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Tate Grad Jordan Chase Torrez Gets Two Chair Turns On ‘The Voice’
October 2, 2019
Tate High School graduate Jordan Chase Torrez nailed his performance on “The Voice” Tuesday night on NBC, securing a spot on Team Blake.
Using the name “Jordan Chase” on air, he performed “Makin’ Me Look Good Again,” by Drake White and garnered chair turns from judges Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. The video is below.
“I’m so excited to be a part of Team Blake and representing Pensacola! P’cola, hope I made you proud tonight,” Torrez said.
“Wow, he’s 19 and his voice is like a man voice, a serious man voice,” Stefani said before calling his voice “honest”.
“Jordan, when you sing, it’s incredible,” Shelton said. “Because a lot of the time when someone has that sandpaper voice, they don’t have the range that you have.”
When asked what music genre he likes by judge Kelly Clarkson, Jordan replied blues and soul.
“His home is country,” Shelton said.
“Pensacola, that’s the south. So you got all those things going on,” Voice judge John Legend remarked.
“Jordan is already way ahead of his time as a vocalist,” Shelton said after being picked by Jordan.
“I recognize your natural gift, and it’s exciting,” Stefani said. “Jordan, honestly, was shocking to me.”
Jordan spent some of his early years in New Orleans and credits the city for influencing his love for music. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, Jordan’s family was forced to pack what they could and leave town. They eventually settled in Pensacola, but while struggling to find a new home base, Jordan turned to music to cope. He joined the church band and learned to play bass and drums, but kept his singing private.
Jordan graduated from Tate High School this past May.
Jordan and his parents, Mark and Melissa, hosted friends at a watch party Tuesday night at Sammy Barker’s on Nine Mile Road.
Pictured top: Tate High graduate Jordan Chase Torrez appears on The Voice Tuesday night (courtesy NBC). Picture top inset: Jordan watches his performance Tuesday night on The Voice during a local watch party. Pictured bottom inset: Mom Melissa Torrez watches her son’s performance on NBC. Pictured below: More scenes from the watch party Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Lexie Kittrell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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12 Responses to “Tate Grad Jordan Chase Torrez Gets Two Chair Turns On ‘The Voice’”
Oh my Goodness, I remember Jordan when he was so little, from church. Wow what an amazing accomplishment . God has great plans for you Jordan, best of luck. Hi to Mark and Melissa!
So happy to see you follow your dream and now you are living it…..always knew you would…I know you miss your New Orleans home but we are so proud to have you settled here….you are already a star young man…God’s blessings always…
Congratulations!
That is awesome were rooting for ya kid !!!!!
Couldn’t happen to a better bunch of people!!!!!
WOW….this article and video was an amazing way to start off my day. Jordan, you have such a God given talent, I could just listen to you sing all day. Your voice is so soulful and smooth, and very rare these days. I wish you all the luck in the world and just know you will make it through all the rounds. Good luck on this journey, from another P’cola home town girl! BTW…looks like you have an amazing family and support system, don’t loose sight of them and always stay humble!
Congratulations Jordan! Loved seeing your parents faces cheering you on! Proud for you all!
Great Performance!
I watched him perform….loved his voice… and was super excited that he chose Blake Shelton! Good luck for the future!
Congratulations!
It’s a tough business , but you got this !
Jordan you were awesome hope and pray you have a a great future with your music. So very happy and proud of you, Aunt Kathy
Jordan is a real stand up guy, coming from someone that wasn’t an extremely close friend, guy is nothing but nice to everyone all the time. I’m so happy to see him succeed, I can only hope he goes even farther.