'Are you Superman?' Handsome sixteen-year-old singer wows The Voice judges with both his looks and his singing pipes

By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 00:17 EST, 23 September 2015 | Updated: 00:24 EST, 23 September 2015

Adam Levine was all a flutter on The Voice on Tuesday night - comically mistaking one handsome contestant for Superman.

The whole panel had been impressed by conventionally attractive Zach Seabaugh - a Georgia native who sang Take Your Time by Sam Hunt.

Gwen Stefani could not believe the strong-jawed singer was only 16-years-old.

Are you superman? Singer Zach Seabaugh impressed the judges with his voice and handsome looks on the second night of The Voice blind auditions

‘Sixteen? That’s ridiculous, you look like a man,’ exclaimed the No Doubt songstress, 45.

Adam was thunderstruck: ‘Are you superman? You look like Superman and that’s not a 16-year-old’s voice. That’s Superman’s voice,’ he gasped.

‘Your voice is seasoned and deeper than mine has ever been,’ added the 36-year-old, a little ruefully.

Pick me: Despite Adam's flattery, Zach chose country singer Blake Shelton be his coach

Surprised: The judges were shocked to find out Zach was only 16 years old

Oh my: Judge Gwen Stefani was surprised to see Zach after he finished singing

But despite flattery from the Maroon 5 frontman the young country heartthrob picked Blake Shelton.

Zach’s performance was part of the second night of the blind auditions on the NBC talent show – where Adam and Blake sparred in their usual style.

A highlight was musically versatile Evan McKeel, 20, who chose Pharrell Williams after singing Typical by Mutemath.

Not so typical: Contestant Evan McKeel sang Mutemath song Typical

Decisions: Gwen considers whether to turn her chair around

Superstar producer: Judge Pharrell Williams asked Evan to sing a favorite Stevie Wonder song - which made Gwen cry

Team Happy: Evan wisely chose Pharrell as his coach

‘I also love soul,’ said the energetic singer, from Richmond, Virginia - who then launched into a Stevie Wonder track, which made Gwen shed a tear.

‘He had a lot of control which accompanied a raspy tone,’ noted Pharrell appreciatively.

Another strong contender was country singer, James Dupré, 30, from Bayou Chicot, Louisiana.

One of six kids James has apparently been ‘obsessed’ with music since he was tiny.

Nashville sound: Country singer James Dupre also gave a strong performance

Family man: James, who has four sons, moved to Nashville to follow his country music dreams

After getting married at 19 he trained to be a paramedic and fathered four sons. 

But enduring a divorce gave him the impetus to move to Nashville and chase his musical dreams.

He turned four chairs.

‘What moves me are people who are fresh and different,’ said Pharrell, who called him ‘a natural’.

Dramatic: Adam fell to the floor after James picked him as coach

Friendly competition: An impressed Pharrell told James he had 'an American appeal'

Good one: Judge Adam Levine was thrilled to steal a country singer from rival Blake

‘You have an American appeal,’ added the Happy singer-producer, 42.

‘I have the longest career of anyone here,’ piped up Gwen. 

Adam was desperate to steal ‘at least one country artist’ from Blake’s clutches.

‘Don’t look him in the eye,’ he warned.

Begging: Adam was determined to nab at least one country singer from Blake's clutches

Not a chance: Country star Blake Sheldon made a strong case, but it wasn't strong enough

Great performances: The judges give a contestant a standing ovation at the blind auditions on Tuesday

James went with Adam – causing the Moves Like Jagger singer to leap onto the floor in delight.

‘Finally Adam stole a country singer from me, and his head can barely fit into this room right now,’ grumbled Blake, 39.

‘You just completely destroyed that guy’s life, I can’t wait to hear the Sublime cover you’re going to have him do,’ he joked afterwards.

First contestant of the night was ‘Blind Joe’, from Fargo, North Dakota.

First up: Singer 'Blind Joe' from Fargo, North Dakota, was the first to perform on Tuesday

The married 23-year-old has been visionless all his life – due to being born three months prematurely.

‘My optic nerve never attached… so this is a truly blind audition,’ said Joe, who is used to playing in small-town honky tonks.

He was seated to play a heartfelt rendition of ‘If it Hadn't Been For Love’ on a horizontal guitar.

His warm vocals turned four chairs.

