Cade Mower advanced through the Battle round of 'The Voice' on Monday, Oct. 26, after performing the Red Clay Strays' song "Wondering Why" with fellow Team Riley contestant Brayden Howell. The 35-year-old singer from Bluffdale, Utah, was selected by coach Riley Green to move forward in the competition.
Mower and 19-year-old Howell were paired by coach Riley Green, with Carly Pearce serving as a guest adviser for Team Riley. During the performance, Mower discussed the difficulty of being away from his wife, Lindsey, and their two children while filming the competition. He stated that winning the Battle would make the sacrifice of being away from his family worth it.
Following the performance, Kelly Clarkson praised Mower's vocals, while Queen Latifah noted that his Blind Audition had remained on her mind. Although Latifah acknowledged the strength of Howell's performance, Green ultimately chose Mower to advance, noting that the singer has a clear understanding of his musical identity.
Mower first gained attention during the Blind Auditions by turning all four chairs with a performance of Zach Bryan's "Something in the Orange." That performance has become one of the most-watched of Season 30, garnering more than 3 million views on the official 'The Voice' YouTube channel, according to Deseret News.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Mower works full-time as a wealth adviser. He has spent nearly 15 years pursuing music, having started playing guitar at age 12 and singing shortly before turning 21. His musical history includes performing at his uncle's bar in Salt Lake City and playing thousands of shows while living in Austin and Nashville.
By winning the Battle, Mower moves into the newly introduced Cut Week as one of seven remaining artists on Team Riley.
