Kyle Davis is a 61-year-old singer-songwriter from Prince George, Virginia, and the oldest artist on record to turn all four chairs on The Voice. He did it on the third night of the Season 30 blind auditions, with an acoustic guitar and Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes”, and he picked Kelly Clarkson as his coach.
If his audition left you wanting more, this is the short version of who he is: a working musician from the Richmond area who had a record deal once, stepped away to raise a family, and came back to the stage after a long break.
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Kyle Davis at a Glance
| Detail | Kyle Davis |
| Age | 61 |
| Hometown | Prince George, Virginia (Richmond area) |
| Instrument | Acoustic guitar |
| Blind audition song | “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel |
| Audition night | Night 3 of the Season 30 blind auditions, September 23, 2026 |
| Chairs turned | All four, in the order Kelly, Riley, Adam, Queen |
| Team | Team Kelly (Kelly Clarkson) |
What Happened in Kyle Davis’ Blind Audition
Kelly Clarkson was the first to hit her button. Riley Green followed, then Adam Levine, and Queen Latifah was the last to turn. With every coach in front of him, Kyle had the kind of choice most artists only dream about.
The reactions were warm and specific. Kelly praised the way his voice carries a story, with grit and heartache in it, and said he was her favourite artist of the season so far. Adam called the performance one of the best he has seen on the show. Riley said Kyle was a reminder of what the show is supposed to celebrate, and Queen congratulated him on a moment that had been a long time coming.
The same night also produced another four-chair turn from Amanda Mikkel, who sang “Moon River” and ended up on Team Adam. You can find both artists, and everyone else who has joined a team, in our The Voice Season 30 contestants list with photos.
Why Kyle Davis Chose Team Kelly
Kyle listened to all four pitches and went with Kelly. The reasoning was simple: she had turned first, which meant she believed in him before anyone else did. Kelly was visibly delighted by the decision.
It also puts him on a stacked team. Kelly now has Koumba Diallo, another four-chair turn, along with Brooklyn Marie, Hazel Gerson and several others.
Is Kyle Davis Really the Oldest Four-Chair Turn Ever?
Parade, Meaww and local Virginia coverage all describe the 61-year-old as the oldest artist to earn a four-chair turn on The Voice. The show does not keep an official public record book, so the claim comes from those outlets’ reading of its history. For context, Season 30 has had seven four-chair turns so far, and Kyle is the oldest of them by a wide margin.
Kyle Davis’ Music Career Before The Voice
This was not Kyle’s first run at a music career. According to Richmond music site The Auricular, he started performing in the early 1990s, released an album called Waiting For You in 1994 and was named one of the top unsigned artists of that year by Billboard. Parade and Meaww report that he later had a record deal with producer Phil Ramone in the early 2000s.
Then life took over. Kyle stepped back from music to raise his children and worked as a real estate agent. As his kids grew up and started singing themselves, the pull of music came back. The Auricular says he returned in 2019 with the single “Not Broken” and has released the albums Make It Count and Jericho since, while playing regular shows at Richmond venues.
How Kyle Davis Ended Up on The Voice
He did not push himself forward. Kyle’s oldest daughter, Ande, sent his audition videos to the show without telling him first. He found out later, passed the show’s screening and made it to the blind auditions.
What Is Next for Kyle Davis on The Voice?
Season 30 has dropped the Knockout Rounds, so the next big test for Team Kelly is the Battles, which begin on Monday, October 12, followed by the new Cut Week. Each coach will send artists on to the live shows, so Kyle will have to keep winning over the room. Winning is a tall order, but the show has a long history of surprises. Here is how past seasons ended in our The Voice winners list for seasons 1 to 29.
Kyle Davis FAQ
How old is Kyle Davis from The Voice?
Kyle Davis is 61 years old.
Where is Kyle Davis from?
He is from Prince George, Virginia, in the Richmond area.
What song did Kyle Davis sing on The Voice?
He sang Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” in his blind audition.
Which coach did Kyle Davis choose?
He chose Team Kelly, with Kelly Clarkson.
Who turned their chair for Kyle Davis?
All four coaches did: Kelly Clarkson first, then Riley Green, Adam Levine and Queen Latifah.
Is Kyle Davis the oldest artist to get a four-chair turn on The Voice?
Several outlets report that he is, at 61.
What did Kyle Davis do before The Voice?
He was a working musician with a record deal, took a long break to raise his children while working in real estate, and returned to performing in his Richmond-area music scene.
Who else got a four-chair turn in Season 30?
Ferryn & Brinkley, Koumba Diallo, Lexi Stephens, Amanda Mikkel, Cade Mower and Chari have all turned four chairs.
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