On his farm in southwest England, seven-year-old Shaney-Lee lives among a variety of animals, including chickens, goats and horses. Of course, he loves country and western music. For his blind audition for The Voice Kids UK, John Denver’s rendition of Take Me Home, Country Roads was a perfect choice, given his affinity for the countryside.
In due course the judge will be. “Have you ever been on a horse?” I asked. With confidence, Shany-Lee said, “I came here today.” This small detail enhanced the charisma he had previously displayed on stage.
The audience was captivated by his charming appearance as soon as he walked on stage. His attractiveness was immediately obvious to the judges, but they soon discovered his singing abilities.
Judge Danny Jones declared: “That’s the sweetest voice I’ve ever heard!” as he began to sing: “Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze, country roads, take me home…”
