Before her vocals could even come through the mic, the twang of her guitar was enough to make Reba McEntire say, “Here we go,” almost as if she could sense the talent about to emerge. The audience quickly joined in, clapping and cheering along to the steady beat. It didn’t take long for McEntire to hit her button and turn her chair, followed moments later by fellow Season 28 coach, Michael Bublé.

Cori had the entire room swaying along in their seats as she delivered the 1980s tune, with her powerful voice cutting through the speakers with clarity and emotion, making the song feel like her own story.

After proving her skills and earning a standing ovation from McEntire and Bublé, all four coaches finally came face-to-face with the hopeful singer.  Snoop Dogg was first to speak, asking, “sister, what is your name and where are you from?”

She responded, sharing her name, that she is 28 years old and hails from a small town in Minnesota. Before giving the other coaches a chance to speak, Cori asked if she could perform another song for them. This time, she delivered an original song inspired by meeting Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg and Niall Horan. The coaches graciously allowed her to sing the second song, and it did not disappoint.

“Well, I’m just a girl from a zero-stoplight town/ Minnesota roots, and wearing hand-me-downs/ From dreaming in the dark, I stepped out and rejoice/ My grandma won’t believe me that I’m singing on The Voice/ Sleep by dead and grow up on your rhythm or your rhyme/ But I know Willie Nelson, so I think we’ll be just fine/ Miss Reba, you raised me right on that sitcom screen/ A single mom who works to jobs/ My redhead “Fancy” queen/ Niall, your smile lit up my teenage days/ I was only smitten for Harry in my one direction phase/ Mr. Bublé you sang like a Christmas star/ But have you ever tried to jumpstart a frozen Minnesota car?/ I’m not sure what I’ve done or why they even picked me/ I must be doing something right/ I’m singing on NBC.” She sang as images from her upbringing and life back home flashed across the screen.

The four coaches instantly stood on their feet and offered a round of applause for the clever songwriting. Snoop Dogg even jokingly shared some advice for future contestants saying, “next time you on The Voice, come out with an original song.”

Reba McEntire finally got her chance to share her thoughts on Cori’s performances.

“I’m just so thrilled to be back on The Voice and to hear your voice on that stage singing. It just took me back to Tennessee. Makes me homesick,” she said with emotions welling up. “Your voice is wonderful. Such power.”

The country icon asked Cori if she gets the chance to perform a lot. While she explained she shares her talent when she can, she still works a typical nine to five job with a commercial furniture dealer, making it a bit harder to find the time.

“Well, I would love to have you on my team and welcome to The Voice,” McEntire added.

Then it was time for Bublé to comment on why he decided to turn his chair as well.

“You started off very low, then you started singing in the high range and I was like, oh my God. It’s like country with a little mix of Stevie Nicks and then Reba pushed her button. You know what I did today? I wore these today for you,” he said while showing off his Reba McEntire socks. “These are Reba McIntyre socks, baby. “Now you can see their underwear I’m wearing in case I have to battle…No kidding,” he said earning laughs.

Snoop Dogg admitted that while he clearly recognized her talent, he knew he couldn’t compete with Reba McEntire to get Cori, a country singer, on his team.

“I didn’t want to lose, so I’m so happy that you’re on The Voice and I’m so happy that you’re going to pick a coach to be on a team.”

The clip ended just before the contestant could choose her coach for the season, meaning fans will have to tune into tonight’s episode on NBC to find out the result.

The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC.