{
  "id": 14004115,
  "title": "Watch ’The Voice’ Singers Connor Closs & Cal Cook Have a Fierce Falsetto-Off to Sombr’s ‘Homewrecker’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/watch-the-voice-singers-connor-closs-cal-cook-have-a-fierce-falsetto",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T17:04:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/watch-the-voice-connor-closs-cal-cook-sombr-homewrecker-1236359117/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two contestants from The Voice, Cal Cook and Connor Closs, are locked in a fierce battle featuring a performance of Sombr's hit song \"Homewrecker.\" The episode aired on October 12th and served as the introduction to the Battle Round episodes. Cook and Closs both delivered impressive vocals, with Closs singing first, confidently delivering the line \"You hit like a drunk cigarette/ The feelin' amplified/ By sayin' things we never meant.\" Cook then joined in, showcasing his crisp and clear singing style. The judges, including Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, Riley Green, and Queen Latifah, all praised the performance, commenting on the singers' vocal abilities, breath control, and overall energy. Adam Levine, in particular, expressed his confidence that either singer could potentially secure him his fifth win on the show, bringing him closer to Blake Shelton's record of nine wins. The contestants' energetic performance and vocal prowess left a lasting impression on the judges and the studio audience.",
  "summary": "The falsetto face-off will air on Monday night's (Oct. 12) episode of the show.",
  "key_points": [
    "Connor Closs and Cal Cook compete in Battle Round on The Voice.",
    "They perform Sombr's \"Homewrecker\" with impressive vocals.",
    "Judges praise their vocal abilities and energy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}