It’s not every day that a contestant on The Voice gets near immediate recognition from not just one, but all four judges. For Jennie Lena, that’s exactly what happened. She got on stage at The Voice of Holland, grabbed her microphone, and opened her mouth to start singing the opening notes of “Who’s Love You” by The Jackson 5. Within seconds, each judge had smacked their button and turned around to feast their eyes on this astounding performer. Wow, no pressure, right?
Despite having all eyes on her in such a short amount of time, Lena somehow manages to keep her cool. I know if it was me in that position, I’d be shaking like a lead, but she doesn’t even miss a beat. That’s true performer material, right there. The audience erupts in cheers, urging this gorgeous young woman forward, and she certainly delivers. Her rendition of the classic tune is inspired, and her voice is one for the record books.
Her friends and family wait backstage alongside the show’s host, Martijn Joop Krabbé. Martjin begins jumping up at down at the judge’s reactions, while Lena’s people cheer her on, looking both proud and utterly amazed. Lena launches into the soulful lyrics of the song, infusing every word with her rich, caramel tones and an emotion that comes straight from the heart. The camera cuts to the judges, who look stunned by her performance. Then, she takes on an extended high note and totally nails it! The judges leap out of their seats in excitement, each one of them likely hoping that Lena will choose them as coach. Because it’s painfully clear that she is going places!
Check out this grin-inducing audition in the video below. What did you think? Leave us a comment, we’d love to hear from you!
