Manny Costello Moves Reba McEntire to Tears on The Voice Season 28 Premiere

Manny Costello, a 28-year-old country artist and father from Athens, Georgia, captivated audiences and judges during the Season 28 premiere of The Voice with his emotional rendition of Craig Morgan's "Almost Home." His performance moved country music icon and coach Reba McEntire to tears, as she expressed feeling homesick and recalled legendary singers like George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Randy Travis. Fellow coach Snoop Dogg also turned his chair, but Costello chose to join Team Reba, partly because his two daughters are fans of her show. Costello's heartfelt interpretation of the song, which reflects on appreciating what one has despite hardships, resonated deeply with the coaches and viewers. This audition highlighted the strong presence of country music talents on the season, further emphasized by McEntire's emotional connection to the genre and the contestants. The episode also featured other notable country acts, such as the trio Dek of Hearts, who faced a surprising coach team selection involving Reba and Niall Horan.