{
  "id": 15760850,
  "title": "Adam Levine Shares Sage Advice For ‘The Voice’ Contestants With Story About Cringe Moment With Pop Hero: ‘He Wasn’t Happy’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/adam-levine-shares-sage-advice-for-the-voice-contestants-with-story",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T15:17:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/adam-levine-story-uncomfortable-brian-wilson-the-voice-1236363471/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday night's episode of The Voice, Adam Levine demonstrated his relatability to contestants Amanda Mikkel and Julia Clark as they prepared for their Battle showdown. Recognizing their nerves, Levine shared a personal story about singing \"Surfer Girl\" in front of Brian Wilson, who famously stared at him disapprovingly. The uncomfortable experience left a lasting impression on Levine, who warned the contestants that discomfort on stage is a common part of performing.\n\nLevine's advice helped Mikkel and Clark feel more at ease as they rehearsed Elvis Presley's \"Can't Help Falling in Love.\" Queen Latifah offered reassurance, noting that the contestants could occupy any space on stage without concern for judgment. Clark received praise for her vocal tone and texture, while Mikkel was commended for selecting challenging and unusual songs throughout her season.\n\nDespite the contestants' best efforts, Levine acknowledged that their individual styles didn't blend well during the performance. When asked about their nerves, Mikkel admitted to feeling very anxious. Levine empathized with their struggle, emphasizing that nerves can be paralyzing but are a part of the journey to greatness. Ultimately, Levine chose Mikkel to advance to the Cut Week, marking her progress in the competition. The Voice continues to air every Monday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streams on Peacock.",
  "summary": "The Maroon 5 singer tried to help contestants Amanda Mikkel and Julia Clark on Monday night's (Oct. 19) show by sharing a relatable mortification moment.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}