Kelly Clarkson secured a surprising victory during The Voice's Blind Auditions when she successfully recruited Anna McElroy, a 26-year-old country singer from Alabama, to her team. Though Riley Green—also from Alabama—appeared to have the advantage given their shared background, Clarkson's persuasive pitch and confident assertion of her track record of winning on the show ultimately swayed McElroy's decision. The moment marked what Clarkson celebrated as a significant win, as landing a country artist seemed unlikely given the circumstances.

Anna McElroy performed "80s Mercedes" by Maren Morris, impressing Clarkson, Riley Green, and Queen Latifah enough to turn their chairs. Both Green and Clarkson made compelling arguments for why McElroy should join their teams, with Green emphasising their Alabama roots and similar upbringings, whilst Clarkson highlighted her proven success on the show. Adam Levine, who did not turn his chair, humorously interjected during the coaches' back-and-forth banter, jokingly referring to Green as "Blake 2.0" before conceding he was superior in various ways.