The Voice season 26 contestant Dreion can be followed at @dreionation on Instagram. He has more than 8,800 followers and over 750 posts as of the time of writing, where he showcases snippets of his life and his artistic experience.
All four coaches on the singing reality show were impressed by the 27-year-old Dreion of Omaha, Nebraska, because of his stage presence and falsetto. The singer received a four-chair turn for his moving rendition of Earth, Wind & Fire's Shining Star, resulting in a comical altercation between coaches Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg.
After some enjoyable coercion, Dreion decided to sign up for Team Snoop. The contestant posts updates and behind-the-scenes content on his Instagram, and fans of The Voice can follow him on his journey.
The Voice fame Dreion's Instagram: A glimpse into his journey
Dreion informed his fans, in a September 15 post prior to his arrival, that he would be participating in the show. In his post, he expressed excitement about the journey ahead, writing,
“Change Is Truly Coming and I guarantee y’all are not ready for the many surprises ahead! I can’t wait for the world to hear my story, my journey, and my VOICE‼️”
The 27-year-old's love for music is evident throughout his Instagram posts. He has also expressed his admiration for the renowned singer Stevie Wonder, by sharing a unique homage to the late musician.
"Stevie Wonder is the epitome of what it means to be a timeless artist!" Dreion wrote, accompanied with a video of him performing 'Isn't She Lovely.'
Fans can also find a touching post where Dreion reflected on his childhood and musical beginnings. He recalled how his love for music began when he received his first piano as a child. In the post, he wrote,
“This was my very first piano and the excitement I felt this day is the exact same excitement I feel now as we all anticipate the airing of my life story and performance on Season 26 of The Voice!”
Dreion’s journey from a boy with dreams to a performer on The Voice is one he openly shares with his Instagram followers.
The audition that wowed The Voice coaches
Dreion gave a strong performance during The Voice season 26 blind auditions. Coaches Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, and Michael Bublé, all turned their chairs in appreciation of his performance.
Reba McEntire praised Dreion’s “powerful” singing, saying,
“I had to turn around and see what you looked like — and I loved your dance moves!”
The coaches’ excitement didn’t end with their chair turns. A playful competition ensued between Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg, as they tried to convince Dreion to join their respective teams.
Snoop Dogg, in a humorous bid, held up a flashy necklace and joked,
“Take the ‘I-O-N’ off, and that’s ‘Dre’ and Snoop!”
Stefani, not to be outdone, started showing off her holographic shoes. Ultimately, Dreion chose to join Team Snoop, expressing his excitement about working with the hip-hop legend. Gwen Stefani then noted for the contestant,
“It’s very rare that you can get somebody that can sing and have a stage-like aura like you had.”
Fans are excited to see how far Dreion will go with Team Snoop as season 26 continues. Viewers can also keep an eye out for more of his thrilling performances on The Voice.