Manny Costello Brings Reba McEntire to Tears on The Voice
A Standout Blind Audition
Season 28 of The Voice is already delivering emotional moments, and none hit harder than Manny Costello’s heartfelt performance of Craig Morgan’s “Almost Home.” The Athens, Georgia, father of two took the stage during the blind auditions Monday night, pouring every ounce of emotion into the country ballad.
Backstage, his wife and children watched alongside host Carson Daly, visibly moved to tears as Costello sang.
Reba’s Emotional Response
Costello’s rich, heartfelt delivery quickly won over two coaches: Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg. But it was Reba’s reaction that stole the spotlight.
“Manny, you made me homesick,” she told him through tears. “It took me back to all the greats that I have been so fortunate to get to listen to in my life. You’ve gotten qualities from George Jones and Haggard, and there’s a little Randy [Travis] in there. Gosh dang, why am I getting so emotional?”
Snoop stepped in with a box of tissues for the Queen of Country, while Reba explained:
“It’s tears of joy… I feel very blessed to have been in the country music business all these years. You just triggered something that needed to come out.”
Praise From Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg also connected deeply with Costello’s voice, comparing it to time spent collaborating with country icons Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson.
“Your voice… it triggered that emotion in me,” Snoop joked. “It makes me wanna go to my green room — but we gotta finish the show!”
Team Reba Gets Stronger
When it came time to choose, Manny Costello followed his heart — and joined Team Reba.
It was a victory not only for McEntire, who gained one of the night’s most talked-about contestants, but also for fans who love seeing The Voice deliver these raw, emotional connections that remind us why music matters.