Snoop Dogg was visibly moved on *The Voice* when contestant Austyns Stancil delivered a heartfelt tribute to his late father during the knockout rounds. On the November 11 episode, Stancil, accompanied by fellow singers Christina Eagle and Jake Tankersley, chose to sing Luther Vandross’s “Dance With My Father.” Before his performance, Stancil shared that the day marked the one-year anniversary of his father’s passing, saying, “It’s going to be a rough one, but we’re going to get through this.”
Moved by empathy, Snoop Dogg hugged Austyns Stancil, encouraging him to channel his emotions into his performance. “Don’t cry, hold it in,” Snoop gently advised, urging him to sing in honor of his father. As Stancil began to sing, Snoop became visibly emotional, recalling memories of his own mother, who had passed away in 2021. Noticing Snoop’s reaction, guest judge Sting remarked, “Look, he’s gone,” acknowledging Snoop’s tears.
After the song, Stancil asked Snoop how he’s managed to perform since his mother’s passing. Snoop shared a vulnerable moment, explaining that after one emotional breakdown on stage, he decided to honor his mother by continuing to perform with strength. “When she was here, I made her proud. I’m going to keep making her proud,” he said.
Austyns Stancil’s heartfelt performance earned a standing ovation from coaches Gwen Stefani and Michael Bublé. Bublé lauded Stancil’s exceptional ability to deliver such a powerful song, stating, “You need to be special if you’re going to do that.” Reba McEntire, visibly moved, reflected on the healing power of music, sharing her personal connection to the song as she too lost her father.
In an emotional decision, Snoop Dogg declared Stancil the winner of the knockout round, praising him as the “winner based off of spirit, personality, and how he composed himself.” Meanwhile, Christina Eagle and Jake Tankersley advanced to the next round through a Save and a Steal, respectively.
Wrapping up the poignant moment, Snoop shared his feelings: “Can’t stop emotion when emotion hits you. Tears start falling, chills on your back, that’s real music, that’s real singing.”
The powerful tribute not only highlighted Stancil’s vocal talent but also underscored the profound emotional connections that music can foster, leaving both the audience and the coaches deeply moved.
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