Country Mafia: All four judges turned their chairs, but Blind Joe went with Blake

Good job: The judges praised his performance, with Gwen calling it 'so raw'

‘There was something so raw about it,’ said Gwen, who noted that she was ‘brought up on bluegrass and folk’.

The judges expected Blake, The Voice’s ‘Country Mafia’, to win the contestant - and predictably he did.

‘But I will not give up until you are on my team,’ said Adam, in fighting spirits.

Ivonne Acero, 17, from Aquila, Arizona was returning after being rejected in season eight.

Second chance: Teenager Ivonne Acero returned after being rejected in season eight

Gwen vs Pharrell: The singer was shocked she got to chose between two judges

She was hoping a win on The Voice would save her from her mundane job in a melon farm.

‘People come up to me and say ‘oh my god you’re the cantaloupe girl’,’ she lamented.

The bespectacled teen turned two chairs in the opening bars of ‘Style’ but Adam and Blake did not turn.

Ivonne picked Pharrell - after he told her he specialises in ‘alternative’ artists who aren’t treading the beaten path.

Loves it: Pharrell convinced Ivonne to join his team by talking up his love of 'alternative' artists who do their own thing

Emotional: Ivonne's parents were overcome with pride as they watched her perform backstage

Next on the roster was Gage Navarro, who lives in the raisin capital of the world - Selma, California.

‘It’s pretty boring to be honest,’ joked the 21-year-old who got into music to impress girls.

Missed out: Californian singer Gage Navarro failed to make the cut after performing 'Ain't No Rest for the Wicked'

His jazzy execution of ‘Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked’ got zero turns.

‘I couldn’t feel the genuine, human story coming through,’ said Gwen.

Last chance: Fifty-one-year-old DJ and gospels singer Regina Love was next to impress

Belting it out: Regina gave a powerful performance of Rock Steady 

Amazing: Gwen listened intently as the single mother sang

Next was jocular radio presenter Regina Love, who used to tour in a family gospel group. 

They were signed to Evander Holyfield’s record label – which folded after a few years.

‘I was a single mother scrambling to take care of her kids,’ sobbed the 51-year-old - the first person to cry of the evening.

‘This is my second chance,’ said the singer before launching into Rock Steady by The Whispers.

Take that: Blake and Adam continued their competitive rivalry on Tuesday's show

Team Adam: Regina picked Adam to be her coach

‘I want to see you in that spotlight,’ Blake told her.

But the Georgia-born powerhouse picked Adam.

High school junior Emily Ann Roberts has never had vocal lessons, but she impressed the panel with I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack.

Impressive: High school student Emily Ann Roberts made it through despite never having voice lessons

Tough choice: Both Adam and Blake turned their chairs around for the teenager

Team Blake: The 16-year-old went with Blake for her coach

Blake and Adam turned - but she selected Blake.

‘I want you more than he does,’ Adam told the pretty 16-year-old, from Knoxville, Tennessee.

‘He’ll only ask me how to coach you,’ said Blake, calling Adam a ‘middle man’.

Gwen’s first snag of the night was blue-haired Emily Lawrence – who is from the ‘itty bitty town’ of Calhoun, Georgia

Great voice: Emily Lawrence sang We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off 

It's her! The 26-year-old was so happy to see Gwen turn her chair around she pointed to the pop star in awe

Listening: Blake takes in Emily Ann's impressive vocals

The 26-year-old departed from her country heritage by singing We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off, by English artist Ella Eyre.

‘Coming from a small town, where it’s hard for a girl to sing indie rock, I have no choice but to pick Gwen,’ she said.

Yes! Gwen was thrilled to snag Emily Ann for her team

Big things: The pop star gave the 26-year-old a big hug

Team Gwen: The judge ran after her new protege to give her a cute 'Team Gwen' Tshirt

Next was credit card processor Natalie Yacovazzi, who is divorced with a cute little daughter.  

After singing ‘Oh! Darling’ by The Beatles the Chicago native, 28, turned no chairs.

‘You’re an amazing singer though,’ praised Gwen.

Next week the auditions continue on the primetime NBC talent show. 

Almost: Divorced mom Natalie Yacovazzi sang Oh! Darling, but failed to get any of the judges to turn around

Tough choice: Adam said the song was especially difficult to sing

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