Two singers from Alabama were featured this week on “The Voice,” acing their Blind Auditions for the celebrity coaches. Asher HaVon and Rivers Grayson performed for Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan & Shay on Monday’s episode, and both were successful in their bids for a spot on NBC reality series.

Here’s a look at the new Alabama contestants on “The Voice,” along with videos showcasing their auditions.

ASHER HAVON

Age: 31.

Hometown: Selma, currently lives in Houston.

What he sang: “Set Fire to the Rain,” a No. 1 single for pop superstar Adele in 2011.

Coaches’ reactions: McEntire, Chance and Dan & Shay turned their chairs, indicating they wanted HaVon on their teams. Legend was the only coach who didn’t turn a chair.

Quotable: “Asher, what an incredible voice you have,” McEntire said. “Your range, your power. I couldn’t wait to turn around and see what you look like, and not disappointing at all. Way to go. I loved your tone, I loved the song and I would love to have you on Team Reba.”

Now competing on: Team Reba. Chance made a strong bid to convince HaVon to join his team, and Dan & Shay offered plenty of kudos. For HaVon, however, the choice was clear. “Chance, I really love you, I really do, I really do,” he said. “But I gotta choose Reba.”

Series bio: “Growing up in Selma, Ala., Asher was surrounded by gospel singers. President Obama went to Selma in 2015 for a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery in honor of African-American civil rights. Asher auditioned for a spot in the choir that was set to perform John Legend’s song ‘Glory.’ The choir director was so blown away by Asher that Asher led the choir that day, performing in front of 200,000 people. This was also a turning point for his relationship with his father, whom he’s always had a complicated relationship with. A couple of years ago, his father survived a car accident and their relationship grew even stronger. They now talk regularly and he greatly supports Asher’s music. It was Asher’s mom who really pushed him to sing when he was young. He likes to call her his singing sergeant and is excited to make her proud on ‘The Voice.’”

RIVERS GRAYSON

Age: 27.

Hometown: Muscle Shoals, currently lives in Atlanta.

What he sang: “Babylon,” a 1999 single by British singer-songwriter David Gray.

Coaches reaction: Legend was the only coach who turned his chair, signaling that he wanted Grayson on his team. “I’m gonna make them regret not turning for Rivers,” Legend said.

Quotable: “Your performance was so subtle, and you just executed it with beauty and precision and taste,” Legend said. “And that’s what I want on Team Legend.”

Now competing on: Team Legend.

Series bio: “While music is Rivers’ first love, skateboarding is a close second as he started skateboarding at 6 years old and participated in competitions. Now, skateboarding provides him with musical inspiration and helps get him into the songwriting flow. His first exposure to music came from growing up in Muscle Shoals, Ala., home of the famous Muscle Shoals Sound and FAME Recording Studios. Once he became interested in guitar and singing, he joined a worship band at church and started to write and record his own music. He dreamed of living up to those legends that had once come through his hometown. After leaving the church band, Rivers continued to perform and released a single, but felt a plateau in his career. Encouraged by his supportive mother, he took a chance and auditioned for ‘The Voice,’ where he hopes to get the guidance and mentorship he needs.”

What’s next?

Blind Auditions continue on “The Voice” through March 12, then the series moves on to the Battles. In that phase of the competition, singers perform duets with other contestants on their teams, vying to keep their spots on the show.

Alabama’s never had a winner on “The Voice” during its 13-year history on television. However, more than 30 contestants from the state have made their marks on the show over the years, starting with Nakia Reynoso in Season 1 and continuing through spring 2023 with four — count ‘em, four — Alabama singers moving through the competition in Season 23.

D. Smooth, an R&B singer from Birmingham, took third place on “The Voice” during the Season 23 finals in May 2023. Three other Alabama contestants — Ryley Tate Wilson, Jerome Godwin III and JB Somers — were eliminated earlier in the season.

READ: 5 Alabama singers who excelled on ‘The Voice’ (and why we loved them)

If you watch: “The Voice” airs at 7 p.m. CT on Mondays and 8 p.m. on Tuesdays on NBC. The series also streams on Peacock.