Voice Contestant Delivers Chilling Rendition of Roy Orbison Classic

Sofronio Vasquez, ‘The Voice’ contestant, delivers a chilling rendition of Roy Orbison’s classic ‘Crying’ that makes you think you’re smack dab in 1962 when the song was first released. Sofronio had been making waves on The Voice since the beginning, when he gained fans after his cover of ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ went viral, reaching over nine million views. Before making his debut on The Voice, would you believe he actually competed in a Filipino reality singing competition? I had no idea until I dived deep into the internet to learn more about one of The Voice’s contestants. It seems like he was made to make a living singing and performing. 

Before he came on the show, you wouldn’t believe what his full-time job was. The talented young man was a dental assistant and was pursuing a career as a dentist. Sonfronio’s journey to the stage is unique and reminds us to keep pursuing our dreams as we continue to live in everyday life even when the path isn’t always easy. One of the hardest parts of performing ‘Crying’ is that the song held deep emotions for the singer as it reminded him of his late father. 

The performance was out of this world as he stepped onto the center of the stage in a simple suit. It didn’t need anything flashy to gain the audience’s attention. He knew he would win them over with his powerful voice. Sofronio sang every note with all of his heart and it was refreshing to watch how he simply poured his heart into the music. When he hit the final high notes, he had the crowd and the judges going wild. It was in incredible moment to watch unfold. 

Fans took to the internet to talk about whether or not he would make it to the winning finale. One viewer commented, “That is how you perform in a contest! You nailed it Sofronio! We are all rooting for you.” Another added, “I live in Korea. But, how this Philipino man sings really touches my heart and soul. Just impressive! Way to go, Sofronio!” Another fan couldn’t help but gush over the performance; she said, “Sofronio's rendition of ‘Crying’ has become so addictive that I've watched this over and over and over again.” We couldn’t agree more. 

We don’t know if he will win the season finale, but we do know this won’t be the last we see this amazing singer. He will no doubt have a future in music. What did you think of this epic and stunning performance? 

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