly Clarkson covered Lee Ann Womack’s debut single “Never Again, Again” during the battles. Originally released in 1997 and written by Monty Holmes and Barbie Isham, the track peaked at No. 23 on the Hot Country Songs chart and helped launch Womack’s legendary career, paving the way for hits like “A Little Past Little Rock” and “I Hope You Dance….
Though “Never Again, Again” is lesser-known today, Clarkson has long admired the song, making the choice of this cover extra special. Blaire and JW delivered an intoxicating performance full of authentic country vocals that wowed both the judges and the audience. Fans flooded social media with praise: “Blaire and JW sound amazing together,” “Put that on the radio!” and “Great duo… I love the rasp… man, great pair.”
After a standing ovation, the coaches shared their thoughts. Adam Levine complimented both singers, while John Legend called Griffin “a very special vocalist” and expressed regret for not turning for Elbert during the blinds. Clarkson praised their chemistry, saying, “You both blended so well… you would make a really great duo.”
Ultimately, Clarkson had to make the difficult decision of advancing only one contestant. She chose JW Griffin as the winner, explaining, “He opens his mouth, and you are just… at attention.” Fans can watch the duo’s captivating rendition of “Never Again, Again” and decide for themselves if the choice was the right one.
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