7-year-old Shaney-Lee Pool captivated the audience with his adorable rendition of John Denver’s timeless hit, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” on The Voice Kids. Dressed impeccably for his blind audition, Shaney-Lee’s angelic and crystal-clear voice touched the hearts of everyone present in the studio. The performance quickly went viral, garnering a staggering 64 million views on YouTube.
English pop star Pixie Lott was so impressed by Shaney-Lee’s talent that she turned her chair, securing him a spot on the UK show. It was only fitting that the young singer, who lived on a farm near Bristol Airport, had a deep love for country music. His farm was home to a variety of animals, including his beloved Shetland pony, Bobby Brown, whom he rode to the studio in the video.
Not only did Shaney-Lee’s performance leave the crowd in awe, but it also had them on their feet from the very beginning. The judges and audience couldn’t resist the charm of his endearing interview after the performance.
The video of Shaney-Lee’s stunning rendition was shared across various social media platforms, receiving countless compliments and admiration.
One Facebook viewer wrote, “Adorable boy with a brilliant voice singing my favorite song. Please keep singing and one day you will sing to the world.”
During his audition interview, Shaney-Lee expressed his love for country and Western music, mentioning that he had attended a live performance by Texas country legend Kenny Rogers two years ago.
It is evident that music is deeply ingrained in his upbringing, as he shared, “I listen to music on the radio, at my nan’s house and on YouTube.” Supporting him wholeheartedly are his parents, Shane and Tamara, who take immense pride in Shaney-Lee’s singing talent. Shane emphasized, “Whenever Shaney-Lee sings it does make you very proud. The places we go, the people we see, they always ask him to sing.”